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True but if he's looking for longevity and the rest of the tire is fine, those Park boots will last much longer than just getting you home. A roadie girl whose bike I used to work on had one patching a 5mm cut in one of her GP4000s for nearly a year.

WHOA....didn't know they were that good I could have salvaged a Rando with one of those

BTW when I first read that I thought it said

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A roadie girl....I used to work on

striknein

07-07-12 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14452257)

That's why I love you Derek.

/bends over

UCF Eric

07-07-12 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14449088)

What are you buying? If they are square taper, make sure the interface isn't rounded off damaged. If they are GXP, the BB will be a crap shoot. Also be on the lookout for stripped pedal threads.

Looking at getting a used set of Dura Ace 7710s

BigglyPuff

07-07-12 11:12 PM

Hey Scrod, a couple of torque questions if you happen to know:

1. Torque Specs for the protype iso bottom bracket? Mine only came with a box and bolts, no manual. Should I just go off of Sugino 75 bb torque specs?

2. Nitto UI-21EX stem? Both faceplate and clamp? I might have to make a separate thread for this one, I searched high and low and couldn't find anything. Does the UI-85 come with a guide, do you think it might be similar to the 21EX?

Thanks.

jpsawyer

07-08-12 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Entrymax (Post 14449450)

Hey Scrod, would you know where I can find an Italian Threaded bottom bracket with a 103mm JIS spindle length? Don't mind if its track or road oriented. I just got a pair of dura ace cranks for my EMX. :/ Thinking of a hybrid using Italian cones with a track spindle or something..

Velo-Orange has an italian threaded BB you can buy

jpsawyer

07-08-12 07:31 AM

Also, if it is a small cut in the tire I will sometimes super glue the hole. just make sure the tube is out when you do this. I find it lasts surprisingly long

Scrodzilla

07-08-12 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jpsawyer (Post 14453589)

Velo-Orange has an italian threaded BB you can buy

I didn't realize they made one with a 103mm spindle. Good to know!

justfitme

07-08-12 08:43 AM

Scrod, would you identify these cable guides ..Sorry .. I could not find the better picture.
Thank you.
http://www.jasonward.org/bike_curiou...eamroller1.jpg

Scrodzilla

07-08-12 09:19 AM

Most likely these.

justfitme

07-08-12 10:12 AM

Absolutely. Thanks a lot.

Street rider

07-08-12 10:46 AM

Scrod, will White Lithium grease be ok to use when I take apart and clean/regrease my bb? Or should I be using something else?

Scrodzilla

07-08-12 11:03 AM

White lithium will be fine.

Street rider

07-08-12 02:49 PM

Anything that for one reason or another would last longer or be smoother?

BigglyPuff

07-08-12 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BigglyPuff (Post 14453020)

Before it's lost in the shuffle

Scrodzilla

07-08-12 06:41 PM

Because the design is nearly identical, I would use the torque specs for the Shimano UN55. Installing a sealed cartridge BB is really a no-brainer though.

As for the stem, I have no idea...

solipsist716

07-08-12 06:44 PM

How do you remove stripped Allen heads at the shop? A guy brought in a bike for me to work on the other day and to call him ham-fisted would be an understatement.

Scrodzilla

07-08-12 06:55 PM

On a few occasions I've taken a Dremel and carefully cut a notch, then used a flathead screwdriver (if the head is fully recessed, this may not work) but if it's really bad, you'll need to use an extractor.

solipsist716

07-08-12 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14455269)

I figured as much, didn't think about cutting a notch though. Thanks dude!

striknein

07-08-12 07:25 PM

I like to take a Torx bit of the next larger size and tap it into the head of the screw with a mallet. 50% of the time, it works every time.

BigglyPuff

07-08-12 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14455220)

Because the design is nearly identical, I would use the torque specs for the Shimano UN55. Installing a sealed cartridge BB is really a no-brainer though.

As for the stem, I have no idea...

Sweet, thanks. I'll find that info for the stem somewhere.

Soo__Fuego

07-08-12 11:09 PM

Do Mr.Tuffy tire liners work?

Scrodzilla

07-09-12 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Soo__Fuego (Post 14456222)

Do Mr.Tuffy tire liners work?

Yeah, but you're better off just buying a good tire to begin with.

AristoNYC

07-09-12 05:43 AM

I contacted Leader waiting for a response but since you are a dealer I would ask you, is it possible to get a replacement front emblem (think thats the correct word) for the 722ts frame? the one citygrounds sent me was crooked and when I took it off it got messed up.

Thanks.

Scrodzilla

07-09-12 05:56 AM

I'm sure you'll hear back from Leader at some point. Considering the 722TS is no longer made and the Heritage Edition has a different head badge, you may be up the creek.

Oh, and from the very first post in this thread:

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 13245230)

Please keep in mind that there is already a Retrogression thread in the marketplace, where updates and answers to questions about stuff we sell are posted on a regular basis.

solipsist716

07-09-12 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by striknein (Post 14455361)

I like to take a Torx bit of the next larger size and tap it into the head of the screw with a mallet. 50% of the time, it works every time.

This is why we love you Derek.

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