Not sure about scrod, but I do.

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Correct.

Regarding chainring bolts, start checking them very regularly. You're realize after a while how often they need some attention.

Loctite + crappy bolt doesn't = good bolt.

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Crap. I never do. Thanks for the heads up, I need to get a chainring bolt tool.

Before I started using FSA torx bolts - which are amazing - I found that I never actually had to use that stupid chainring bolt spanner (I despise that virtually useless tool) and that the backs of my chainring bolts would pretty much stay put when tightening the front.

Not sure if this is advised for/against, but I think the previous owner stuck down the chainring bolts on my Sugino 75's with Loctite or Gorilla Glue or something cuz the backs of the bolts don't move at all, even when I tried to unstick them with a chainring bolt spanner. Works for me.

You will also have to replace the seatpost. Luckily Scrod just put up some Leader aero posts.

Oh yeah...the Kilo TT has a 26.8 seatpost. Derpity derp.

I have Sugino alloy bolts on my Zilla and FSA torx on my Lager.. And I always have to use the chainring spanner to keep them tight. Is this just because I don't use Loctite? I hate the spanner tool and would love to never use it again.

The spanner tool never gets it tight enough imo.

Dear Scrod,

Should I throw some CX tires with drops & hoods on the Earl to transform it to a cyclocross racing machine?

No.

You're not supposed to use the spanner to tighten anything. It's for holding the rear bolt while you tighten the front one with a hex wrench.

WTF!!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![head explodes]

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I think I should just make that pic my sig. It would save me lots of trouble.

how so?

I like it.

Scrod, for omniums with the original chainring, which FSA bolts would I need (single, double, or triple). Also, if I change to a non-omnium chainring can I use the same bolts?

Me too.

Singles should do it. I used the stock Omnium bolts when I switched chainrings without any trouble.

Scrod,

1. What's the major difference(s) between the Leader 721 and 725?

2. Where do you get your envelopes printed at?

The only differences are that the 725 has a aero seat tube with a cutout and smooth welds. The geo and overall construction are the same. IIRC, the 721 is a little lighter.

We don't use printed envelopes. It's a good ol' fashioned rubber stamp.

Cool, good to know. Might try to buy one this winter...

The envelopes look sweet, where did you get the stamp made at?

I don't really recall. A friend of mine who runs a record label had it made for us through the place he uses.

Hey scrod,
Do bikes with track hubs (i.e. no skewer) require a different kind of trainer than what most bikes use?

In my experience, I've found that you can clamp a track axle into most trainers - but the axle protruding from the nuts on most hubs can sometimes be a problem. If this is the case, you can simply thread on another set of track nuts. Also, the clamping surface on the trainer will round off the edges of the nuts, which is another good reason to use an extra set.

You may also want to ask Carleton.

Do you have any advice, encouragement, or expertise on wrapping bars? I'm too scared to do it myself and I DON'T want to pay the LBS $15 to do it again.

(p.s: how do you remove bar end plugs?)