Did you grease your seatpost?

Also, it often helps to "prime" a frame before installing the seatpost by gently tightening the clamp with no post in the frame (do not overtighten), then installing the seatpost. Make sure the clamp bolt is greased too.

Yeah I did all of that 3 months ago when I got the frame. Maybe grease it a lil more? But like 3 days ago, i was cleaning my bike and the screw came off the clamp and when I tightened it back in, the noise started? Is that common?

Try this: remove the seatpost clamp and grease the frame where the clamp is installed.

Will try later, thanks Scrod.

No prob. Let me know how it turns out.

So I figured the noise only comes when im either hauling ass/sprint postion or leaning to turn. Its sounds like a crack noise. I already greased the clamp and what not but its still there. Maybe its my seatpost?

I just bought a pound of chorizo. You've mentioned stuffed peppers in the past. Are they homemade? If yes: You got a recipe?

What hubs should I be looking at the next time these piece of junk surly hubs blow another set of bearings?

It's on the dmr.

Could be a crack in your saddle, has that been looked at?

Note to self: Keep checking back to see if this gets answered.

Just checked the saddle, no cracks to be found. Im sure its the seat clamp, cause no matter how tight it is, its still moving. Scrod, can i just contact leader to get it replaced?

Put a tiny bit of grease or a drop of oil on your saddle rails.

Hope Pro 2 Evo or Halo DJD.

Just wing it. Take your peppers of choice - I usually go with poblano because they're a decent size (but sometimes I make jalapeno or habanero poppers depending on what we've got on hand) - and fill the bottom with a mixture of cream cheese, shredded cheddar or jack cheese, fresh cilantro, green onion and a pinch of cumin. Don't overdo it on the cheese mixture. Cook the chorizo in a skillet, fill up the rest of the peppers and put a little more cheddar or jack cheese on top. Cook them on the grill over low heat with the lid closed until the peppers soften up (I use a grilling pan to keep them from burning up). If you don't have a grill, you can bake them in the oven.

Dear Scrod/Notscrods:

I just got a tricolor 600 crankset that i plan on using for a 1x7 townie build. I guess I'll have to replace the chainring bolts with single-ring bolts, but my [first] question is: Are there any brands of bolts that I should stay away from? (rusts easily, overall crappy, etc.) Or should i just buy whatever the LBS stocks/can order?

Also, since I plan on using a single chainring, should I plan on a different BB spindle length then originally specified for the crankset? (113mm) Does it matter? I know cross-chaining may be an issue but i honestly don't know how much time i'll be actually spending on the larger cogs.

Thanks!

If 113mm is the spindle length used set up as a double, I would use something a little shorter (107-110mm) for 1X use, which will center your chainring a little better when compared to the rear cassette. If you already have the BB, give it a shot. Worst case scenario is that you'll need a shorter spindle. Angie has a bike set up 1x7 and she has no issues at all with the drivetrain.

As far as chainring bolts go, your lbs should have a bunch on hand. Stay away from alloy. If you want a reccomendation for good bolts, Sugino knurled bolts rock my world.

I don't have a BB, so i'll be on the lookout for a shorter one, as well as the Sugino bolts.
Thanks!

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Dinner tomorrow night. thanks.

When getting a frame powder coated, is it necessary to have the HT/BB faced after?

Any recommendations for powder coating in the Boston area that isn't outrageously expensive?

Scrod,

I can't remember if it was Soma cogs that you didn't like or not. If it is, was there a reason why?

Scary that I know this. I think he'd say EAI's run quieter and are just a notch above the Somas, which are still great. I had the same question myself and I'm currently running a Soma, which has been fine so far. I'll probably pick up an EAI next.

Ask Scrod
 

Scrod hates Surly cogs

Ah it was SURLY. Cool then.

Scrod, what's the tool I need for CR bolts again? I've had a derp.

http://www.powersbikeshop.com/images...olt%20tool.jpg

Park CNW2 in combo w/ allen key

/not scrod

Sugarcoat in Boston is pretty good I hear. Run by one of the people from Geekhouse bikes. They always seem to have a great paint jobs

i really like the velo solo chainrings you have at retrogression because they have a roadie aesthetic. i'm looking for a silver 130mm bcd chainring. when will you have any of those? or can you recommend another single chainring that has a roadie aesthetic in that price range that would also work?

Total price looks to be at least $300, and more than likely approaching $400. So I'll have to pass on that one.

If you don't mind traveling to southern NH, contact these guys.

Dont mind at all actually!