xavier853

I found a pretty good deal on a Deep V to DA hub on craigslist. The dood says the axle is shot and needs replacing. Assuming everything else is good about the wheel/hub, is it worth buying and replacing the axle?

I have never replaced an axle before.

Scrodzilla

Replacing the axles on DA hubs is no trouble at all if you've got a decent set of cone wrenches. If you buy them, let me know if you have any trouble finding a DA axle set. I can get my hands on them easily.

Kayce

Bearings are a little harder to come by, and not as cheap. Depending on what is wrong with axle the bearings may also be shot.

Scrodzilla

DA 7710/7600 front hubs use standard 3/16" bearings, 11 per side.

JDMKidBill

Scrod,

Given I have a terrible bicycle, would it be wise to buy ddeadserious's frame/fork/headset/seatpost? lol. linky: https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...adset-Seatpost

Scrodzilla

If you have the money, it's a really good deal and a great frame.

Jaytron

Is there a chainring that's black, and looks similar to the one that comes on the Omniums, but is 49t?

Scrodzilla

That's racist. I don't think there is.

Jaytron

Blast. Would the FSA CR you sell work with the omnoms, and not look terrible?

Scrodzilla

I originally had that setup on my silver 725:

Jaytron

I give it a solid "Hnnnnggggg" thanks Scrod!

homebrewk

Would you ever consider another murdered-out bike?

Scrodzilla

Probably not.

redpear

pink lizardskins, pink tires, future pink godzilla.

it's obvious dave is in a color mode right now.

scrod, do you use and abuse your bikes or are you more of a baby-er? I remember you were upset about that first paint chip on the kagero.

homebrewk

hamfoh

what about the bareknuckle made you want one so much? I don't know much about the frame, is the tubing top notch or something?

Scrodzilla

I'm not building a BK, I went for the Godzilla.

Both frames are made of nice tubing and of exceptional quality, IMO.

Scrodzilla

I definitely use, not abuse. I was super bummed about that first chip, especially considering the bull**** way it happened.

I like to keep my bikes nice, but they're bikes.

hamfoh

what is Kaisei 022 tubing comparable to? they look great, especially the two colors you were considering. hnng.

cc700

all black chainrings look the same to me.

Scrodzilla

Kaisei 22 is basically another name for the discontinued Ishiwata 022 - which in the mid/late 80s was considered comparable to Reynolds 501 or Columbus SL tubing. I've read things saying that frames built of such tubesets are better suited for riders weighing less than 175 lbs so hopefully it doesn't crumble underneath me.

I'll be doing a little more research and if it doesn't seem like a good choice for a sasquatch like myself, I may end up with a BK after all. Which is fine because I've always has a thing for oversized steel tubes.

Scrodzilla

solipsist716

kinky.

cc700

i wouldn't mind if tied me down and called me names...

xavier853

seen it in person :OO