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should I build a leader 722 with black omuniums and rear silver foer on silver hubs and silver front weinman dp18 machined(I want to use a brake and I already have the wheel from previous build)
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Really? They seem to get decent reviews for sturdiness on Amazon (updated OP with link to the basket I'm looking at).
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I like mine. You definitely need to upgrade the hardware though. I also had to cut and drill the struts in order to get the basket level, but you might not have that problem due to having a longer head tube.
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Wald #133 I like the detachable ones. They don't really stay on unless they're loaded, but you can buy a bag of cheap zip ties and you can just cut it off whenever you don't want it.
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Should I just get a street session in instead of a road ride tomorrow?
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Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
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Wald #133 I like the detachable ones. They don't really stay on unless they're loaded, but you can buy a bag of cheap zip ties and you can just cut it off whenever you don't want it.
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I've had several front wheels with 20 spokes for city riding and enjoyed them without many problems. Maybe I broke a spoke or two, but only after lots of use. That said, the only wheels I've ever totally destroyed were both 20h fronts, both in endover crashes. They look cool, but yeah, don't crash.
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yea im really looking for just the wheels i could care less about the tires, red isn't my thing lol. are those hubs any good? im not too familiar with the brand.
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Those are Italian Miche hubs. They're supposedly decent, better than Formula but not as good as DA or Phil.
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Should I purchase my first road bike since my sister is coming from London and bikes there cost 50% the price of here...I'm considering since it's a good deal but is also a lot of money and I have too many bikes (like that exists)
I'm thinking a Canyon AL with Athena Grupo or a Cannondale Caad10 105.
I'm thinking a Canyon AL with Athena Grupo or a Cannondale Caad10 105.