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!

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.

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.

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!

wow their website needs a different background color. My eyes.

Yeah, their site sucks. They do great work though.

scrod you say a traditional starnut should never be installed in a carbon steerer on the leader fork page, I'm guessing that's a non issue if the steerer is aluminum? and does the same apply to all carbon steerers (dodici doesn't come with the same warning is why I ask).

It's perfectly okay with aluminum but you should never - EVER - use a starnut on any carbon steerer.

Can you recommend grips for risers that don't get all gross, my ourys are nasty and deteriorating.

Also, have you ever had interest in mountain bikes?