Dear Scrod, just to make sure I got this right, were your spoke lengths 280.1 for the front wheel with A23's and Novatec hubs? 295.9 for the rear?

That's for 2x lacing.

/NotScrod

but if black w/ orange stripe will suit you, Rubino's come in that combination.

https://store.citygrounds.com/store/p...-Orange-Black/

CST (Cheng Shin) C740s are around $15. I haven't tried that particular model, but I've had good luck with their other tires.

- Not Scrod

Weak, I guess i'll have to look around. I just need something durable and inexpensive(don't we all?) for commuting..... 23c vs 25c?(pretty sure my hour can fit either).

*I'm new to bikes so I'm soaking up as much info as possible. Thanks for fielding my questions and I promise i'm reading all the stickies.

You should just ditch the orange criteria if you're just looking for something durable and inexpensive. It opens up so much more without it.

Not short, but looking at the geo charts the longer top tubes on the leaders led me to believe that the 51 would be a better fit for me vs the 55. For reference I am 5'9-5'10 w about a 30 inseam, would the 51 be too cramped? I'm more worried about pedal strike than toe overlap haha.

Is 100 a good deal for the s300's?

Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions !

When are you going to get around to making more V.track straps?

Well, that's two sizes down. Try one size down. And I think 165's might be better for you with those specs.

Oh, those look tasty.

No way. My calculations for my 2X build with those rims/hubs called for 280.2 front and 279.5 rear using this spoke calculator. I used 279 on both wheels.

Wrong thread, chump.

You'd most likely be better off with a 53. I'm 5'10" with a 33ish inseam (actual - from crotch to floor, not pants size) and my 55 is perfect.

That's cheap. Are they used? If not, make sure they're actually S300s (with a GXP bottom bracket). A lot of sites mistakenly list S100s and S300s.

No prob!

Guys, can I start answering questions now?

Sure.

Ever had any close calls with cars while brakeless?

A few. I've also had lots of close calls while riding with brakes.

****. I must have some **** totally ****ed up if I got numbers like that. lol

Do you know the size of the nut on the end of the axle for wellgo road pedals?

Do you mean the track pedals like the ones I use? If so, it's a 6mm hex.

Is there a way to tell the difference visually? They're new and come with a gxp bb. There are a few listings on eBay. If they turn out to be s100's would the sugino messenger crankset be a better buy?

Nah, the road pedals. It's got what looks like a 1/2" bolt. I have a loose pedal, and I need to get a socket set to tighten it.

What are skid patches?

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed.html#skid

I just looked. The ones Bell's Bike Shop are selling for $97.99 are last year's model. That's a good deal.

I can't promise but I'm fairly certain it's a 12mm socket.

Do you measure the inseam from where the leg meets the hip bone, or from the bottom of your sack? For some of us those numbers are drastically different

Also, I know I'm guilty for answering questions in this thread, even though I'm not Scrod. Sorry.

EDIT: I didn't see the socket post until after I had left Target. I'll just head to the co-op tomorrow and take care of it there.