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05-02-13 | 04:33 PM
#7601
canis lupus familiaris
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 2,254
Likes: 1
From: North Carolina
Bikes: En plus one
05-02-13 | 04:44 PM
#7602
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
It depends on the shop. There's a shop here in town who only hires techs who have gone through some sort of schooling (like Barnett's), yet I got a job at the old shop where I worked a few years ago by walking in to buy something and the owner said something along the lines of "Do you know how to install a headset? Tools are over there. Get it done".
05-02-13 | 04:56 PM
#7603
Fixie Infamous
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,480
Likes: 28
It depends on the shop. There's a shop here in town who only hires techs who have gone through some sort of schooling (like Barnett's), yet I got a job at the old shop where I worked a few years ago by walking in to buy something and the owner said something along the lines of "Do you know how to install a headset? Tools are over there. Get it done".
05-02-13 | 05:14 PM
#7604
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 209
Likes: 0
Is this worth $550: https://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ478714253
Hubs are novatec, rims might be deep v, not sure.
Hubs are novatec, rims might be deep v, not sure.
05-03-13 | 06:10 AM
#7605
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Is this worth $550: https://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ478714253
Hubs are novatec, rims might be deep v, not sure.
Hubs are novatec, rims might be deep v, not sure.
05-03-13 | 10:40 AM
#7607
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8
05-03-13 | 11:01 AM
#7608
Fixie Infamous
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,480
Likes: 28
What exactly does it accomplish?
05-03-13 | 11:07 AM
#7609
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8
05-03-13 | 06:50 PM
#7610
OASAASLLS
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 673
Likes: 0
From: Orlando FL
Bikes: Pake, Surly Pacer, Kilo TT, Giant XTC, SE Stout, 853 Ritchey MTB
Know any way to fix this?
05-03-13 | 07:01 PM
#7611
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
05-03-13 | 08:08 PM
#7612
Goes to 11.
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,548
Likes: 4
From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
lol
05-03-13 | 09:47 PM
#7613
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,938
Likes: 15
From: las vegas
Bikes: purty blue undefeated II 57cm
Scrod i run a kmc z610hx and i was reading up on the 710sl whats compatable to that it 3/32 and your opinion on the chain im running
05-03-13 | 09:53 PM
#7614
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,938
Likes: 15
From: las vegas
Bikes: purty blue undefeated II 57cm
Comparable*
05-03-13 | 11:27 PM
#7616
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,938
Likes: 15
From: las vegas
Bikes: purty blue undefeated II 57cm
Do you know how well the chain I'm running holds up to abuse like running brakeless?
05-04-13 | 05:19 AM
#7617
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Will a Sugino XD2 crankset be a notable upgrade over my current Sturmey Archer FCT-20? I can get a set with a 44t chainring and chainguard, and 42t spare ring for €50. It'll definitely look better on my bike, but I'm not sure if it will have any impact performance-wise?
And is a chainguard cool? Or will it impair my skidz and street-cred?
And is a chainguard cool? Or will it impair my skidz and street-cred?
05-05-13 | 02:24 AM
#7618
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
Scrod,
whats your take on the Cinelli Gazzetta as opposed to purchasing the steamroller?
whats your take on the Cinelli Gazzetta as opposed to purchasing the steamroller?
05-05-13 | 06:42 AM
#7619
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
[QUOTE=TijmenK;15586613]Will a Sugino XD2 crankset be a notable upgrade over my current Sturmey Archer FCT-20? I can get a set with a 44t chainring and chainguard, and 42t spare ring for €50. It'll definitely look better on my bike, but I'm not sure if it will have any impact performance-wise?[/url]
Probably not.
Who gives a crap about what's "cool"?
Probably not.
Who gives a crap about what's "cool"?
05-05-13 | 06:44 AM
#7620
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
They're two entirely different frames. One has tight track geo, one has relaxed geo and can fit fenders and big tires. Which suits your needs?
Last edited by Scrodzilla; 05-05-13 at 08:42 AM.
05-05-13 | 06:44 AM
#7621
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
05-05-13 | 08:37 AM
#7622
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 907
Likes: 13
From: Portland / ME
Bikes: CAAD10/Wabi
I'm just popping in to say my Wabi's rear wheel is now magically holding air since we last spoke. I don't get it.
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05-05-13 | 08:40 AM
#7623
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
05-05-13 | 12:57 PM
#7624
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
Say I don't need the fenders, don't mind track geo for road riding, and only need 28c tires or lower....Gazzetta is better quality and lighter, correct?
05-05-13 | 02:22 PM
#7625
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
They're both made of 4130 cro-mo. Cinelli just uses a generic "Columbus" decal to make it seem more appealing. Get whichever one you happen to like better.