i like my novatech hubs, they dont get babied whatsoever and they still spin perfect despite rain/snow/potholes/curbs

It seems like there's really no point in buying mid range hubs like All Citys as they are just re-branded Novatechs or Formulas. You might as well either get one of those or step up to Phils or DAs or Pauls or similar. Big price difference and in the case of Phils, big weight difference. Only other option that makes sense to me is finding some NOS Suzue Pro Max.

All-City New Sheriff hubs (which are awesome) aren't rebranded Novatecs, just their standard track hubs are.

Gran Compe, Miche and Suzue hubs are often overlooked in terms of quality vs price as well.

Please see my previous post number 8400. Thanks.

Sorry I missed this!

I've always just use a hacksaw and a one of these but I'm sure you could do the same with a headset part to keep the saw blade straight.

Thanks !

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ever use the eai cog pouches as a wallet? the magnet latch digs into my hip but its kinda nice to find a use for these guys. theyre cool

Hey, I haven't been following along lately - what is the progress of the Raleigh build and when do we get more bike porn featuring it?

I don't have one of these pouches but that looks like a great way to use 'em.

Canadian bills might be too wide... bummer

Just posted it in the pics thread!

You aren't approaching this right. It's a Canadian change purse, for all the loonies and twonies. I must have a quarter pound of change in my pants most times.

Hey Scrod. Where is the new shop in SD? I'll be down there next week and I'll see if I can stop by.

Thanks. Great area.

Scrod,

So I'm a student at SDSU and I have to do a project for my retail marketing class. I have to choose a product category and compare how it is sold in 3 different retail formats. I chose bikes and bike supplies for my product category and the different retail formats I'll be looking into are a specialty bike store (Retrogression), a sports store (Sports Authority), and either a department store like (Sears) or a discount store like (Target).

I have to interview a manager or owner in each of these stores and ask questions about products, sales, promotions, deliveries, etc that have to do with their bike department. My question to you: May I use your store for my project? And if so may I either interview you sometime in your store or just send you a list of the questions to answer, whichever you prefer?

It'd be a big help but I understand if you say no. Thanks for your time Scrod, and I look forward to a reply.

Michael

Of course! Do me a favor and send me a list of questions so I can get a feel for what you'll be asking, then stop by sometime and I'll talk your ears off.

awesome, how should i send you the questions? I can't pm on here. Should I send it through your website?

Also, some of the questions seem stupid or hard to answer. If you don't know answers, guesses are fine and i can leave some blank as well.

By the way, maybe tomorrow I can come in. My project is due monday. haha, whoops, guess I waited too long.

Yeah, e-mail them through the contact page on the site.

Angie & I will both be here from 10-4 tomorrow so feel free to come in. Bring donuts.

Awesome, thanks so much! I'll try to come in early tomorrow. And if you are serious about doughnuts then you have to let me know what kind. ha.

And I'll send over the questions now. And if you have any questions I can clarify them tomorrow.

We're not picky.

You only show the H+Son Archetypes going up to 32 hole but their website has them in 36h. Considering I'll need a front hub and spokes (got the rear, that S3X), can you get the 36h rims or am I better off buying from the factory and getting the hubs/spokes from you?

36h are not currently available from US distributors.

Thought so. Of course, it's only the rear rim that needs to be 36. Maybe I'll just buy a front wheel from you and a rim from them. I'll give a yell if I ever work out how to pay for whatever it is I decide to do.

Hey Scrod, thought I'd shoot you a question seeing how you own a 725. (I checked your build on PR and I must say it's a sweet ride)

I'm still deciding on the frame size for the leader 725. I will ultimately go to my LBS (sometime next week) that deals with Leader bikes to get test fitted and get professional help in choosing the optimal size. Figured I could use a few suggestions here and there before heading into the shop.

I'm 6' with an inseam of 32.5"-33" and I was debating between the 55cm and the 58cm frame. I've already contacted Leader regarding this issue and the representative recommended the 55cm. Could you provide a bit of insight on this? I'm looking to using this bike strictly for commuting/recreational purposes. I don't want to get too cramped with my legs after riding 10+ miles. I apologize for what might be another repetitive question! N00bs gotta start somewhere :P

Thanks in advanced!

Considering that top tube length is the most important measurement she choosing a bike frame, basing your decision on your inseam is like basing it on the color of your eyes. Without knowing how long your torso and arms are, it's impossible for me to even make a recommendation.

You're most likely going to be somewhere in between sizes and you'll need to decide which one you'd like to make work.

That's a bummer as I'd been wanting a pair of archetypes in 36h as well, but hadn't been anxious to pay the shipping from Taiwan. I guess I'll just go with my backup of the Kinlin XC 279 unless there's a good reason not to use them.

Gotcha, I'll definitely have to go to my LBS to get fitted then. I hope to bother you with more questions in the future! ;)

Mine are amazing.