|
The Paddy Wagon comes stock with an FSA (or RPM - which is most likely the same thing with a different logo) sealed cartridge bearing BB.
To answer the question of price vs quality, I've never had any trouble with any "low end" sealed BB so I don't see any real reason to spend more than $40 for one. There's no real way to say how long a BB will last because there are too many varying factors. |
Fwiw, my beater has a loose ball bearing bb and its from more than 20 years old, when i cleaned and regreased it it felt exactly the same as my sealed shimano bb
|
Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
(Post 15166543)
The Paddy Wagon comes stock with an FSA (or RPM - which is most likely the same thing with a different logo) sealed cartridge bearing BB.
Originally Posted by Mumonkan
(Post 15166789)
Fwiw, my beater has a loose ball bearing bb and its from more than 20 years old, when i cleaned and regreased it it felt exactly the same as my sealed shimano bb
|
scrod do you have any experience with dia compe 139 levers? how well they work ect? and if they would fit on the fyxation rodeo pursuit bars?
they have a 24 clamp but im not sure what the diameter of the rodeos are next to the clamp area. |
Originally Posted by GENESTARWIND
(Post 15169130)
scrod do you have any experience with dia compe 139 levers? how well they work ect? and if they would fit on the fyxation rodeo pursuit bars?
they have a 24 clamp but im not sure what the diameter of the rodeos are next to the clamp area. |
Tire bead jack safe for use on carbon wheels?
|
Are shops able to get a hold of the Big Block fork (lavender) by itself? I had a little boo boo
|
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
|
Originally Posted by Jaytron
(Post 15169681)
Tire bead jack safe for use on carbon wheels?
|
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. |
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. |
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? |
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 |
Originally Posted by Mumonkan
(Post 15175269)
are the 2011 722's painted or powdercoated?
|
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? A few people here have them. Maybe ask in the Cinelli thread? |
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? |
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 /not scrod |
Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
(Post 15175480)
That's paint, son.
|
Absolutely.
|
hmm, maybe i should start lookin around for a shop to get this thing coated
thanks :thumb: |
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.
|
$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/ |
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.
|
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/ |
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) |
| All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:28 AM. |
Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.