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06-23-15 | 12:01 PM
#9951
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Copper and brass are the best and have nice, long-resonating rings. Copper is a wee bit more high pitched. The aluminum one sounds a little dull.
06-23-15 | 01:27 PM
#9952
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Sumter, SC
Bikes: Nashbar SSCX
When determining the widest tire I can fit on a frame, is it as simple as throwing a set of calipers back there to see what will fit (assuming my wheel will accommodate a wider tire, that is)?
06-23-15 | 01:39 PM
#9953
Member
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 30
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From: Boise, ID
Bikes: KiloTT 83 Fuji Del Rey
Scrod - Have you ever had Porteur style handlebars on your 77 Fuji? If so, how did you like it compared to the bars with some rise that you have in your pedal room pics?
I don't have experience with either and am just looking for some insight as I'm aiming to turn my Fuji into a townie.
I don't have experience with either and am just looking for some insight as I'm aiming to turn my Fuji into a townie.
06-23-15 | 02:39 PM
#9954
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
06-23-15 | 02:40 PM
#9955
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Scrod - Have you ever had Porteur style handlebars on your 77 Fuji? If so, how did you like it compared to the bars with some rise that you have in your pedal room pics?
I don't have experience with either and am just looking for some insight as I'm aiming to turn my Fuji into a townie.
I don't have experience with either and am just looking for some insight as I'm aiming to turn my Fuji into a townie.
06-23-15 | 02:49 PM
#9956
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 467
Likes: 0
From: Sumter, SC
Bikes: Nashbar SSCX
06-23-15 | 03:24 PM
#9957
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
06-23-15 | 03:33 PM
#9958
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
He said frame so I figured he was only talking about a back tire.
Last edited by Scrodzilla; 06-23-15 at 04:40 PM.
06-23-15 | 03:58 PM
#9959
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
06-24-15 | 07:56 AM
#9960
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 149
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From: Bangin 314
Bikes: 2014 Focus Cayo 3.0 / 2000 specialized stumpjumper M4 / 2013 All City Big Block
Sup Scrod,
handlebars....
31.8 or 26 ? personal preference? why one over the other?
handlebars....
31.8 or 26 ? personal preference? why one over the other?
06-24-15 | 09:04 AM
#9961
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
06-24-15 | 09:15 AM
#9962
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 13
From: The Bad Woods.
you and angie pick 2 each (you could pick the same ones):
cat
frankenstein
gargoyle
gnome
gremlin
reaper
sugar skull
unicorn
no questions.
cat
frankenstein
gargoyle
gnome
gremlin
reaper
sugar skull
unicorn
no questions.
06-24-15 | 09:26 AM
#9963
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
From: Bangin 314
Bikes: 2014 Focus Cayo 3.0 / 2000 specialized stumpjumper M4 / 2013 All City Big Block
aside from industry standard changing way back, the debate on weight savings, ability to mount gear, etc...
do they exist for the sole purpose of the vintage and history? they seem to be more common in track bikes
was curious if there was some history or something i was missing
do they exist for the sole purpose of the vintage and history? they seem to be more common in track bikes
was curious if there was some history or something i was missing
06-24-15 | 09:42 AM
#9964
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
aside from industry standard changing way back, the debate on weight savings, ability to mount gear, etc...
do they exist for the sole purpose of the vintage and history? they seem to be more common in track bikes
was curious if there was some history or something i was missing
do they exist for the sole purpose of the vintage and history? they seem to be more common in track bikes
was curious if there was some history or something i was missing
06-24-15 | 08:21 PM
#9965
Senior Member
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
From: NYC
frame all city thunderdome
trying to model mine after your build
Q. If possible please explain bottom bracket / crankset that you used.
I think yo used Phil Wood outboard bearing GXP. Did you use just a Sugino 75 spindle or COMPLETE BB-SG 75 set? Sorry for asking a simple question but i never assembled anything like this before. Thank you for help.
I am looking for Phil Wood part that you used for bottom bracket. Thank you again
trying to model mine after your build
Q. If possible please explain bottom bracket / crankset that you used.
I think yo used Phil Wood outboard bearing GXP. Did you use just a Sugino 75 spindle or COMPLETE BB-SG 75 set? Sorry for asking a simple question but i never assembled anything like this before. Thank you for help.
I am looking for Phil Wood part that you used for bottom bracket. Thank you again
Last edited by magomaev; 06-25-15 at 07:56 AM.
06-25-15 | 08:21 AM
#9966
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
It is not possible to use an outboard bearing BB with Sugino 75s. I'm using a Phil Wood square taper BB w/ 108mm ISO spindle.
