I'm going to be all over one of these once they are released.

The best is when Angie screams from the back room, "Aaaaargh!!! Mike Russiello mixed brands again!!!"

lmfao. just doin my part to make sure things stay weird in there

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In your experience, do various bottom bracket heights specific to fixed gear bicycles actually make an impact? Would the difference between a 45 mm and 58 mm BB drop actually make any noticeable improvement in avoiding pedal strike? Of course assuming the same crank length and wheelset.

I've never had pedal strike on my Bare Knuckle, which has a BB drop of 45mm. Not sure what the BB drop is on a Leader 725 but back when I rode one, I had pedal strike a few times when cornering and it wasn't fun.

Pedals are a big factor as well, not just BB height and crank arm length.

Q Factor plays a huge role too, I've discovered. :o

Is there any reason not to file the little nubbins that keep your wheel in place after you flip the quick release off a fork with aluminum or steel dropouts - other than being lazy? I've never had a fork before that had them (and have yet to die as a result), but apparently all the new ones I'm seeing available these days have them. I suppose it's a catch 22 in that I wouldn't want them because I'm too lazy to do the extra unscrewing of the QR after I flip the cam, but that might mean I'm too lazy to dig out the file and get rid of them.

The lawyer lips? File 'em off!

Except don't do it if the fork ends are chrome plated. The chrome will peel off and it'll look horrible.

Huh, that's something I didn't consider. If the edges of chroming do get exposed, will something like painting them with clear nail polish (or actual paint), keep a bubble or peel from spreading? It is a good point though, I'll have to keep that in mind.

Pretty sure that would only be a concern if it's really low-quality chrome. I know someone who filed off the tabs on a steel Colossi fork 2+ years ago and the chrome is fine.

I've filed down areas of chrome moped parts a few times and have never seen the surrounding chrome start to peel either.

Maybe best to ask here.

In your opinion, what are the most comfortable risers for big ass monkey hands?

The Return of Jaytron!

Risers are risers, pretty much. Are you looking for something excessively wide to follow current trends or something narrow to revisit fixie days of yore?

Yeah! Haha I lurk sometimes (althought not super often).

I just want something that is pretty comfy. Probably not super narrow because I'd probably eat ****. Just 'normal' width, if there is one. Super wide also feels like I'd randomly eat **** if I clipped something. I don't think I'd want them much wider than my drops, tbh. I think those are a 42, or 44. Also something that can fit a brake lever so I don't die.

It's really just to be more comfy commuting here and there.

Sounds like the new version of the Cinelli Pepper is just what you're looking for.

When you build up a wheelset using Mavic Open Pro CD rims, what is your target maximum spoke tension?

Sweet.

That + Oury grips probably? These levers work or do I need to get bigger ones. No idea how this mtb type stuff works

The XL750 levers and Ourys will be perfect on those bars.

Yo lets ride bikes

Try some Ergon grips and you will be mega comfy. Flat palm sections=better blood flow and less death gripping.

Got a link? There seems to be a bunch of different ones.

I can't hang with you skinny enduros. Going up mountains n ****

[MENTION=171057]Jaytron[/MENTION] GX1, thats all you need to know

what are your thoughts on a 56:12 gear ratio for a fixed gear bike? that my ratio atm and its been comfortable for about a year.

Whatever tickles your pickle, dude.

I think that ratio is pretty stupid. There's a kook here in town riding 55/13 gearing and he literally has to walk up every hill he encounters. What's the point?

well there are no hills in my area :/ at all. so it's not much a deal breaker. when i go to different cities i change to a 56:15 with i can climb hills super easy. but i was just wondering if any other people ride this as well.

lol "super easy"

GLHF.

do they even make​ 12t cogs?

There are hills in SD?

There's a mountain range.

Someone has something to prove. Obviously.

Actually they do, but you need a special lockring and can't use deep no-drop chains. There was this beastly national team sprinter that used to train at my track with a 12T cog.

NJS approved, baby ! http://www.worldclasscycles.com/sugino_12_tooth_cog.htm