Originally Posted by Soo__Fuego (Post 13520307)

Ive had mine for a lil over a month now and no complaints yet. Ebay deal had it with a free BB, for 60 bucks its a hard deal to beat.

Originally Posted by Entrymax (Post 13519537)

What would you think a reasonable price is for an older hed disc tubular

And what finish would you prefer on an alpina fo4 carbon fork, matte or gloss?

Originally Posted by hairnet (Post 13520411)

Dearest Scrod,

Have you noticed the increased use of the word "jawn" around here?

Originally Posted by dddavid (Post 13516975)

I'm wondering when, over the next few months, the best time would be to buy a frame. I'm thinking aluminum and I'd like to buy from retrogression. We're heading in to 2012 and I see Leader's recently put up a 2012 catalog on their website so I don't want buy something too quick and miss out on a) a nice discount on a 2011 frame or b) an awesome 2012 frame or c) something new that's coming to retrogression that I don't yet know about.

So I'm not looking for any insider info or asking for a discount, just looking for your opinion (and also an attempt to get this thread back on topic).

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 13520881)

Yes, and it's dumb.

Originally Posted by dddavid (Post 13521195)

Hey Scrod, I think you may have missed my question a page or so back. Here it is again and thanks.

Originally Posted by himespau (Post 13521407)

Dear Scrod,

I'm behind the times in the lingo the kids are using these days. What does "jawn" mean? Any other newfangled words these youngun's are using that I should know about?

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 13521433)

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 13521655)

The SPA2 is great for the money, has a cool "aero" shape and is nicely made/finished (if you like white). It is a little heavy when compared to a Thopmson or Deda RS01 though.

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 13521431)

Sorry. I was expecting hairnet to answer. :lol:

I'm 99.9% certain that Leader's aluminum frames will remain the same through 2012. There is a cool new version of the 722TS coming out very soon with tighter geo and an accompanying fork with 30mm rake but if you're looking for aluminum, that may not interest you. Maybe wait for the 2012 Dodici Gara?

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 13521431)

I'm 99.9% certain that Leader's aluminum frames will remain the same through 2012. There is a cool new version of the 722TS coming out very soon with tighter geo and an accompanying fork with 30mm rake but if you're looking for aluminum, that may not interest you. Maybe wait for the 2012 Dodici Gara?

Originally Posted by jaded_fable (Post 13521704)

On that note, I *love* the 722 frame in leader's 2012 catalog. Will definitely be picking one up at some point.

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 13522060)

The new seat tube with the hydroformed (not welded) rear wheel cutout is pretty rad too.

Originally Posted by Sherblock (Post 13522547)

The plastic clips or the double straps?

Originally Posted by homebrewk (Post 13522565)

Right, but they are made specifically for use with doubles.

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 13522557)

I think they're another "solution" to a problem that doesn't exist. For the cost of those and two sets of decent single straps, you could just buy some laminated doubles - which are plenty strong and secure enough on their own.