Bike Forums - Ask Scrod

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.

well i dont have the money to buy a bike just for the stem, and if i got a converter id have to buy a new stem anyway after that. plus i think it would look kinda fugly

scrod, any good recommendations for like ~$30 risers in 25.4?

Scrodzilla

08-19-12 08:00 PM

I can get you a set of Dimension risers for cheeeeeeeep. Contact me through the site.

TheRealFaux

08-19-12 08:02 PM

B259

/not scrod

Scrodzilla

08-19-12 08:06 PM

B259s are the ones that were recalled and replaced by B260s. Universal Cycles shouldn't even be selling them.

Mumonkan

08-19-12 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRealFaux (Post 14626513)

B259

/not scrod

those are snazzy, but

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14626510)

cheeeeeeeep

this will probably be a fall thing so itl be a while, but ill put it on my amazon list with a note :beer:

Scrodzilla

08-19-12 08:13 PM

I'll be putting them up on the site soon because a lot of people ask for them.

Ok, enough RG talk in this thread. :innocent:

TheRealFaux

08-19-12 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14626525)

B259s are the ones that were recalled and replaced by B260s. Universal Cycles shouldn't even be selling them.

Only the AA version was recalled, I was under the impression the chromo ones were fine.

Scrodzilla

08-19-12 08:31 PM

You're right. The pic on UC's site shows the alloy ones.

ddeadserious

08-19-12 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hj.paul7 (Post 14623926)

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.

It's the same material they use on all of their Secteur, and the low-mid end Allez.

Scrodzilla

08-19-12 09:14 PM

But what is it?

ddeadserious

08-19-12 09:16 PM

Probably some cheap **** aluminum. I don't know.:lol:

Adrian_

08-19-12 09:18 PM

Its probably 6061 with some of this mixed in to the alloy.http://content.costco.com/Images/Con...duct/1699b.jpg

IvyCap

08-20-12 02:05 PM

This might seem too specific, but since your shop carries them, does the Pake French 75 51cm have a backsloping top tube?

Scrodzilla

08-20-12 02:09 PM

I haven't seen a 51cm built up but looking at it, I'm pretty sure it does not.

IvyCap

08-20-12 02:21 PM

Much appreciated Sir.

Crandrew

08-20-12 02:35 PM

Oh wise Scrodzilla- i ordered some deep v's that are capable of using fixed or freewheel on both sides. While shopping for Dura Ace cogs and lock-ring I noticed that some advertise Left or Right assignment. Whats that about? I do/did try and search these things before asking.

Scrodzilla

08-20-12 03:41 PM

All cogs thread on to the right. All lockrings thread on to the left.

Crandrew

08-20-12 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14630287)

All cogs thread on to the right. All lockrings thread on to the left.

clear as mud. I don't think i'm cut out for understanding the complexities of bicycles, you folks are way to smart.

Leukybear

08-20-12 03:59 PM

Dear Scrod,

If remember correctly you mentioned awhile back that you had some derivative of lezyne's floor drive. How is it holding up? How's the availability of spares?
Just asking as I managed to pick up one earlier today on sale.

Scrodzilla

08-20-12 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Leukybear (Post 14630359)

Dear Scrod,

If remember correctly you mentioned awhile back that you had some derivative of lezyne's floor drive.

I did?

SSbalt

08-20-12 06:59 PM

Hey Scrod, I want to add some "road style"? brake levers/hoods and a freewheel to my Hour to make it a little more comfortable this fall for some longer-distance rides. Can you suggest me an inexpensive comfortable pair

By the way, I'm lovin my RG pedals+straps, holding up great.

Scrodzilla

08-20-12 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SSbalt (Post 14630968)

Hey Scrod. Been riding my Hour in fixed gear all spring/summer. Fall is around the corner and I think I'd like to do some more "longer-distance" rides. However, always spinning, and riding on my drops is a little rough(boo-hoo)

Do you think I should get a geared road bike, or just add a freewheel & hoods(for comfort) so I can coast down the hills and relax my geo a bit? Thanks.

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Originally Posted by SSbalt (Post 14630968)

By the way, I'm lovin my RG pedals+straps, holding up great.

Thanks. The Anti-Scrod Club tried to convince "the masses" that they were junk lately because of what seems like a couple of bad sets and I'm glad you're happy with yours.

SSbalt

08-20-12 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14631019)

Personally, I really hate riding single speed without it being fixed. It just feels weird to me, almost like it's some sort of struggle. If I'm going to be on a bike that coasts, it's going to have more than one gear. YMMV.

I think it's good to ride more than one kind of bike. If you have the money to pick up a geared bike, give it a shot.

Thanks. The Anti-Scrod Club tried to convince "the masses" that they were junk lately because of what seems like a couple of bad sets and I'm glad you're happy with yours.

Oh really? I haven't been on the forum pretty much at all in months(been a busy summer and my bikes been running good, so not much to share) so I must have missed this. I have the V2 straps/odyssey kind - no complains and a lot of miles and general neglect(they're on my commuter/bar hopper).

I'm a little tight on money so I might just go with the freewheel + brakes for now and if I don't like it get a geared road bike next spring. Thanks for the insight though.

Xgecko

08-20-12 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14631019)

The Anti-Scrod Club tried to convince "the masses" that they were junk lately because of what seems like a couple of bad sets and I'm glad you're happy with yours.

There's an Anti Scrod Club??? sounds like something a judicious use of Du Ponts finest could fix

NcA13

08-20-12 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SSbalt (Post 14630968)

My recommendation would be Cane Creek SCR-5. They're fairly cheap, easy enough to set up, comfy & have replacement parts available /notscrod

Muffin Man

08-20-12 08:02 PM

Do you find the Dia Comp BRS 100 brake that you sell online to be flexy?

Scrodzilla

08-20-12 08:56 PM

Angie has one on her 722. I'll consult her and report back.

Muffin Man

08-20-12 09:02 PM

Ok thanx. Whenever I squeeze the brake, I see the arm moving. Theyre also not as powerful as the ones on my roadie, but im thinking thats just because the stock pads arent very good

Scrodzilla

08-20-12 09:10 PM

All brakes will show a little flex but she just told me the stock pads suck. She's using Kool Stop pads.

Muffin Man

08-20-12 09:36 PM

Ill probably pick up new pads then.

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