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AristoNYC 07-12-12 03:41 AM

aside from noise, any issues with running a 1/8th chain on a 3/32 cog (the crank is 1/8)?

Thanks

GENESTARWIND 07-12-12 03:46 AM

scrod have you had the chance to use the tioga spyder saddle? if so what are your thoughts.

solipsist716 07-12-12 05:09 AM


Originally Posted by Aristo7905 (Post 14470509)
aside from noise, any issues with running a 1/8th chain on a 3/32 cog (the crank is 1/8)?

Thanks

I feel like this forum has become somewhat of a skipping record. Check the search function. And to answer your question, no.

/notscrod

AristoNYC 07-12-12 05:14 AM

I did, only said noise issues, I just ordered some cogs from him so I wanted to confirm. Thanks for your response. and yeah, I should have just continued my search, I haven't had a day off in 11 days (working 12 hour nights) so please excuse my handicapped moment.

Cheers,
Aristo

solipsist716 07-12-12 05:23 AM


Originally Posted by Aristo7905 (Post 14470637)
I did, only said noise issues, I just ordered some cogs from him so I wanted to confirm. Thanks for your response. and yeah, I should have just continued my search, I haven't had a day off in 11 days (working 12 hour nights) so please excuse my handicapped moment.

Cheers,
Aristo

S'all good! There's just been a rash of repeated questions by tons of people lately "did I get a good deal on my sw8 biek" etc and it's driving me nuts

Scrodzilla 07-12-12 06:14 AM


Originally Posted by UCF Eric (Post 14470197)
Scrod, I have a EAI BK frame with two cracks in it. There's one on the seattube and and one on the on the left chainstay, they're both relatively small. Is there any reason I couldn't weld them up, grind down the weld and paint the frame?

I have no experience welding so I can't really tell you one way or the other.

Scrodzilla 07-12-12 06:15 AM


Originally Posted by GENESTARWIND (Post 14470515)
scrod have you had the chance to use the tioga spyder saddle? if so what are your thoughts.

I would never willingly put my butt on one of those things.

Scrodzilla 07-12-12 06:16 AM


Originally Posted by Aristo7905 (Post 14470637)
I did, only said noise issues, I just ordered some cogs from him so I wanted to confirm. Thanks for your response. and yeah, I should have just continued my search, I haven't had a day off in 11 days (working 12 hour nights) so please excuse my handicapped moment.

Cheers,
Aristo

Contrary to what most people think, I've found that using a 1/8' chain on a 3/32" cog is extremely quiet - especially if you're using a high quality cog.

Scrodzilla 07-12-12 06:17 AM


Originally Posted by chi0dos (Post 14470352)
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=261034 the guy on CL said these are Velocity deep v's, are they? i thought the sticker was yellow? Maybe older model?

They look like it to me.

LessonLearned 07-12-12 06:38 AM

Scrod, saw that Leader 722 geo chart you posted recently but it didn't have info on the 61cm. Got any info on top tube length, standover height? I heard Leaders run a little big, which would be perfect cuz my current 61cm frame is apparently a little small. Any truth to that? Thanks.

Scrodzilla 07-12-12 06:44 AM

Leaders are notorious for being longer and lower than other frames.

Someone in the 'Leader Love' thread just picked up a 61cm and was supposed to post measurements but I don't see them.

Mumonkan 07-12-12 06:49 AM

i got mine because they run long and low, seat tube on my 58 is the same as my 55 scrambler, but the tt is an inch longer

someone measured the 61 recently:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...1#post14464241

/notscrod

/edit: scrod it was in the quoted part, measured in inches :)

LessonLearned 07-12-12 07:05 AM

Thanks. Damn tho. Was about to place an order for a 61cm 722ts frameset from city grounds but it sounds like it may not be big enough for me. Sick of my **** brown budget Lager and want a real bike... But affordable. That deal at city grounds is too good to pass up no? $250 shipped for 722ts and leader 803 fork

Xgecko 07-12-12 07:51 AM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14470787)
I would never willingly put by butt on one of those things.


A55 respect

Soo__Fuego 07-14-12 01:43 AM

Would it be jack if I put track grips on compact drops?

Scrodzilla 07-14-12 06:47 AM

If you mostly ride in the drops, not at all.

LessonLearned 07-16-12 09:15 AM

Why does Lizard Skins suggest you do not stretch them during application? I followed their directions and didn't stretch while applying but now they're kinda loose on my bars. If I torque on the bars hard enough, they move. Maybe Imisunderstood their directions? Why would they not want you to wrap the bars tight?

Scrodzilla 07-16-12 09:17 AM

Its okay to stretch it a little but if you overdo it the outer layer separates from the foam underneath and gets all wrinkly.

LessonLearned 07-16-12 09:29 AM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14487179)
Its okay to stretch it a little but if you overdo it the outer layer separates from the foam underneath and gets all wrinkly.

Ahhh. Yup. My edges are wrinkly now that I went and redid them. The first install they were loose. But this weekend I re-did it and noticed the edges were wrinkly as I was wrapping them tighter.

aidandj 07-16-12 02:02 PM

Scrod, are the FSA track rings you sell a matte black finish? Or are they polished

Scrodzilla 07-16-12 02:05 PM

Read the first post in this thread.

aidandj 07-16-12 02:29 PM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14488608)
Read the first post in this thread.

Whoops, ive never actually read the first post, always skip to the last page, my bad

Dannihilator 07-16-12 08:27 PM

Should I just gather a bunch of stickers and just sticker bomb one of the bikes and clearcoat it?

Leukybear 07-16-12 08:36 PM


Originally Posted by GENESTARWIND (Post 14470515)
scrod have you had the chance to use the tioga spyder saddle? if so what are your thoughts.

I have. Short rides are okay w/o any padding below the belt. Wouldn't think about riding it for a long distance without a chamois.

/not scrod

Geraldjna 07-17-12 02:31 AM

How tight should my SPD SL cleat screws be on my shoes?

Is a new chainring/cog/chain setup supposed to be loud for the first few days?


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