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Jaytron 01-17-13 11:59 PM

Tire bead jack safe for use on carbon wheels?

i RIDE 01-18-13 12:07 AM

Are shops able to get a hold of the Big Block fork (lavender) by itself? I had a little boo boo

Scrodzilla 01-18-13 07:38 AM


Originally Posted by i RIDE (Post 15169695)
Are shops able to get a hold of the Big Block fork (lavender) by itself? I had a little boo boo

Any shop can get them very easily. Let me know if you have any trouble.

Scrodzilla 01-18-13 07:39 AM


Originally Posted by Jaytron (Post 15169681)
Tire bead jack safe for use on carbon wheels?

If you're careful.

BigglyPuff 01-18-13 05:16 PM

Hey Scrod,

Does it matter at all that I can twist my spacers after my stem is installed and all that?

They spin pretty easily on my Leader, but hardly budged on my Raleigh until I flipped the stem. No long term effects or anything like that? Thanks.

Scrodzilla 01-18-13 05:41 PM

If your headset is preloaded correctly, the spacers shouldn't move at all.

Your top cap is most likely bottoming out on the top of the steerer (there should be a minimum of 3mm between the top of the steerer and the top of your stem). Use a small spacer above your stem to fix it.

YoEdgar 01-19-13 03:48 PM

Somebody posted up a link for 2012 Cinelli Vigorelli's for $525 on the great sale thread. Im a fan of the color way but i dont know much about the vigorellis.

I know you stock the other color way in your shop. Any info/input you can give me about the frame?

Mumonkan 01-19-13 04:32 PM

are the 2011 722's painted or powdercoated?

my frame is accumulating so many chips in the paint just from road debris its driving me crazy

Scrodzilla 01-19-13 05:36 PM


Originally Posted by Mumonkan (Post 15175269)
are the 2011 722's painted or powdercoated?

That's paint, son.

Scrodzilla 01-19-13 05:37 PM


Originally Posted by YoEdgar (Post 15175117)
Somebody posted up a link for 2012 Cinelli Vigorelli's for $525 on the great sale thread. Im a fan of the color way but i dont know much about the vigorellis.

I know you stock the other color way in your shop. Any info/input you can give me about the frame?

I haven't ridden one but they're supposed to be really stiff.

A few people here have them. Maybe ask in the Cinelli thread?

YoEdgar 01-19-13 05:43 PM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 15175483)
I haven't ridden one but they're supposed to be really stiff.

A few people here have them. Maybe ask in the Cinelli thread?

I will try that. Thanks.

Leukybear 01-19-13 06:52 PM


Originally Posted by brauluver (Post 15166272)
Heya Scrod...long time reader ...first time asker......

So My off the rack paddy wagon came with some kind of (most likely) low end loose ball BB. i've swapped out the wheels to a velocity set with sealed bearings, and now the BB is the only crappy loose ball component left. After 1500 k's it still feels OK, but I'd be happier with a sealed unit. Question is, (A) is it worth buying a higher end more exxy one or just settling for a basic 20 odd $ one and replacing it more frequently as time dictates. (B) I know this is a bit of a "how long is a piece of string" Q, but what sort of life should I expect out of a sealed unit that doesn't really see much wet use other than when i get caught out unexpectedly?

Cheers

Antipodean dave

Just one of the less than a handful of owners here chiming in. The BB & hubs that came with mine were all sealed, they all came off the rack like that since the initial launch in 2007 (the metallic blue model, I happen to have a grey one). Formulas & a OEM sealed cartridge BB like that of a UN54 w/ 2 metal cups were standard issue all around although OEM branding/ naming could've changed in between generations (ex. FSA Gossamer = FSA Vero).

/not scrod

Mumonkan 01-20-13 09:59 AM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 15175480)
That's paint, son.

i kinda figured. from what ive heard PC is a lot harder than paint, would you agree?

Scrodzilla 01-20-13 10:02 AM

Absolutely.

