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Scrodzilla 01-26-13 11:47 PM

There's a craigslist thread. Ask there.

innocent 01-26-13 11:50 PM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 15203043)
There's a craigslist thread. Ask there.

Cool. Is this thread for your website?

Scrodzilla 01-27-13 08:35 AM

Expecting people to read the first post in this thread is just like expecting people to read the FAQ page on the RG site.

Scrodzilla 01-27-13 09:27 AM


Originally Posted by various styles (Post 15202258)
Scrod, How much of a difference in ride quality would upgrading my stock loose ball headset to an orbit X make? Or would just some maintenance and grade 25 bearings be about the same?

Edit: How often should I re grease the loose ball headset if I keep it?

Not much difference in ride quality (if any at all), it would just require a lot less maintenance.

Mumonkan 01-27-13 06:02 PM

would a fender like this fit on a non mtb fork?

http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/...jpg?1351115351

friend from work wants to give me a set for free, but im not sure if its even worth it

Nagrom_ 01-27-13 06:42 PM

an ha?

seau grateau 01-27-13 06:46 PM

lesson not learned

Adrian_ 01-27-13 07:11 PM

How is free not worth it?

Mumonkan 01-27-13 07:14 PM

for him to schlep them into work really

europa 01-29-13 01:22 AM

Comparing the MKS GR-9 with the Urban Platform pedal. How much wider are the Urbans and is the platform any larger?

I used the GR-9 for some time but unfortunately, they weren't wide enough - my foot hung off the outside became uncomfortable on longer rides. The Sylvans were just as bad. Currently using their quill pedal which still isn't perfect. My Hillbrick was designed for fixed great and thus has a raised BB - pedal strike has never been an issue with wider pedals.

Mumonkan 01-29-13 06:55 AM

scrods got gsr-10's now, same thing but wider

BigglyPuff 01-29-13 08:33 PM

Let me know if you want me to post them comparison pics I took Scrod.

Happy with both pedals. I want to say the price difference doesn't justify the performance difference, but man, those Platforms are sweet.

Scrodzilla 01-30-13 07:50 AM


Originally Posted by BigglyPuff (Post 15214159)
I want to say the price difference doesn't justify the performance difference, but man, those Platforms are sweet.

Urban Platforms have sealed cartridge bearings and will most likely never require maintenance.

Junk083 01-30-13 08:09 AM

What brake levers would you recommend for this with the VO Milan bar?

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/a...8/IMAG0606.jpg

Also, what are you thoughts on running just a front brake?

Scrodzilla 01-30-13 09:39 AM

Personally, I'd use Tektro FL750 levers with those bars.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6181/...9e1aa33ae2.jpg

It's ok to just use a front brake when riding fixed but if you're using a freewheel, get two brakes.

MurderedOut 01-30-13 06:17 PM

Hey Scrod I just installed my FSA ZS-3 headset onto my 735. Now when I went to put my fork on it stops about a 1/4 of a inch from being flush. Am i missing something? Should I try to force it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

BigglyPuff 01-30-13 06:20 PM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 15215273)
Urban Platforms have sealed cartridge bearings and will most likely never require maintenance.

Those things spin like a mugg too.

Muffin Man 01-30-13 06:23 PM

So the bearings on my rear Novatec hub are super crunchy now. I've only had them for a month, and I'm thinking this can't be normal. I never intentionally adjusted them, so do you have any idea what went wrong?

Edit: Wrong brand.

Scrodzilla 01-30-13 06:52 PM


Originally Posted by MurderedOut (Post 15217780)
Hey Scrod I just installed my FSA ZS-3 headset onto my 735. Now when I went to put my fork on it stops about a 1/4 of a inch from being flush. Am i missing something? Should I try to force it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Is your crown race seated correctly? If so, it sounds like you may have your lower bearing upside down.

A few pics will help.

Scrodzilla 01-30-13 06:52 PM


Originally Posted by Muffin Man (Post 15217805)
Edit: Wrong brand.

Huh?

Muffin Man 01-30-13 08:09 PM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 15217894)
Huh?

I typed in Formula instead of Novatec at first.

Scrodzilla 01-30-13 08:31 PM

I have no idea what could have gone wrong aside from the cartridge bearings becoming damaged due to overtightening your axle nuts (which is a pretty common issue for any hubs).

Muffin Man 01-30-13 10:46 PM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 15218224)
I have no idea what could have gone wrong aside from the cartridge bearings becoming damaged due to overtightening your axle nuts (which is a pretty common issue for any hubs).

That might have been it. Doh.

GENESTARWIND 01-31-13 03:40 AM

do you know anything about the company star****ers? like who makes their crankset and if its any good.

LeosLeader 01-31-13 08:04 AM

Been browsing alot on here and never really post, but figured id ask anyway.

Idea on largest tire that would fit on the rear of a 2013 Leader 721?


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