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10-15-12 | 04:45 PM
#5926
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
28 lbs.
10-15-12 | 04:55 PM
#5927
Brown Jersey Winner
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From: The Bad Woods.
back to the drawing board...
10-15-12 | 05:00 PM
#5928
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
They're like .8g each.
10-15-12 | 05:11 PM
#5929
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: The Bad Woods.
realized how pointless those 51.2 grams were right after i posted it, but thanks lol
10-15-12 | 05:23 PM
#5930
Senior Member
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I rocked some grey Chrome knickers and they got a little marked up. But they got marked up by a lot of different saddles. I didn't care, but do keep that in mind. Definitely not enough to turn me off of the Turbo. Great looking, quality saddle.
10-17-12 | 10:19 AM
#5931
hamcycles.com
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what rimtape are you using for your a23s?
10-17-12 | 11:39 AM
#5932
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
VeloPlugs.
17mm Velox works nicely too.
17mm Velox works nicely too.
10-17-12 | 11:43 AM
#5933
hamcycles.com
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is there a veloplug that fits h+son that you know of? I tried some on a previous set (formation face I think) and they no likey the drillings
10-17-12 | 09:51 PM
#5934
OASAASLLS
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Orlando FL
Bikes: Pake, Surly Pacer, Kilo TT, Giant XTC, SE Stout, 853 Ritchey MTB
10-18-12 | 06:55 AM
#5936
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
10-22-12 | 09:15 AM
#5937
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Scrod,
Been on the lookout for a decent crankset used on ebay/craigslist. I see some DuraAce, Campy and Sugino 75 cranksets minus the chainring in the 100-150 range. Am I missing something or is there a reason to stay away from buying used cranks or any particular models of those makes? It seems strange to see Sram 300 for a similar price range when the Dura And Campy items are treated like unicorn horn.
Or if you have any informative links. Sanity check
Been on the lookout for a decent crankset used on ebay/craigslist. I see some DuraAce, Campy and Sugino 75 cranksets minus the chainring in the 100-150 range. Am I missing something or is there a reason to stay away from buying used cranks or any particular models of those makes? It seems strange to see Sram 300 for a similar price range when the Dura And Campy items are treated like unicorn horn.
Or if you have any informative links. Sanity check
10-22-12 | 09:49 AM
#5938
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
You need to be careful when buying used cranks sight unseen because the BB interface or pedal threads (or both) could be damaged.
10-22-12 | 01:50 PM
#5940
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
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Scrod,
Been on the lookout for a decent crankset used on ebay/craigslist. I see some DuraAce, Campy and Sugino 75 cranksets minus the chainring in the 100-150 range. Am I missing something or is there a reason to stay away from buying used cranks or any particular models of those makes? It seems strange to see Sram 300 for a similar price range when the Dura And Campy items are treated like unicorn horn.
Or if you have any informative links. Sanity check
Been on the lookout for a decent crankset used on ebay/craigslist. I see some DuraAce, Campy and Sugino 75 cranksets minus the chainring in the 100-150 range. Am I missing something or is there a reason to stay away from buying used cranks or any particular models of those makes? It seems strange to see Sram 300 for a similar price range when the Dura And Campy items are treated like unicorn horn.
Or if you have any informative links. Sanity check
Got mine for $100 when I bought them a while ago too.
10-22-12 | 08:03 PM
#5941
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From: The Bad Woods.
whats the difference between a gtb and a pulse (frame) ?
Last edited by Mumonkan; 10-22-12 at 08:51 PM.
10-22-12 | 08:07 PM
#5942
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
I'm honestly not sure and I've never bothered to look it up. Frame material maybe?
10-22-12 | 08:18 PM
#5943
part time optimist
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Bay Area, CA
Bikes: 2013 Pinarello Pista | 2007 Nagasawa Special
GTB is made of 7005 aluminum vs high grade Easton tubing for the Pulse. GTB's made in Taiwan and Pulse in the US. Also, the Pulse comes with Kinesis fork as oppose to the Tange one that comes on the GTB.
Last edited by wicked ink; 10-22-12 at 08:28 PM.
10-22-12 | 08:53 PM
#5944
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From: The Bad Woods.
thanks,
bikepedia says one has 7000 series aluminum and the other has 7005 series aluminum, and one cost 3x as more
but thats not exactly helpful lol
bikepedia says one has 7000 series aluminum and the other has 7005 series aluminum, and one cost 3x as more
but thats not exactly helpful lol
10-22-12 | 09:07 PM
#5945
Senior Member
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From: Brooklyn,NY
Pulse is stiffer and has tighter geo.
10-22-12 | 09:11 PM
#5946
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From: St.Paul, MN
This thread is getting taken over by notscrods without the wherewithal to sign off as notscrod.
\notscrod
\notscrod
10-22-12 | 09:27 PM
#5947
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From: Brooklyn,NY
If I answer and it turns into a discussion or someone thinks there's a better answer, that's fine. I feel I go above and beyond to help you guys but it's just kinda rude how everyone jumps in and justifies themselves by tagging /notscrod.
We've got a great thing going here and I enjoy answering your questions. Let's keep it that way.
We've got a great thing going here and I enjoy answering your questions. Let's keep it that way.
10-22-12 | 09:32 PM
#5948
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Jersey City/NYC
Sun m13 or cr18 wheel set with formula hubs from velomine?
Only real world difference is the cr18's 22.5mm wide. Should I get them and run 23c tires to see what the wide rim craze is about? Or are the m13's better?
<3
Only real world difference is the cr18's 22.5mm wide. Should I get them and run 23c tires to see what the wide rim craze is about? Or are the m13's better?
<3
10-23-12 | 06:54 AM
#5949
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
CR18s are also considerably heavier. Personally, I'd go with M13s.
10-23-12 | 07:39 AM
#5950
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From: Brooklyn, NY
The pulse has better tubing, a fancier fork, is made in the US, and will cost a lot more.
About a month ago, I had the choice of getting a complete GTB at a decent price or an incomplete Pulse for twice as much.
Went with the GTB. If you're riding on the street, all the "weight savings", " extra stiffness", and other silliness make zero difference.
If you're racing, there are better, newer options than a Pulse.
About a month ago, I had the choice of getting a complete GTB at a decent price or an incomplete Pulse for twice as much.
Went with the GTB. If you're riding on the street, all the "weight savings", " extra stiffness", and other silliness make zero difference.
If you're racing, there are better, newer options than a Pulse.