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#8526
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Your cog is slipping.



Joined: May 2009
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Is there a fork that's priced reasonably, drilled for a brake, and wont look weird on my 725. I'm looking for a second fork to have a brake set up, I'll still be keeping my Alpina F04 fork. The material doesnt mater to me, but I'd probably prefer if it wasnt carbon since itd be really expensive.
Clamping a brake to a carbon fork isn't something I'd ever do or advise.
#8527
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Your cog is slipping.



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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
#8528
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Your cog is slipping.



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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
#8529
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 149
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From: Newark, CA/Sacramento, CA
Bikes: Leader 725, Kilo tt
Thanks for the answer
#8530
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Joined: May 2014
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From: Chicago IL
Building up a Pake c'mute, and i'm trying to install a Sram S300 Crankset (thanks for sending it out so fast Scrod). The problem i'm running into is the Chainring is rubbing on Frame. Never had this problem with this crankset. on other installs. Fram is a 68mm BB shell.
I know not to put any spacers on a GXP BB.
Any Ideas?
Smaller Chainring? 46T?
Can i move the Chainring to the outside of the spindle?
I know not to put any spacers on a GXP BB.
Any Ideas?
Smaller Chainring? 46T?
Can i move the Chainring to the outside of the spindle?
#8531
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Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 997
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From: Roanoke, Va
Bikes: 2013 leader 721. 2015 leader 725. 2012 fuji feather
shouldn't the chainring be on the outside anyway?
#8532
Veteran Racer


Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,854
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
Not on the SRAM S300.
#8535
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Joined: May 2013
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what is the difference/or is there much difference between the Cinelli Vai Palm Compact (no longer made) and the Cinelli Mash Drop Compact? From pics I've seen it looks like the tops of the Palm are flater, but the Mash is somewhat flat as well.
Last edited by bowzette; 05-09-14 at 03:35 PM. Reason: I meant to say "VAI" not "VIA"
#8536
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.



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From: Beverly MA
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The Vai Palm bars were extremely flat on the tops (like an airplane wing), where the Mash drops are more oval.
#8537
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.



Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Building up a Pake c'mute, and i'm trying to install a Sram S300 Crankset (thanks for sending it out so fast Scrod). The problem i'm running into is the Chainring is rubbing on Frame. Never had this problem with this crankset. on other installs. Fram is a 68mm BB shell.
I know not to put any spacers on a GXP BB.
Any Ideas?
Smaller Chainring? 46T?
Can i move the Chainring to the outside of the spindle?
I know not to put any spacers on a GXP BB.
Any Ideas?
Smaller Chainring? 46T?
Can i move the Chainring to the outside of the spindle?
The funny thing in this instance is that I know someone who rides a C'mute frame and is using S300s without any trouble. Using a spacer on the drive side isn't usually something I would recommend but if you can install the crank using one without needing to over-tighten the NDS arm to get it to seat properly on the spindle (and crush the bearing in the process), give it a whirl.
#8538
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: NYC
Bikes: '04 Bianchi Pista, '14 All-City Thunderdome
Phil, chris, white, or paul?
If you had to kill three of the companies.
If you had to kill three of the companies.
#8539
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.



Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
What are you even talking about?
#8540
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Newark, CA/Sacramento, CA
Bikes: Leader 725, Kilo tt
Would it be possible to drill a brake hole in the Alpina fork? since it has an aluminium steerer. I've seen people online do it, but I'd rather ask you for clarification before I end up killing myself because I chose to do something stupid.
I also really like how the alpina looks on the 725 as compared to any other fork.
Thanks again,
I also really like how the alpina looks on the 725 as compared to any other fork.
Thanks again,
#8542
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Joined: May 2014
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From: Chicago IL
Thanks scrod, will try to get creative. Might try my other s300 and bb from another bike. Phots for reference.


#8544
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.



Joined: May 2009
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Would it be possible to drill a brake hole in the Alpina fork? since it has an aluminium steerer. I've seen people online do it, but I'd rather ask you for clarification before I end up killing myself because I chose to do something stupid.
I also really like how the alpina looks on the 725 as compared to any other fork.
Thanks again,
I also really like how the alpina looks on the 725 as compared to any other fork.
Thanks again,
#8545
:)
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
#8546
it should be made a sticky at this point.
dude, did you put extra fast shipping on that box? i just realized it got to my house faster than it wouldve when you were in beverly, crazy.
dude, did you put extra fast shipping on that box? i just realized it got to my house faster than it wouldve when you were in beverly, crazy.
#8547
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.



Joined: May 2009
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
#8548
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Newark, CA/Sacramento, CA
Bikes: Leader 725, Kilo tt
Man, looks like I'll be investing in a new fork in the near future. Anyone have a recommendation on a fork that's a similar size to the alpina? I like the smaller look of it compared to the Leader forks.
#8549
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.



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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
They're not on our site but my shop sells unbranded Cinelli/Columbus carbon forks (exactly like those included with the Vigorelli/MASH framesets) that are drilled and plugged in front.
#8550
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From: Newark, CA/Sacramento, CA
Bikes: Leader 725, Kilo tt
Also how much is it? This may be the answer I'm looking for.




