Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 13279207)

I know, I know...you're not supposed to rejoin these chains by pushing the pin back in with a chain tool and use the quick link instead

Originally Posted by hairnet (Post 13279997)

I haven't read this, I used my little CT-5 just fine so maybe all be well. My only issue was getting the chain all the way into the tool's slot because the plates are so beefy, but I tapped it with a wrench to get it all the way in to line up.

Originally Posted by seau grateau (Post 13278503)

Dear Scrod,
If you and Carleton joined forces, would SSFG turn into the paradise I'm envisioning right now?

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 13279214)

Most likely, until we started fighting about something stupid and that paradise crumbled.

Originally Posted by carleton (Post 13280070)

I've never pushed a pin back in. You don't use the Master Link?

Originally Posted by mashtofu (Post 13282443)

For whatever reason, I find it easier to use a chain tool than a master link. I can't be the only one, right?

Originally Posted by Das Stig (Post 13282359)

how do you pronounce bontrager?

edit because I just found myself thinking "I wonder if scrod has a bawston accent?" So...?

Originally Posted by chrissss (Post 13282524)

Scrod,
You run the Durano's on your Leader, yeah?

How do they hold up?
Seem like the perfect combo or toughness without weighing 5lbs

Originally Posted by carleton (Post 13280070)

I've never pushed a pin back in. You don't use the Master Link?

Originally Posted by hairnet (Post 13282553)

I was going to; then I didn't.

The master link is shaped like a standard chain link, so I took it be optional rather than recommended or required. Well, we will see if my chain explodes.

fwiw, the only time I have broken a chain was on my road bike and it was the quick link that failed.

Originally Posted by 8bits (Post 13282932)

Dear Mr Scrod,

What should I do to remove a pedal that is stuck to a crank arm because the LBS tightened the **** out of this thing? I only have a 15mm wrench...is it possible to do it at home with my tools or should I just go to the LBS and complain?

Originally Posted by EpicSchwinn (Post 13283266)

do pretty much all brakeless bikers skid then?

Originally Posted by hamfoh (Post 13283293)

I don't

Originally Posted by Jaytron (Post 13279549)

I assure you I'm not trolling, but how do you stop quickly if brakeless without skidding or hopping? Do you just plan your stops out early?

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 13279606)

Yes. Being aware of your surroundings and not riding like a dickhead is crucial. There's no reason for me to be hauling ass through downtown where I would be screwed if I needed to make an emergency stop (with or without brakes) and there are plenty of low-traffic roads around here to go fast on. Also, my legs are strong and I can slow myself pretty easily, especially if I throw a couple of skips into the mix.

A lot of brakeless riders use skidding to "stop" as an excuse to skid. It's not necessary.

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 13282911)

Standard chain pins are totally fine to push back in. It's the mushroomed ones you're not really supposed to mess with because you could deform both the plate and the pin. Like I said before though, I've never had any trouble.

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 13283426)

About the weight - my old setup with the Aerospoke and H+son/Phil wheels weighed 20.35 lbs and now my bike weighs 17.66 lbs. It's definitely noticeable.

Originally Posted by EpicSchwinn (Post 13283266)

Idk if this has already been asked.

Do you skid much? I recently stopped skidding and was thinking about people who ride brakeless - do pretty much all brakeless bikers skid then?

And as a side note, the latest look of your silver leader is frickin sweet. :thumb: Do you know how much weight you knocked off since the days of bullhorns, arrospok, and thickslicks? Can you feel much of a difference when you're riding?

Originally Posted by Jaytron (Post 13283553)

I liked your old avatar better.

Originally Posted by Das Stig (Post 13282359)

how do you pronounce bontrager?

Originally Posted by frantik (Post 13283532)

the mushroom type can be really hard on your chain breaker... i bent the pin on the first chain breaker i had this way. never had any problems with the chains though once they've been put back together

Originally Posted by max5480 (Post 13283550)

Scrod, are there any benefits of your old aerospoke that you miss riding your new wheelset?

Originally Posted by EpicSchwinn (Post 13283606)

I don't have a high res copy on my lappy but I'll put Yung Humma back up soon.

Originally Posted by EpicSchwinn (Post 13283606)

I don't have a high res copy on my lappy but I'll put Yung Humma back up soon.

Originally Posted by 8bits (Post 13282932)

Dear Mr Scrod,

What should I do to remove a pedal that is stuck to a crank arm because the LBS tightened the **** out of this thing? I only have a 15mm wrench...is it possible to do it at home with my tools or should I just go to the LBS and complain?