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07-18-12 | 01:47 PM
#4651
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That pink Dodici Gara is all mine. 
It just arrived last week and I've only put about 60 miles or so on it but it fits me perfectly (as custom frames should) and I am incredibly pleased with it. The Dedacciai Fire 7003-AL tubeset is incredibly stiff without being harsh like a lot of lower-grade aluminum frames and actually rides a lot more like a steel frame when it comes to road vibrations and whatnot.
I have a feeling you're not seeing too many of them around because they are - for the most part - custom made in Italy. The ones available here in the states (distributed by Leader) are still pretty nice but they're nowhere near being the same frames.
It just arrived last week and I've only put about 60 miles or so on it but it fits me perfectly (as custom frames should) and I am incredibly pleased with it. The Dedacciai Fire 7003-AL tubeset is incredibly stiff without being harsh like a lot of lower-grade aluminum frames and actually rides a lot more like a steel frame when it comes to road vibrations and whatnot.
I have a feeling you're not seeing too many of them around because they are - for the most part - custom made in Italy. The ones available here in the states (distributed by Leader) are still pretty nice but they're nowhere near being the same frames.
I see that you sell standard size Gara's online. Are these the ones that are distributed by Leader? My local shop has one on the wall, brand new (not my size though), so I will have to ask them if theirs is from Leader.
What is the primary difference then, just the tubing used? Are there details about the ones distributed by Leader that would make them sub-par compared to other aluminum frames in that price range?
07-18-12 | 02:20 PM
#4652
Senior Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 229
Likes: 1
From: North Attleboro, MA
Bikes: 2011 Steamroller; 1998 Cannondale F-400; 1981 Motobecane Jubilee Sport
07-18-12 | 02:44 PM
#4653
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
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From: The Bad Woods.
and this is why we ask scrod before saying "looks like it fits!" 
07-18-12 | 04:02 PM
#4654
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 3
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Scrod, my brake calipers (Tektro R720) no longer fit my rim. I've had my bike for close to a year now and never had an issue. I went to install the front wheel after driving to meet up with some friends and once I got there, I couldn't fit the freaking wheel in.
Any ideas about what happened or how to fix it?
Any ideas about what happened or how to fix it?
07-18-12 | 04:16 PM
#4655
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
I'm not sure I know what you mean. I'm no physicist but I'm assuming the calipers didn't shrink and the rims didn't expand so you shouldn't be having any problems.
Did you undo the quick release on the caliper when installing your wheel?
Did you undo the quick release on the caliper when installing your wheel?
07-18-12 | 05:40 PM
#4656
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
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From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
07-18-12 | 06:09 PM
#4657
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 20
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Scrod, my brake calipers (Tektro R720) no longer fit my rim. I've had my bike for close to a year now and never had an issue. I went to install the front wheel after driving to meet up with some friends and once I got there, I couldn't fit the freaking wheel in.
Any ideas about what happened or how to fix it?
Any ideas about what happened or how to fix it?
Is it the rim or the tire that is prevent the caliper from fitting?
Try loosening the adjustment screw AT THE CALIPER to free up the brake cable and see if the caliper expands some for you.
I will sometimes adjust the tension on my brake cable line AT THE CALIPER to have better response from my lever as my pads wear low, and I have had trouble getting the inflated tire free of caliper when removing the wheel after making this adjustment.
^^^ THIS
07-18-12 | 06:59 PM
#4658
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 3
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Is it the rim or the tire that is prevent the caliper from fitting?
Try loosening the adjustment screw AT THE CALIPER to free up the brake cable and see if the caliper expands some for you.
I will sometimes adjust the tension on my brake cable line AT THE CALIPER to have better response from my lever as my pads wear low, and I have had trouble getting the inflated tire free of caliper when removing the wheel after making this adjustment.
^^^ THIS
Try loosening the adjustment screw AT THE CALIPER to free up the brake cable and see if the caliper expands some for you.
I will sometimes adjust the tension on my brake cable line AT THE CALIPER to have better response from my lever as my pads wear low, and I have had trouble getting the inflated tire free of caliper when removing the wheel after making this adjustment.
^^^ THIS
Looks like I'll be picking up a new caliper...
07-18-12 | 07:03 PM
#4659
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
07-18-12 | 07:09 PM
#4660
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
hey scrod i know you dont eff around and i can definatly tell that you dont settle for sub par parts but out of curiousity, how come you dont use leaders s805 carbon fork? is it a bummer or something?
Last edited by Tristanh666; 07-18-12 at 09:28 PM. Reason: specify
07-18-12 | 08:13 PM
#4661
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,852
Likes: 14
From: Ithaca, NY
Bikes: Click on the #YOLO
Inspect your housing, sounds like a ferrule isn't seated in a stop right.
07-19-12 | 10:13 AM
#4662
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
That pink Dodici Gara is all mine.
