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Cheap carbon does not work well, carbon parts require a tork wrench. Those two leads to lots of fails.
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The bar end shifter?
RBR has a ton of reviews on the ebay carbon frames/wheels, they seem to be doing fine.
RBR has a ton of reviews on the ebay carbon frames/wheels, they seem to be doing fine.
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https://www.pinkbike.com/news/santa-c...-test-lab.html
also worth a watch. pretty amazing stuff
also worth a watch. pretty amazing stuff
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i love this show.
/proceeds to enjoy during breakfast
/buys carbon everything.
what are some good names in the world of carbon forks? i seem to see alpina forks on a lot of bikes, but im having trouble finding more about them
and im pretty sure the i806tr wouldnt work on the 722, as much as id love to keep it as much leader as possible
does it seem dumb to spend double what i spend on a frame on a fork?
would the weight loss and vibration reduction be worth said investment?
/proceeds to enjoy during breakfast
/buys carbon everything.
what are some good names in the world of carbon forks? i seem to see alpina forks on a lot of bikes, but im having trouble finding more about them
and im pretty sure the i806tr wouldnt work on the 722, as much as id love to keep it as much leader as possible
does it seem dumb to spend double what i spend on a frame on a fork?
would the weight loss and vibration reduction be worth said investment?
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it's not dumb but it's not wise. spending on a good fork is cool but on a better frame, you shouldn't spend the same on a fork as the frame. at least that's how I see it. /notscrod
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Your cog is slipping.
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what are some good names in the world of carbon forks? i seem to see alpina forks on a lot of bikes, but im having trouble finding more about them
and im pretty sure the i806tr wouldnt work on the 722, as much as id love to keep it as much leader as possible
does it seem dumb to spend double what i spend on a frame on a fork?
would the weight loss and vibration reduction be worth said investment?
and im pretty sure the i806tr wouldnt work on the 722, as much as id love to keep it as much leader as possible
does it seem dumb to spend double what i spend on a frame on a fork?
would the weight loss and vibration reduction be worth said investment?
FWIW, you seem to be overthinking this. A cro-mo fork really isn't much heavier than a decent carbon fork with an aluminum steerer (like Alpina) and dampens just about as much road vibration. A lot of people seem to think they won't feel the road at all if they put a carbon fork on their bike.
I happen to think both my BK and my 722 feel smoother in the front end than my Kagero.
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i tend to do that a lot with new stuff.. i always try to make everything "right" so that everything makes sense, not just for cool points
but i appreciate the wisdom peoples, ultimately my wallet is the one pushing the checkout button so ill see what it says when i get there lol
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You can put the I806TR on a 722 but the oversize crown will look stupid and it will handle weird because of the low rake.
FWIW, you seem to be overthinking this. A cro-mo fork really isn't much heavier than a decent carbon fork with an aluminum steerer (like Alpina) and dampens just about as much road vibration. A lot of people seem to think they won't feel the road at all if they put a carbon fork on their bike.
I happen to think both my BK and my 722 feel smoother in the front end than my Kagero.
FWIW, you seem to be overthinking this. A cro-mo fork really isn't much heavier than a decent carbon fork with an aluminum steerer (like Alpina) and dampens just about as much road vibration. A lot of people seem to think they won't feel the road at all if they put a carbon fork on their bike.
I happen to think both my BK and my 722 feel smoother in the front end than my Kagero.
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its not that I don't trust carbon...but every time I contemplate buying something I remember watching Hball break his carbon bars in a DH race back in the 90's
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Scrod, on my Leader 725 Mid, the seatpost makes a nasty squeek/creeking noise and it feels like the seat collar/clamp becomes loose after riding for 5 minutes. Should I grease the seatpost or contact Leader?
#3841
Your cog is slipping.
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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.
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.
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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?
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Will try later, thanks Scrod.
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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?
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I just bought a pound of chorizo. You've mentioned stuffed peppers in the past. Are they homemade? If yes: You got a recipe?
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Still kicking.
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.
It's on the dmr.
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