Should I sell my soul to the devil and get a brooks saddle or put the fizik antares back on?

Hey Scrod, your thoughts on the Fyxation Comet Drops? Alot shallower than B123's but closer to B125's yeah?

I want to use drops on my new build. Have mostly used risers and bullhorns on previous bikes.

Scrod,

I'm currently bikeless while building my kilo deluxe out. The only thing stopping me from getting the bike going within a week is the headset.

I have a Chris King 1" threaded from an old bike. I planned to convert it to threadless but the conversion kit is back ordered about 2 weeks out.

Would you sooner pick up a mid range headset and save/sell the Chris King? (The conversion kit is nearly $50 shipped)

Miche cranks are great. I had some trouble with the BB repeatedly coming loose on a bike the old shop I worked at built up but I've never used one on my own bike so I may just not like it because it was a source of anger. There aren't many other options out there for a 107mm ISO BB though.

Yes. Chris King headsets are overrated and overpriced, IMO.

My butt would prefer the Brooks. YBMV.

This is kind of aimed at you scrod but figured since there are /not scords as well, its better i ask here than make a new thread.

I run a specialized toupe expert which i love, ive found a good setting for it but when im commuting with backpack to work with extra weight it becomes slightly uncomfy over 10 miles sometimes. If its just me its perfect, Im looking for a similiar saddle with a bit of extra weight it wont become uncomfy during commutes.

I understand saddles are a very personal thing but i was hoping you or a /notscrod could point me in the direction of something very similiar but with a bit more padding for extra weight

I'm leaving that one to the /notscrods.

lol how come? is it a dumb question or that you just arent familiar with saddles similar to toupe expert?

not trying to offend... curious is all

For the same reason I can't tell you what tastes good despite knowing what I like to eat.

:/ i wasnt trying to ask a dumb question sorry.

was just hoping there was a saddle like the toupe expert but with a bit more cushion is all.

I wasn't implying that you asked a dumb question. I just don't have a definitive answer for you.

Toupe gel? I remember the specialized site saying it was padded more than the standard saddles.

oh ok, sorry sometimes youre hard to judge.

Dear Scrod-

Why do so many rodents have references to pigs in their names?


GroundHOG


Guinea PIG


HAMster


HedgeHOG


PORCupine (maybe that ones a stretch)


I just don’t understand.

I had the same issue. Look at the Toupe Gel or the Specialized Riva Road.

I liked the Toupe Gel a lot but it was really too expensive for me so I bought the Riva and have no problems riding up to 6-7+ hours. It's not listed on the Specialized site anymore but it's OEM for quite a few bikes so if you call/email they may still sell you one. Price should be around $40 new, $15ish dollars used.

Scrod, do you think 48:14 would actually damage my knees? I've been riding 48:15 for a hot minute now, and feel great and no knee pain. I plan to stretch before/after rides.

Is the GXP BB that comes with the Omnium crankset the same as the one for the S300, or is there a difference, quality-wise?

I forget.

I'm not really sure. The cups look different and I haven't heard anyone complaining about the S300 BB like I have about Omniums.

I wonder what would happen if you used a GXP BB from S300's and just put Omniums on there. Maybe you would have had a way better experience. :lol:

That's exactly what Angie did on her 721.

****. I may just do that too.

Scrod,

What tire levers do you recommend? I just broke one of mine and I need new ones.

That's pretty vague.

Actually, I've got the same question in mind. Are there decent ones for carry that won't break after five uses? And what do you have in the shop? I've been considering the 3Wrencho, but I'm concerned about whether I'll be able to use the wrench in the dropouts of the Retro. I like multi-use tools, as long as they make sense.

I don't know how to be any more specific. I just need some quality tire levers for changing...tires. Does the choice of lever depend on the tire? If so, I want something universal for changing all kinds of tires.

For some reason, I read brake levers.

At the shop, I use Pedros levers and have never broken one.

Ah, excellent. I'll get those. Thanks.

scrod, do you drink beer? If so, what is your beer of choice?

Scrods have u seen anything from Fijate 2012?