Yeah, I just realized that this morning while checking it over. It's an old (free) bike that I'm converting.

Edit: Searched and found 70 PSI max for un-hooked rims.

Sheesh...I didn't even think of that.

Yeah, it comes up a lot in C&V when people try to put modern tires on old rims and have blowouts. (Heck, I've done it once or twice.) Hope 70psi works better! :thumb:

Places like Home Depot aren't fussy about bikes. I've taken my bike inside before to actually measure something I needed with the bike right there to make sure it fits. Much easier than making 4 trips to get the correct $.39 bolt...

Thanks, it's a shame to kill a new tube. Luckily, I had $6 in quarters in my coin jar.

Mr Zilla - I got a great deal on a huge tub of Phil grease. Do you know of any small dispensers that are useful or interesting? I just want something to apply grease to bolts here and there. If I'm packing a large amount I can dip into the tub.

Im looking at something like this, but am seeking alternatives.

http://i.imgur.com/DN4MY.png

I don't know, man. I usually just use a small paintbrush or my fingers.

Plastic syringes are available at beauty supply stores and work great for that application. Sometimes they're available at Wal-Mart too.

The "leader 725" i bought, i sold the next day for the exact amount i paid.

i listed my state bicycle for sale.

i want aluminum, what is a great sub $200 aluminum frame with the thicker tubes and a rear tire cut out.

i do not want unknown, leader, visp etc. something with a nice reputation that i can keep forever.
i would grab a Bianchi super Pista but they don't pop up for sale and when they do people always play around with the market to see how much their bike is worth and are not actually interested in getting rid of the bike

You want something that doesn't exist.

Save up some more money and buy a real Leader 725.

what if i doubled my budget, i want to get out of the budget bike territory but...on a budget

I just told you.

Do you have an actual real world question for me? If not, go back to ******.

okay, whats better than leader in your mind? don't say nothing just because it's your day job. I've read other forums reviews on the issues with leader bikes and there are plenty. chainstay too shor on all 721's, 725's v1 and v2 being iffy, all of them made in china, 727 having messed up geomtry, not fitting nicer parts on the older ones. etc etc

Dude, you're a fool. Leader having problems in the past is no reflection of their current frames.

Do your "research" and buy whatever ****ing bike you want.

And if you do get a Leader with a defect, just call em up. There customer support is A+.

x2. Leader have learned from their mistakes and there really isn't anything wrong with their current lineup(other than dropping the "old" 722).

My Kagero arrived from them and got damaged during shipping. The next day UPS picked up the damaged frame, and I had a new from from Leader 3 business days after contacting them. Every Leader frame I've had(3) have been top notch with no issues whatsoever.

I wonder if they receive enough complaints they will reverse that horrible decision

When are you gonna stop selling anything but Leaders? Don't you known I'm too cool for a kid's bike?


I had that guy's number from the jump.

Me too.

With respect to the Retrogression straps, what are the best pedal matches?

Please see the first post in this thread.

Yo scrod, you remind me of one of my best friends:
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...13191930_n.jpg

It might be the dreads.... hahaha

the dudes right foot looks like it has 6 fingers

Probably does.

Are the cut outs the only difference between the K710 and the K710SL?

Pretty much that and the weight. The standard K710 is a heavy beast.

scrod:

31.8 quill stem, do they exist? google tells me no but they dont know as much about bikes.

if not, whats a good cheap riser with a useable clamp area like the suburban assault ones?
thinkin about makin a rain bike/errand beater conversion for round the 'hood

Most people don't know of this little bit of glory. But the GMC Denali bike you can buy at walmart has a 31.8 quill. It is a glorious discovery. But in reality the right move is to get a stem converter. It is basically a plug that goes into your threaded fork, and goes straight up for the fork clamp in a threadless stem.



blah blah blah not scrod

Think I should give the '13 Langster Pro a try? I still can't find much on the aluminum they use. Carbon fork, FACT carbon seatpost. $600.

Edit: I think I'll pass on it, the fact that I can't find anything on their A1 Premium Alloy doesn't seem like a good thing.

Contact Specialized?