Mumonkan 01-20-13 10:19 AM

hmm, maybe i should start lookin around for a shop to get this thing coated

thanks :thumb:

blondieyo 01-20-13 10:28 PM

Hey scrod, looking at getting foot-retention for my new bike, i'll get cages and straps if I have to but I have a feeling they'll destroy my shoes. How do those thick seat-belt style straps go? Planning on getting clipless pedals for serious rides, the straps will just be for a 5 mile commute into uni and short rides.

Mumonkan 01-21-13 12:00 AM

$125 sound like a lot for powdercoat on a frame or is that a normal price range?

this is the joint:
http://www.espospowdercoating.com/

Scrodzilla 01-21-13 08:01 AM


Originally Posted by blondieyo (Post 15180063)
Hey scrod, looking at getting foot-retention for my new bike, i'll get cages and straps if I have to but I have a feeling they'll destroy my shoes. How do those thick seat-belt style straps go? Planning on getting clipless pedals for serious rides, the straps will just be for a 5 mile commute into uni and short rides.

Clips and straps don't destroy my shoes. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Scrodzilla 01-21-13 08:03 AM


Originally Posted by Mumonkan (Post 15180304)
$125 sound like a lot for powdercoat on a frame or is that a normal price range?

this is the joint:
http://www.espospowdercoating.com/

Does the price include stripping/prep? If so, that's a decent price and by the looks of their site, they do really good work.

Mumonkan 01-21-13 10:25 AM

cool beans, thats the price for strip/prep and the same silver and clearcoat

(though if i go in there and look at all their color samples ill probably choose a different color, they look so purdy)

Scrodzilla 01-21-13 10:30 AM

If you're going to pay the money, do something wacky!

Nagrom_ 01-21-13 10:50 AM

How's that bronchitis?

Mumonkan 01-21-13 01:04 PM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 15181352)
If you're going to pay the money, do something wacky!

My favorite color is green but i always have a hard time comitting to a green, kinda been feeling a purple bike lately though. We shall see, if i do it i promise to take a bunch of tease pics in leuky fashion, lol

Scrodzilla 01-21-13 01:32 PM


Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 15181439)
How's that bronchitis?

It's awesome!

BigglyPuff 01-21-13 01:57 PM


Originally Posted by Mumonkan (Post 15181982)
My favorite color is green but i always have a hard time comitting to a green, kinda been feeling a purple bike lately though. We shall see, if i do it i promise to take a bunch of tease pics in leuky fashion, lol

Dang but $125 is like 25% towards another frame already.

I've briefly considered powder-coating, but the cost...

Nagrom_ 01-21-13 02:01 PM


Originally Posted by BigglyPuff (Post 15182193)
Dang but $125 is like 25% towards another frame already.

I've briefly considered powder-coating, but the cost...

Exactly why its a great alternative. If the only issue you have with the frame is the paint, paying 25% of what a new one would cost is a great deal.

BigglyPuff 01-21-13 02:08 PM

True.

Still an expensive issue to have. Not as expensive as needing a new frame though.

Mumonkan 01-21-13 04:57 PM

scrod:

if i do end up getting this thing coated, is there a way to get a new headtube badge?
or would you have any advice on reattaching one that presumably has crapped up adhesive after being removed?


Originally Posted by BigglyPuff (Post 15182193)
Dang but $125 is like 25% towards another frame already.

I've briefly considered powder-coating, but the cost...

mine didnt cost near $500, but i love this frame and i want to have it for a long time

if i get an "expensive" frame its most likely going to be aluminum and it wouldnt replace this bike, just add to my arsenal

striknein 01-21-13 05:05 PM

I'm seriously considering going with a raw powerdercoat finish on my vintage Stumpjumper. A local company called Groody Bros. does powdercoat/frame modification, and if the stuff they've posted on Facebook is any indication, they do a fantastic job. Might cost a bit to ship though.

Scrodzilla 01-21-13 06:29 PM


Originally Posted by Mumonkan (Post 15182862)
scrod:

if i do end up getting this thing coated, is there a way to get a new headtube badge?
or would you have any advice on reattaching one that presumably has crapped up adhesive after being removed?

I have a couple of those badges at the shop.


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