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Old 07-12-12 | 03:41 AM
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aside from noise, any issues with running a 1/8th chain on a 3/32 cog (the crank is 1/8)?

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Old 07-12-12 | 03:46 AM
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scrod have you had the chance to use the tioga spyder saddle? if so what are your thoughts.
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Old 07-12-12 | 05:09 AM
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aside from noise, any issues with running a 1/8th chain on a 3/32 cog (the crank is 1/8)?

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

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Old 07-12-12 | 05:14 AM
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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.

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Old 07-12-12 | 05:23 AM
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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.

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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
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Old 07-12-12 | 06:14 AM
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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.
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Old 07-12-12 | 06:15 AM
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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.

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Old 07-12-12 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Aristo7905
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.

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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.
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Old 07-12-12 | 06:17 AM
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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.
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Old 07-12-12 | 06:38 AM
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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.
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Old 07-12-12 | 06:44 AM
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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.
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Old 07-12-12 | 06:49 AM
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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:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...1#post14464241

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/edit: scrod it was in the quoted part, measured in inches
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Old 07-12-12 | 07:05 AM
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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
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Old 07-12-12 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
I would never willingly put by butt on one of those things.

A55 respect
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Old 07-14-12 | 01:43 AM
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Would it be jack if I put track grips on compact drops?
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Old 07-14-12 | 06:47 AM
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If you mostly ride in the drops, not at all.
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Old 07-16-12 | 09:15 AM
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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?
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Old 07-16-12 | 09:17 AM
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Its okay to stretch it a little but if you overdo it the outer layer separates from the foam underneath and gets all wrinkly.
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Old 07-16-12 | 09:29 AM
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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.
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Old 07-16-12 | 02:02 PM
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Scrod, are the FSA track rings you sell a matte black finish? Or are they polished
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Old 07-16-12 | 02:05 PM
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Read the first post in this thread.
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Old 07-16-12 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
Read the first post in this thread.
Whoops, ive never actually read the first post, always skip to the last page, my bad
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Old 07-16-12 | 08:27 PM
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Old 07-16-12 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by GENESTARWIND
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.

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Old 07-17-12 | 02:31 AM
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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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