Probably some cheap **** aluminum. I don't know.

Its probably 6061 with some of this mixed in to the alloy.

This might seem too specific, but since your shop carries them, does the Pake French 75 51cm have a backsloping top tube?

I haven't seen a 51cm built up but looking at it, I'm pretty sure it does not.

Much appreciated Sir.

Oh wise Scrodzilla- i ordered some deep v's that are capable of using fixed or freewheel on both sides. While shopping for Dura Ace cogs and lock-ring I noticed that some advertise Left or Right assignment. Whats that about? I do/did try and search these things before asking.

All cogs thread on to the right. All lockrings thread on to the left.

clear as mud. I don't think i'm cut out for understanding the complexities of bicycles, you folks are way to smart.

Dear Scrod,

If remember correctly you mentioned awhile back that you had some derivative of lezyne's floor drive. How is it holding up? How's the availability of spares?
Just asking as I managed to pick up one earlier today on sale.

I did?

Hey Scrod, I want to add some "road style"? brake levers/hoods and a freewheel to my Hour to make it a little more comfortable this fall for some longer-distance rides. Can you suggest me an inexpensive comfortable pair

By the way, I'm lovin my RG pedals+straps, holding up great.

Personally, I really hate riding single speed without it being fixed. It just feels weird to me, almost like it's some sort of struggle. If I'm going to be on a bike that coasts, it's going to have more than one gear. YMMV.

I think it's good to ride more than one kind of bike. If you have the money to pick up a geared bike, give it a shot.

Thanks. The Anti-Scrod Club tried to convince "the masses" that they were junk lately because of what seems like a couple of bad sets and I'm glad you're happy with yours.

Oh really? I haven't been on the forum pretty much at all in months(been a busy summer and my bikes been running good, so not much to share) so I must have missed this. I have the V2 straps/odyssey kind - no complains and a lot of miles and general neglect(they're on my commuter/bar hopper).

I'm a little tight on money so I might just go with the freewheel + brakes for now and if I don't like it get a geared road bike next spring. Thanks for the insight though.

There's an Anti Scrod Club??? sounds like something a judicious use of Du Ponts finest could fix

My recommendation would be Cane Creek SCR-5. They're fairly cheap, easy enough to set up, comfy & have replacement parts available /notscrod

Do you find the Dia Comp BRS 100 brake that you sell online to be flexy?

Angie has one on her 722. I'll consult her and report back.

Ok thanx. Whenever I squeeze the brake, I see the arm moving. Theyre also not as powerful as the ones on my roadie, but im thinking thats just because the stock pads arent very good

All brakes will show a little flex but she just told me the stock pads suck. She's using Kool Stop pads.

Ill probably pick up new pads then.

I like mine a whole lot, function, form and comfort.

The indeed do, my first test ride with them I thought I was still brakeless when I pulled that lever.

Anti-Scrod Club? That's lame.

When are we gonna see some RG jerseys, homie? I want a day-glo green jersey with your face on the back in black and white and a big RG logo on the front. Make **** happen.

I want cycling caps with faux dreadlocks that hang out the back.

scrod you wouldnt happen to have a few close ups of sun m13 rims would you? just curious as to the finish of the all black m13's and most pictures ive googled are farther away.