Yeah, you're hopefully right. But comparing prices to chainring bolt sets I've seen, I figured I'd be paying the same inflated price. No reason not to actually go and check, though.

I assume your new profile pic is designed to obscure your face, but every time I see I think you're doing the "slow face wipe with hand" like "oh my god, are these people really saying this stuff?" Is that on purpose? [i'm going to keep reading it that way, because most of the time it works with what you're saying]

a.k.a. facepalm.....

/facepalm

Yes.

I thought it was because you are hiding from the NSA.

That too...but it's mostly the facepalm thing.

Hey Scrod, I can't straighten my Kilo TT's fork back the straight-blade fork you sell would work without a huge difference in the rake correct? The way it handles I mean

Because no two Kilo TT forks seem to be exactly alike, it's hard to say what the rake of your original fork even was. I know quite a few people using the straight-blade fork on Kilos and they haven't died.

People like to freak out over a few degrees difference in rake but I doubt you'll notice a difference.

Would you be able to get some Soma Hwy 1 bars in 26.0, they're not on the site anymore

When you're balls-deep into an overhaul, what do you use to keep your tools handy? I find that my workshop tends to look like a bomb went off after I'm done with a maintenance project, and I need to figure out how to keep my tools from drifting.

Shop apron? Tool cart?

There's a thread in the marketplace for asking this.

I asked there a couples days ago XD. You haven't answered there so I thought I would redirect you there. I followed the rules initially.......

I just stick them all in my hair and beard.

Seriously, though...I've got a little 3 shelf rolling tool cart I picked up at Harbor Freight that was slightly modified/improved to suit my needs at the shop.

Next you'll be calling the shop over and over and over again and hanging up on our voicemail without leaving a message. That's our favorite.

Man that's what technology is for....you know to not actually talk but instead waste time typing and waiting for a reply hahaha. In all seriousness though I'll make sure I call next time, completely slipped my mind. No hard feelings all mighty Scrodzilla?

I answered you in the RG thread. :)

Hey Scrod. I'm still a day away from placing my big parts order at Universal, and the more I read about chain lubricants the more confused I get. Basically, what is the difference between a "wet" lube and a "dry" lube, and how do I determine which is better for a given bike. Is the Finish Line Ceramic Wet Lube you recommended better for wet conditions than dry ones ? If I hardly ever ride a particular bike in the rain, would a "dry" lube like the Finish Line Ceramic wax Lube be a better choice ? I did notice that many reviewers of the Finish line Ceramic Wet Lube complained that it stains the chain grey. I suppose I can just buy one of each and experiment.

Wet lubes are wet (like oil), where dry lubes will dry to a waxy consistency on your chain after applying them. In theory, dry lubes are supposed to flake off when they make contact with dirt, dust, etc - keeping your chain clean. It does work, but it also means you'll be reapplying the stuff every few days.

i have to relube my dry lube every 40 miles, it's so annoying

So, what is your experience with the Finish Line wet lube; does it stain the chain grey ?

Not that I've noticed.

To quote the bottle -

NOTE: The white ceramic particles may turn grey or black over time. This discoloration is normal and will not affect performance. After sevaeral applications, this will lessen.

My gold chain still gleams.

FWIW, I almost exclusively have used FL ceramic for years and have never had any chain - gray, black or gold become stained by anything other than grime. I think you're good TT.

Hey Scrod, are there any 1 inch stems that clamp 31.8 bars? If no how secure is it to get one in 1 1/8 and use a shim?

Not that I know of.

Very.

Hey Scrod, will you google this for me?






(sorry couldn't help it. I'll see myself out)