06-25-15 | 10:10 AM
#9967
Senior Member
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 85
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From: NYC
thank you. For some reason Phil Wood square taper BB w/ 108mm ISO spindle is not that easy to buy online. hmmm 
06-25-15 | 10:16 AM
#9968
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
My shop has them in stock at all times. Send us an e-mail if you want to buy one.
06-27-15 | 08:39 AM
#9969
Senior Member
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
From: NYC
Hello Scrod.
Phil Wood high flange rear hub listed on retro.
Q. is it possible to install freewheel?
Q. General question If the rear hub is listed as fixed would it be possible to have freewheel?
thank you for your help.
Phil Wood high flange rear hub listed on retro.
Q. is it possible to install freewheel?
Q. General question If the rear hub is listed as fixed would it be possible to have freewheel?
thank you for your help.
Last edited by magomaev; 06-27-15 at 08:50 AM.
06-27-15 | 08:51 AM
#9970
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Yes, you can safely install a freewheel on any hub having fixed threading.
06-27-15 | 09:40 AM
#9971
Anywhere I roam
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 261
Likes: 23
From: Rockies, U.S.A.
Bikes: Three blind bikes
Find a shop where the owner isn't a jerk and the employees are cool (which may be the hardest part). Start hanging out a bit, explain that you want to learn how to work on bikes and ask for an internship. Chances are you'll be the guy who fixes flats and takes out the garbage for a while but if the shop is cool and you're into learning things, you'll gain some experience and maybe even make a bit of money.
Sure, you can go to school and become certified - which may help you land a job at shops where it's a requirement - but I know more than a few techs who have completed school and like to talk a good game but are total idiots when it comes to actually working on bicycles.
Sure, you can go to school and become certified - which may help you land a job at shops where it's a requirement - but I know more than a few techs who have completed school and like to talk a good game but are total idiots when it comes to actually working on bicycles.
06-28-15 | 11:35 PM
#9972
Member
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 46
Likes: 2
From: Norfolk, VA
Bikes: Dosnoventa, LOOK, RYD, SE, Trek, etc..
I know there's a seeming hatred towards the Thickslick, but i've been pleased with the two i've owned. Only concern is how sluggish they feel. My lbs just so happens to have a 700x25 folding version with the red lettering on sale and i was wondering if the reduced weight would help to improve upon the tire's lackluster rolling abilities.
06-29-15 | 12:18 AM
#9973
Senior Member
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
From: NYC
Hi Scrod.
For All City Cecil Pro what size All City Crayton Double clips I need? Medium or Large?
Do you have All City Cecil Pro pedals?
Thank you.
For All City Cecil Pro what size All City Crayton Double clips I need? Medium or Large?
Do you have All City Cecil Pro pedals?
Thank you.
Last edited by magomaev; 06-29-15 at 07:28 AM.
06-29-15 | 07:01 AM
#9974
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 467
Likes: 0
From: Sumter, SC
Bikes: Nashbar SSCX
Hey Scrod,
Do you have any miles on the Fyxation Curve Saddle? I know you're running a Turbo on your Thunderdome and they seem to be fairly similar in style. I'm looking for a white saddle for my bike and the Fyxation comes up time and time again in my searches. I know RG carries them so I didn't know if you'd used one or not. Seems the white Turbos command a bit of a premium via the auction site, but the Curve looks to be an interesting, much less expensive option.
Thoughts on the Curve?
Also, on the Cane Creek brake levers, are the Tan Hoods fairly similar to the tan used on gumwall tires? A lot of the images online make them look pretty dark. I know I'm being superficial and stupid, but... well, colors, man.
Best,
Matthew
Do you have any miles on the Fyxation Curve Saddle? I know you're running a Turbo on your Thunderdome and they seem to be fairly similar in style. I'm looking for a white saddle for my bike and the Fyxation comes up time and time again in my searches. I know RG carries them so I didn't know if you'd used one or not. Seems the white Turbos command a bit of a premium via the auction site, but the Curve looks to be an interesting, much less expensive option.
Thoughts on the Curve?
Also, on the Cane Creek brake levers, are the Tan Hoods fairly similar to the tan used on gumwall tires? A lot of the images online make them look pretty dark. I know I'm being superficial and stupid, but... well, colors, man.
Best,
Matthew
06-29-15 | 09:00 AM
#9975
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
I know there's a seeming hatred towards the Thickslick, but i've been pleased with the two i've owned. Only concern is how sluggish they feel. My lbs just so happens to have a 700x25 folding version with the red lettering on sale and i was wondering if the reduced weight would help to improve upon the tire's lackluster rolling abilities.