I'm not sure what's going on with them. We can't get a lot of sizes right now.

Would it be looked down upon if I get a sugeno zen chainring and use my stock SRAM s100 crank arms, and stock BB? Would it be like "polishing a turd"?

Or should I opt for the cheaper FSA Pro Track chainring instead since I can't afford a full BB/crankset upgrade.

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Second question.

The H+Son Formula wheelset. I've read that the formula hub is more of an entry level hub and is not worth the money. But, it has to be better than my stock state deep-v wheels and no name hub, no?

I just commute, and enjoyment rides. No track for me (yet).

Greatly appreciate the response. I'm gonna come in one of these days as I need some accessories, and to also put a face to a name.

Neither one of those chainrings will work on your crankset because the Sram S100 is 130 bcd and proper track chainrings are 144 bcd.

Formula hubs are totally fine. The bearings may eventually crap out (like any sealed cartridge bearing hub) and can be easily replaced so that's a non-issue.

Just what I was looking for! Thank you! (Still learning about cranksets)

Arghhh!!!

I have an EAI Delux cog that says ISO on it.

I got a Dura Ace 7600 Track hub that Shimano claims is 1.370 x 24tpi.

You would think that the former would thread easily onto the latter.... But nooooo.... It goes on about a 3/4 of a turn and tightens up like it's not the right size.

Should I encourage it with a bit of force or is something wrong here? It is not cross threaded. It turns on easily and squarely.

Alright, after playing musical cogs with 3 different cogs and 2 different hubs, I decided the threading matched and gently encouraged it on.

I took it back off, look at everything and it's all fine. It went back on easier the 2nd time.

I think it is just tight because the plating on the EAI cog is also on the threads.

Sounds like you freaked out over nothing.

Glad you figured it out.

Any word when the Heavypedal Tempo wheelset will be back in stock? Also, happen to know if they ever plan to make a tubular version?

Heavy Pedal is expecting a regular restock soon but as of right now, we are able to custom order them directly from the factory.

We just ordered this set w/ custom yellow decals and a front braking surface for a local customer and they took about 3 weeks to get here from the factory.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...psa9skfrrd.jpg

Are those still gran compe hubs?

They are.

Ooh, that's cool... I'd love a set with stealth black decals... I'll call or email when I'm sure to talk about the details. Thanks!

Are those some basic chinese carbon with their logo on it?

Also, when is the new site coming?

I can't go into detail on a forum but they're better rims than most people think.

We're testing and dialing in the back end of our shipping program and putting the finishing touches on some of the design/functionality stuff now. Because we've been dealing with the new site so often, I can't even look at our current site. It's a decent enough site but the new one will be much, much better with a lot more product, better features and will be easier for everyone to use (including us on this end).

We wanted to have it up & running by now but there were a lot of bugs to work out, mostly on the shipping side of things. I'd love to be able to tell everyone a specific date it will launch but there have been so many small setbacks already, it's hard to say. We're trying to get it all done as soon as possible. Worst case scenario is that we'll start the new year with an awesome new site.

Hey scrod,

I am really interested in the look ac 364 frame available on your site. Looks website states (dropouts: aluminum).

Would this become a problem, if the bike was to be used over a long period of time vs steel dropout? I.e. Being able to withstand years of axle nut crimping/loosening/tightening.

Also, any cons to the frame? I recall your for sale thread stating the jackassery is what prompted the sale. Comfort? paint quality? lugs? Overall worth the hefty price?

Once again, very interested in the frame. No dealers in my area who carry one for me to oogle and put my fingers all over :p
So your knowledge in the fixed world is appreciated!

Not Scrod, but--there's no way the AC 364 has aluminum dropouts. It's a steel track frame and has steel track ends.

Yeah, the Look site is wrong. Their site also shows it having two sets of bottle mounts. :lol:

I really only sold mine because I wanted something a little less flashy that I could throw townie bars and a basket on from time to time. (like the Bare Knuckle I have now). A basket on a Look is what seemed like jackassery, not the frame itself.

I loved the frame and it's super nice, just not really my cup of tea. Be sure to triple check the geo charts because the sizing is a little wacky!

EDIT: Too slow.

The website makes it a little confusing because they refer to the dropouts as "aluminum, straight."
Look Cycle - AC 364 - Fixe - Urban

But yes, it's all steel. Even says "Tange" on the track ends.

Woooo, I couldn't wrap my head around the idea of 1k for a tange frame with aluminum dropouts.. Glad that's cleared up.

Scrod.. Expect a sale this month. Thread with pics to follow after :)

The fixed community on this site is fantastic! Scrod your blunt presence is appreciated.

Cool, can't wait to see the new design.

Hey Scrod,

Just got the KMC K710SL chain from you, and wanted to know if it's safe to just press a pin out to shorten the chain and then back in to install the chain instead of using the supplied missing link. I'm asking because I've never installed a chain with hollow pins before.

Thanks,
TT

I've managed to do it successfully a bunch of times but I've also done it unsuccessfully more than once. I usually recommend using the master link.

I've grown very tired of dealing with Leader's customer service, and being sent multiple damaged frames from them. As such, I've been looking into other companies.


I seem to recall your saying that Aventon has made great leaps in their quality, and their new Diamond frameset looks to be within my price range. There's nowhere in my area to look at the frames, so how are those Diamond framesets? What difference, if any does the tubing shape make? Fit and finish quality, etc?



Thanks.

I was just talking to someone about the two companies the other day and it basically goes like this - Aventon has made every advance over the past two years that Leader was expected to. Their product is great, their customer service is top notch and as I've mentioned elsewhere on this forum, it took me by surprise. They've made HUGE leaps in overall quality and are pretty much doing everything right.

The Diamond frame is a little wacky looking for my taste but it's nice. The tubing is supposedly pretty stiff (I haven't ridden one but that's the frame they chose to put their track team on) and the pint/finish has been nice on every one we've sold. The new Team Edition model is especially cool with a matte reddish orange color.

Throw that Leader in the trash!

I just sent your shop an email inquiring about my order and got a shipping confirmation email the very second I hit "Send." How did you do that?

Let me guess; "It's Science" :p

Thanks for the quick response, that's exactly what I needed to hear. Mid to late next week I'll be grabbing one from you!

Hi Scrod,

I'm looking to update my heavy cromo fork to a carbon one on my Raleigh Rush Hour.
The Rush Hour has a 40mm rake with 385 A-C length. (Results in 57mm trail)
Will there be a noticeable difference switching to a fork with 372.5 A-C length and 43mm rake?

Probably not.

To scrod and everyone,

I'm aware that the miche advanced used to be iso and are now jis. How can i tell which one mine are? The only thing on the back of the cranks are: "165 1109". I shot miche an email on their site but haven't heard back yet.



For what itsit's worth, i was about planning on going with a qb-55 bb if it was jis, and most likely not the miche iso bb if it is iso due to various feedback over the years...