It just arrived last week and I've only put about 60 miles or so on it but it fits me perfectly (as custom frames should) and I am incredibly pleased with it. The Dedacciai Fire 7003-AL tubeset is incredibly stiff without being harsh like a lot of lower-grade aluminum frames and actually rides a lot more like a steel frame when it comes to road vibrations and whatnot.
I have a feeling you're not seeing too many of them around because they are - for the most part - custom made in Italy. The ones available here in the states (distributed by Leader) are still pretty nice but they're nowhere near being the same frames.
It just arrived last week and I've only put about 60 miles or so on it but it fits me perfectly (as custom frames should) and I am incredibly pleased with it. The Dedacciai Fire 7003-AL tubeset is incredibly stiff without being harsh like a lot of lower-grade aluminum frames and actually rides a lot more like a steel frame when it comes to road vibrations and whatnot.
I have a feeling you're not seeing too many of them around because they are - for the most part - custom made in Italy. The ones available here in the states (distributed by Leader) are still pretty nice but they're nowhere near being the same frames.
I see that you sell standard size Gara's online. Are these the ones that are distributed by Leader? My local shop has one on the wall, brand new (not my size though), so I will have to ask them if theirs is from Leader.
What is the primary difference then, just the tubing used? Are there details about the ones distributed by Leader that would make them sub-par compared to other aluminum frames in that price range?
07-19-12 | 10:26 AM
#4663
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
You don't need to double post on the same page.
The ones readily available here in the US are batch-made in Taiwan of more commonly-used different tubing and distributed by Leader. They're not "sub-par" by any means - but they're not the same as the Dodici frames from Italy.
The ones readily available here in the US are batch-made in Taiwan of more commonly-used different tubing and distributed by Leader. They're not "sub-par" by any means - but they're not the same as the Dodici frames from Italy.
Last edited by Scrodzilla; 07-19-12 at 12:41 PM.
07-19-12 | 11:03 AM
#4664
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 282
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
Bikes: Leader 722ts
dear mr scrod,
what gumwall/skin tires would you recommend for my bareknuckle?
love,
polobreaka
what gumwall/skin tires would you recommend for my bareknuckle?
love,
polobreaka
07-19-12 | 11:14 AM
#4665
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2010
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You don't need to double post on the same page.
The ones readily available here in the US are batch-made in Taiwan of more commonly-used different tubing and distributed by Leader. They're not "sub-par" by any means - but they're the same as the Dodici frames from Italy.
The ones readily available here in the US are batch-made in Taiwan of more commonly-used different tubing and distributed by Leader. They're not "sub-par" by any means - but they're the same as the Dodici frames from Italy.
07-19-12 | 11:17 AM
#4666
Señor Member
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 267
Likes: 0
From: Oakland
Bikes: Fixie
You don't need to double post on the same page.
The ones readily available here in the US are batch-made in Taiwan of more commonly-used different tubing and distributed by Leader. They're not "sub-par" by any means - but they're the same as the Dodici frames from Italy.
The ones readily available here in the US are batch-made in Taiwan of more commonly-used different tubing and distributed by Leader. They're not "sub-par" by any means - but they're the same as the Dodici frames from Italy.
07-19-12 | 11:21 AM
#4667
Cat Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,227
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From: Plymouth, MI
Bikes: All City Nature Boy
I think he meant to say " - but they're not the same as the Dodici frames from Italy".
07-19-12 | 12:40 PM
#4668
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
07-19-12 | 12:41 PM
#4669
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
07-19-12 | 01:54 PM
#4670
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,771
Likes: 6
From: Manhattan
Bikes: AristoNYC's PedalRoom
having trouble finding this, is there something used when having both brake levers used for just the front brake? or do I just guide both cables to the caliper?
07-19-12 | 02:05 PM
#4671
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Last edited by Scrodzilla; 07-19-12 at 02:09 PM.
07-19-12 | 02:05 PM
#4672
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
07-19-12 | 02:10 PM
#4673
Cat Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,227
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From: Plymouth, MI
Bikes: All City Nature Boy
Scrod,
I shipped my Kagero on July 12 to a guy in Puerto Rico. It has an "Estimated Delivery" of July 27. The last time the tracking was updated was when it left the sort facility in Warrendale, PA on July 13.
Is it time to get worried yet?
I shipped my Kagero on July 12 to a guy in Puerto Rico. It has an "Estimated Delivery" of July 27. The last time the tracking was updated was when it left the sort facility in Warrendale, PA on July 13.
Is it time to get worried yet?
07-19-12 | 02:48 PM
#4674
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Washington, DC
Depends on what mailing service you used. Postal service often doesn't update tracking.
07-19-12 | 02:50 PM
#4675
Cat Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,227
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From: Plymouth, MI
Bikes: All City Nature Boy
It was USPS(Parcel Post). I know their tracking isn't particularly reliable, but generally doesn't go 5 days with no updates.