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04-15-15 | 04:52 PM
#9701
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
I've got two of them, a 721 and a Cretin, and they're fine. It's just the 2015 725 and 735 that are the problem. Anyways, the point that Scrod is making is that it's the Leader owner's attitude that's the problem here, not the design flaw. Apparently, there is a 2mm nylon washer fix that Leader claims is effective, but Scrod thinks is bs that is the problem. In any case, I can completely understand why Scrod won't sell them anymore, even with a supposed fix.
04-16-15 | 09:49 AM
#9702
Banned.
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,975
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From: Winnipeg
Bikes: Fiori Fixie powder blue w/ granny bars
Is the seat tube one solid piece all the way down to the bottom bracket, or is the seat clamp assembly (as we'll call it) welded to the top tube and seat tube in a sort of three way weld orgy?
Also wondering if the seat tube has a giant hole cutout where the top tube comes in?
Also wondering if the seat tube has a giant hole cutout where the top tube comes in?
04-16-15 | 09:52 AM
#9703
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Is the seat tube one solid piece all the way down to the bottom bracket, or is the seat clamp assembly (as we'll call it) welded to the top tube and seat tube in a sort of three way weld orgy?
Also wondering if the seat tube has a giant hole cutout where the top tube comes in?
Also wondering if the seat tube has a giant hole cutout where the top tube comes in?
04-16-15 | 10:19 AM
#9704
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,861
Likes: 41
From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
I've been following this conversation and have a question. This nylon washer thingy that you mentioned. How was that (claimed) supposed to remedy the problem? I'm just curious because it sounds suspect to me, and I'm guessing the answer might be entertaining.
04-16-15 | 10:30 AM
#9705
Banned.
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,975
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From: Winnipeg
Bikes: Fiori Fixie powder blue w/ granny bars
if I had to guess, and I don't, but I am, I'm guessing it keeps the clamp from closing too much
04-16-15 | 10:45 AM
#9706
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,855
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
It fits in your butthole to keep it from puckering too much when your seatpost suddenly slips down.
04-16-15 | 10:48 AM
#9707
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,861
Likes: 41
From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
04-16-15 | 10:49 AM
#9708
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 152
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Scrod, that giant, magical jalapeño comes with free shipping, right?
04-16-15 | 11:07 AM
#9709
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
04-16-15 | 11:11 AM
#9710
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
04-16-15 | 11:13 AM
#9711
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,337
Likes: 3
From: CLE-OH
Bikes: '84 Basso Pista, Masi Heinz '57 SS beater. Couple Stingrays...
butthole aka prison wallet.
04-16-15 | 02:01 PM
#9712
Warehouse Monkey
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,603
Likes: 7
From: Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania
Haven't that one in a while. The hits just keep on coming in this thread!!
Seriously, I've been wanting to do a build on a Leader frame for a while but I have one project that has been waiting three years to finish. Just got my parts from Retro yesterday. Hope to get it up and going by Sunday.
Seriously, I've been wanting to do a build on a Leader frame for a while but I have one project that has been waiting three years to finish. Just got my parts from Retro yesterday. Hope to get it up and going by Sunday.
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04-16-15 | 06:09 PM
#9713
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2015
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I've seen a 2 735's with same issue in dublin. Leader need to mea culpa the **** up.
Do feel like I need to give a shout out for the 722 heritage lo. Absolute beast for the price. Fast, stiff and responsive. 0 toe overlap even with 175mm cranks
Do feel like I need to give a shout out for the 722 heritage lo. Absolute beast for the price. Fast, stiff and responsive. 0 toe overlap even with 175mm cranks
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04-17-15 | 07:07 AM
#9715
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 18
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Any recommendation for IRD Satin Stem?
Hi Scrod.
Saw a link you posted for IRD stems earlier in the thread. Can't seem to find any reviews online for the satin threadless. Don't really have the cash to fork out for a nitto u-22. Do you know if they're any good?
Thanks
Slim
Saw a link you posted for IRD stems earlier in the thread. Can't seem to find any reviews online for the satin threadless. Don't really have the cash to fork out for a nitto u-22. Do you know if they're any good?
Thanks
Slim
04-17-15 | 07:19 AM
#9716
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,795
Likes: 251
From: ATX
I don't think he'd sell it if it weren't any good.
04-17-15 | 09:29 AM
#9717
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 152
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^true. trust the Scrod stamp of approval.
Also, my Cretin came in yesterday, and it's pretty awesome.
Also, my Cretin came in yesterday, and it's pretty awesome.
04-17-15 | 09:34 AM
#9718
canis lupus familiaris
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 2,254
Likes: 1
From: North Carolina
Bikes: En plus one
04-17-15 | 09:41 AM
#9719
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,795
Likes: 251
From: ATX
Not a fan boy. Just an observation.
04-17-15 | 09:44 AM
#9720
canis lupus familiaris
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 2,254
Likes: 1
From: North Carolina
Bikes: En plus one
04-17-15 | 09:48 AM
#9721
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,795
Likes: 251
From: ATX
Ah ok. No doubt he knows his ****. A good amount of which is readily available on the interwebs for anyone willing to take the time to search.
04-17-15 | 10:04 AM
#9722
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
I'd use it on one of my own bikes without any question. They seem very well made and the polished finish on them is nice (similar to Nitto or Velo Orange).
04-17-15 | 05:45 PM
#9723
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 334
Likes: 1
Is there a black version of the nitto s83 post? Im looking for a two bolt set back design. I was running a Thomson but need some setback to get my saddle where it needs to be and a setback thomson won't insert far enough. I haven't found anything so far. Thoughts on a quality blqck set back two bolt seatpost?
Fwiw i have a s83 on it now and its perfect, except for the color...
Fwiw i have a s83 on it now and its perfect, except for the color...
04-18-15 | 05:39 AM
#9724
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 13
From: The Bad Woods.
think id explode if i took the wheels you built for my track bike, and used them for an sscx bike with rim brakes?
theyre 32h 2x with lasers and nmsw A23s
im leaning towards no explosions just ugly sidewalls
theyre 32h 2x with lasers and nmsw A23s
im leaning towards no explosions just ugly sidewalls
04-18-15 | 08:14 AM
#9725
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Is there a black version of the nitto s83 post? Im looking for a two bolt set back design. I was running a Thomson but need some setback to get my saddle where it needs to be and a setback thomson won't insert far enough. I haven't found anything so far. Thoughts on a quality blqck set back two bolt seatpost?
Fwiw i have a s83 on it now and its perfect, except for the color...
Fwiw i have a s83 on it now and its perfect, except for the color...