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Scord, help me out here. I need a new U-lock.
I see that kryptonites' mini u-locks are quite popular... do you have much experience with them. Are they enough to get front wheel and frame tied up?
which U-lock realy is worth my money... ?
if it helps i lock my bike just about everywhere (downtown, bars, shopping), but i do owne a heavy duty chain for longer duration lock ups. its simply too heavy for everyday usage
thanks
I see that kryptonites' mini u-locks are quite popular... do you have much experience with them. Are they enough to get front wheel and frame tied up?
which U-lock realy is worth my money... ?
if it helps i lock my bike just about everywhere (downtown, bars, shopping), but i do owne a heavy duty chain for longer duration lock ups. its simply too heavy for everyday usage
thanks
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Scrod,
Which headset is nicer? The specs for my Wabi says FSA Orbit X, but the bike came with a Tange Seiki Technoglide instead. Just based on the looks and browsing the Tange Seiki catalogue, it looks like the threadless 1 1/8" Technoglide Classic TG36.
Which headset is nicer? The specs for my Wabi says FSA Orbit X, but the bike came with a Tange Seiki Technoglide instead. Just based on the looks and browsing the Tange Seiki catalogue, it looks like the threadless 1 1/8" Technoglide Classic TG36.
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Scord, help me out here. I need a new U-lock.
I see that kryptonites' mini u-locks are quite popular... do you have much experience with them. Are they enough to get front wheel and frame tied up?
which U-lock realy is worth my money... ?
if it helps i lock my bike just about everywhere (downtown, bars, shopping), but i do owne a heavy duty chain for longer duration lock ups. its simply too heavy for everyday usage
thanks
I see that kryptonites' mini u-locks are quite popular... do you have much experience with them. Are they enough to get front wheel and frame tied up?
which U-lock realy is worth my money... ?
if it helps i lock my bike just about everywhere (downtown, bars, shopping), but i do owne a heavy duty chain for longer duration lock ups. its simply too heavy for everyday usage
thanks
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100% correct. it just seems like Kryptonite is the go to u-lock brand... maybe its great marketing maybe its quality products... not sure
But yeah that's what i've heard. it's manageable but hard with a mini-u. ill probably go with a normal size.
The question remains, which one?
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It's definitely hard with the mini-5 that I have but suspect the mini 7 would allow for that.
Your cog is slipping.
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They're both pretty much the same in overall quality.
Your cog is slipping.
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100% correct. it just seems like Kryptonite is the go to u-lock brand... maybe its great marketing maybe its quality products... not sure
But yeah that's what i've heard. it's manageable but hard with a mini-u. ill probably go with a normal size.
The question remains, which one?
But yeah that's what i've heard. it's manageable but hard with a mini-u. ill probably go with a normal size.
The question remains, which one?
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I like your style!
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i have a fugghedaboudit one which iirc is slightly bigger than the mini 5 and im not getting more than a wheel or a frame tube locked to anything
one of my harley buddies carries a 1 pound ballpeen hammer with half the handle sawed off, a leather loop drilled into the end and spraypainted flat black in his front pocket for such occasions
perfect for sideview mirrors and head/tail lights
dirt cheap at harbor freight if he were to "lose it"
perfect for sideview mirrors and head/tail lights
dirt cheap at harbor freight if he were to "lose it"
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that's the second best use for a bike lock. hahah
i like getting new gear.
thanks to all of you
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thanks to all of you
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I like my OnGuard a little more than the Kryptonite to be honest. The locking mechanism seems a bit more well thought out and put together. Might just be me.
Your cog is slipping.
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I very rarely leave my bike locked up out of sight. Most of the bars, restaurants, etc. I hang out at either have a doorman I know really well who keeps a good eye on **** or lets me bring my bike inside. Some places even let Angie & I park our mopeds inside.
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Hey Scrod,
How much of a difference is there in the sound and loudness of the Crane E-Ne copper and aluminum bells ?
How much of a difference is there in the sound and loudness of the Crane E-Ne copper and aluminum bells ?
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edited the post ha. for the stats
Your cog is slipping.
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It's pretty much what you'd expect. The brass & copper are a little brighter sounding. Angie has a black alloy one on her Vig and it still sounds nice though.
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dear scrods,
i need to start selling some ****.
how much does it generally cost you to ship a set of wheels (normal wheels, not the ****ing monster truck wheels you sent me last) with usps?
i doubt you go into the PO and do it there, do you use an online service to labels and quotes?
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guy with too much ****.
i need to start selling some ****.
how much does it generally cost you to ship a set of wheels (normal wheels, not the ****ing monster truck wheels you sent me last) with usps?
i doubt you go into the PO and do it there, do you use an online service to labels and quotes?
sincerely,
guy with too much ****.
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Hey Scrod,
Do you have MKS Spin Pedal Flips or similar bolt-on pedal flipper tabs for pedals that don't have them built in ?
Do you have MKS Spin Pedal Flips or similar bolt-on pedal flipper tabs for pedals that don't have them built in ?
Your cog is slipping.
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dear scrods,
i need to start selling some ****.
how much does it generally cost you to ship a set of wheels (normal wheels, not the ****ing monster truck wheels you sent me last) with usps?
i doubt you go into the PO and do it there, do you use an online service to labels and quotes?
sincerely,
guy with too much ****.
i need to start selling some ****.
how much does it generally cost you to ship a set of wheels (normal wheels, not the ****ing monster truck wheels you sent me last) with usps?
i doubt you go into the PO and do it there, do you use an online service to labels and quotes?
sincerely,
guy with too much ****.
Your cog is slipping.
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We typically use shipping software but you can go to paypal.com/shipnow and enter all the info and get a quote. Depending on where the wheels are going and how much you're insuring them for (ALWAYS insure wheels), it will most likely be between $30-40 using USPS Parcel Select. You can pay for and print the shipping label from PayPal's site too.
gracias
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got a recommendation for a t handle ball end allen set? i got some from craftsman a couple months ago but since such a merican brand is made in the orient now theyre starting to round off already (not even the ball end)
are the park ones worth the cost?
are the park ones worth the cost?