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06-05-12, 06:56 PM
#4028
Your cog is slipping.
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The others are right. Standover height isn't very important. Once you figure out your fit, buying frames is easy greasy.
You could always measure in inches and convert it to cm.
You could always measure in inches and convert it to cm.
06-05-12, 07:02 PM
#4029
Still kicking.
I think reach is a little more important. Stand over is important to a certain point, as in you want a proper pedal extension, and be able to stand over the top tube with a 2"-3" clearance. Can have that and the bike's top tube still be too long for you.
What color shall I go with when I get around to having the 930 repainted?
What color shall I go with when I get around to having the 930 repainted?
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06-05-12, 07:24 PM
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ill try again tomorrow, im sure accuracy will improve when im not trying to measure myself
i figured the calc would just convert inches to cm when i plugged it in anyway, didnt think converting it would make much of a difference
i figured the calc would just convert inches to cm when i plugged it in anyway, didnt think converting it would make much of a difference
06-05-12, 07:37 PM
#4032
Still kicking.
Would you say that this is a sketchy bridge?
The road surface on the bridge was just four loose metal plates that were somewhat warped, was un-nerving when I went over it this past Sunday...
The road surface on the bridge was just four loose metal plates that were somewhat warped, was un-nerving when I went over it this past Sunday...
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06-05-12, 10:26 PM
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Scrod - I have a 1" threaded chromed fork with an enormously long steer tube. I have an older frame that I would like to use this on but is currently setup with a 1" threadless headset. The headtube is quite a bit shorter than the unthreaded part of the threaded fork. Can the steer tube of the fork just be cut down to suit? The steer tube (unthreaded section) is also chromed and I don't know if that will cause unwanted slipping of the stem when mounted.
06-05-12, 11:00 PM
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Im back and forth between building my own bike or buying complete. I am looking for a light weight aluminum bike for when I do distance rides. Any recommendations on complete bikes under 1200?
Thanks,
Justin
Thanks,
Justin
06-06-12, 06:42 AM
#4038
Your cog is slipping.
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Scrod - I have a 1" threaded chromed fork with an enormously long steer tube. I have an older frame that I would like to use this on but is currently setup with a 1" threadless headset. The headtube is quite a bit shorter than the unthreaded part of the threaded fork. Can the steer tube of the fork just be cut down to suit? The steer tube (unthreaded section) is also chromed and I don't know if that will cause unwanted slipping of the stem when mounted.
06-06-12, 08:04 AM
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Scrod, after putting together the BK last night I've come to realize that I must be oddly proportioned. The top tube fits perfectly, but the seat tube is too long. Guess standover is a little important. Besides buying 165 cranks to move the saddle up a little bit, do you know of any seatposts that have a really small clamp height?
06-06-12, 08:27 AM
#4040
Your cog is slipping.
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Is your main concern to have more seatpost showing? Can you post a pic of how your bike is set up now?
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06-06-12, 11:32 AM
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Scrod, how much do you know about Leader road frames and dating them? My team lent me a 715r frame for the season. I don't have pictures yet, but do you know what years this frame was manufactured? The frame is black and has Spinal Tap-y font, if that helps.
06-06-12, 11:36 AM
#4042
Your cog is slipping.
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If you can provide a pic, I can find out.
06-06-12, 01:42 PM
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Thanks, man.
06-06-12, 01:47 PM
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06-06-12, 03:58 PM
#4045
Your cog is slipping.
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Wow...I just realized your 722 is a 55cm. My 722 is a 58 and I'm riding a 54cm Bare Knuckle.
06-06-12, 05:44 PM
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06-06-12, 07:14 PM
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newb question scrod...
I installed FSA The Pig loose ball headset today
The instructions would indicate both bearing cages, balls face the cups but it sees that the upper bearing faces down into the cup and the lower bearing also faces down to the race... Flipping the lower bearing to face up toward the cup doesn't seem like the proper fit
I left the lower bearing facing down. Is that correct?
TIA
I installed FSA The Pig loose ball headset today
The instructions would indicate both bearing cages, balls face the cups but it sees that the upper bearing faces down into the cup and the lower bearing also faces down to the race... Flipping the lower bearing to face up toward the cup doesn't seem like the proper fit
I left the lower bearing facing down. Is that correct?
TIA
06-06-12, 07:19 PM
#4048
Your cog is slipping.
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The balls should always face the cups.
06-06-12, 07:20 PM
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OK thanks back on it...
06-06-12, 07:25 PM
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so ive returned with new results from my wonderful assistant
my arms dont seem to be exceptionally short, yet im following the directions to the T
when i stand up straight my wrist is about 2 inches below my belt
am i just we todd ed or what?
my arms dont seem to be exceptionally short, yet im following the directions to the T
when i stand up straight my wrist is about 2 inches below my belt
am i just we todd ed or what?