Scrod, any idea on when Aventon is going to start making all those rad new colors of the Mataro available as just the frames for sale?

Not sure but I'll find out. I know they're already available in the UK and some other countries.

Looking forward to it, I want that grabber green!

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I've got something to add about saddle choice. I work at a LBS, and I recently learned that the curvature of your lower back is a good indicator of which saddle-style should work for you. If you have a straight back, go for a flat saddle (Arione, Speczd Toupe, etc), if your back has a more pronounced curve, you would probably be more comfortable on a saddle which also has a curve (Turbo, Concor, Romin, etc).

That might also explain why Scrod loves his Turbo, but can't stand the Arione!

Of course the best method is to try out as many saddles as you can, but with this rule of thumb you can rule out a lot of potentially uncomfortable (for you) saddles!

For me, it really depends on the position on the bike, whether I prefer a flat or curved saddle. On my track and road bikes with a large saddle to bar drop, I strongly prefer flat saddles. On my touring/commuting and MTB I strongly prefer a curved saddle. Just something else to think about... </notscrod>

hey brotatochip,

whats the rise on them map bars?

25mm

sweet, ima buy dat.

Do it! You're gonna love them!

yeah i think so, i like my oxfords but i think id like more of an angle and less rise/drop

the fatbike really has me loving wider bars too so the 610 will be a welcome change

the non clamp area is standard mtb style 22.2 right?

Yes sir!

excellent, ill buy some crap once i get home from work, and it might not even be any weird ass **** for once!

Dude, your special orders are always the ultimate challenge. :lol:

How are those big gnarly wheels I built you holding up?

great! i think one spoke needed maybe 1/8th turn of an adjustment in like 1500 miles. they got me through this and all kinds of other **** i probably shouldnt be doing lol

Scrod, loving the Ultimate Mystery Fun Package. Pew pew!

Going to give this theory a try, I have a few I'm going to borrow this week including one of those newer production turbos. I'm hoping I'll know right away as soon as I find the right one.

Same, I really need to borrow and try out a few.

MAP bars are the titties!!! loving mine with some of the 4mm Champ grips. nice upright ride or you can lean forward into the bends to get aero into the wind! they look pretty rad also. +1 to Scrod for the multiple recommendations.

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So far the Selle Italia Turbo rules hard.

Thinking about a bell for the Venge. Those Crane's look great. Anything else worth taking a look at? And, how wide is the mounting strap (hoping to fit it between the grip and brake lever)?

spurcycle incredibell

Expensive to some but I've never heard a bell so nice and courteous sounding. Worth every penny.

That or scrod can help you get one of those more venge-ish mks bells, where one model comes in titanium if you got dolla dolla dollas to spend.

Those E-ne bells are awesome. The alloy ones sound a little dull but the copper and brass versions are amazing.

The mounting strap is smaller than a zip tie.

The MKS bell Leuky mentions is kinda crappy and the Ti version isn't worth the price.

Hey Scrod,

Any progress on the RG kits ?

Thanks, went with a couple of the E-ne bells. The one I like better for the Venge will go on it, the other on my commuter.

Out of the bike's you've seen/sold, which ones have a horizontal top tube in a 49/50cm, 52/53cm t-t? I currently have an SE Premium Brew and an RYD Blends, both in 49cm, but both still have upward sloping top tubes. Steel or aluminum, it's purely an aesthetic thing. I just like my road going bikes to have that classic styling.

Scrod, you have a cafe racer, right? If it's not too much trouble, will you post a pic of it sometime?

Since you do lots of builds, Scrod, you must know: how do I keep from scratching my seatpost where it's clamped to the frame? This happens on every single bike I've had.

I don't own a motorcycle but Angie and I do have a collection of vintage Puch mopeds, if that's what you're referring to.

My Garage

'The Brown Bastard' used to have low clubman bars on it but it was way too uncomfortable to ride.

You don't.

Gently chamfering the inside edge with a small file or some sandpaper may lessen it but any time you're clamping something metal on metal, there will be some sort of visible marks.

You're obsessed! They're being manufactured.

broken link, but I'll bet that I was indeed thinking of those bars.



edit: found you on there. Definitely what I would have been thinking of. Sweet Puchs!