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12-19-11 | 10:05 AM
#2026
Cat Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,227
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From: Plymouth, MI
Bikes: All City Nature Boy
Scrod,
Do you know of anywhere that sells an individual lever(not a set) similar to the Tektro RL720 with a 31.8mm clamp?
Do you know of anywhere that sells an individual lever(not a set) similar to the Tektro RL720 with a 31.8mm clamp?
12-19-11 | 10:14 AM
#2027
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
I have a question about installing Omniums. My friend has been riding on his set and has been complaining that the binding bolt keeps loosening up. I took a short look at it and tightening the bolt just adds a ton of resistance to the crank turning. In addition to that, he has wrecked only the drive side cartridge bearing from riding with the bolt tight. I looked it up and there is nothing to this so I'm confused.
There really isn't any trick to installing them, you just tighten the bolt and go. If the frame has a BB shell that's a true 68mm, the crank arm will bottom out on the spindle before the bolt becomes overtightened.
12-19-11 | 10:19 AM
#2028
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
12-19-11 | 10:34 AM
#2029
Cat Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,227
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From: Plymouth, MI
Bikes: All City Nature Boy
12-19-11 | 12:31 PM
#2030
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,367
Likes: 7
From: Arkansas
Bikes: '81 Fuji Royale/ '96 Rockhopper
What all did you use to get your dreds to their current state?
12-19-11 | 01:53 PM
#2031
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
12-19-11 | 04:26 PM
#2032
hamcycles.com
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,705
Likes: 2
thank you for the toy soldier
12-19-11 | 06:50 PM
#2033
Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Scrod,
Mavic Open Pro CD + https://www.ebay.com/itm/Miche-Primat...#ht_1420wt_952 = any good?
another option i was considering was Velocity Aerohead + formula hubs.
Mavic Open Pro CD + https://www.ebay.com/itm/Miche-Primat...#ht_1420wt_952 = any good?
another option i was considering was Velocity Aerohead + formula hubs.
12-19-11 | 07:00 PM
#2034
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,059
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco, CA
Scrod,
Do you have any experience with Primato hubs? I am looking to get a wheelset with double-sided fixed hubs. 16T cog on one side and either 17/18T on the other. (paired with a 48T crank of some sort -- prob the SRAM S300).
The Wabi's look pretty good for the price but their pre-built wheels only come in flip/flop as far as I can tell.
Gracias.
Do you have any experience with Primato hubs? I am looking to get a wheelset with double-sided fixed hubs. 16T cog on one side and either 17/18T on the other. (paired with a 48T crank of some sort -- prob the SRAM S300).
The Wabi's look pretty good for the price but their pre-built wheels only come in flip/flop as far as I can tell.
Gracias.
12-19-11 | 07:06 PM
#2035
Banned
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 588
Likes: 1
From: A1A
sorry for butting in scrod...@jandro - the wabi rear hub is now fixed/fixed
12-19-11 | 07:17 PM
#2036
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 45
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Thinking about grabbing a Kagero, but I'm unsure about the sizing. I ride a 53cm 725 mid, and feel just a lil' bit stretched out when in the track drops. My question is if I should grab a large or medium?
12-19-11 | 07:36 PM
#2037
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
12-19-11 | 10:04 PM
#2039
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 244
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Dear Scrod,
How do you know when a headset is too tight? I know a sign of a headset being too loose is feeling play when you hold the front brake and rock the handlebars back and forth...but how do you tell if it's too tight?
Thanks!
How do you know when a headset is too tight? I know a sign of a headset being too loose is feeling play when you hold the front brake and rock the handlebars back and forth...but how do you tell if it's too tight?
Thanks!
12-19-11 | 10:24 PM
#2040
Gilmatic Cee Allah
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 119
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From: BKNY
Dear Scrod,
Should I build my front H+Son SL42's with a 20 hole spoke count or should I stick with 32's? I ride my bike on and off the track so I'm not so sure if I should ride with a 20 in the front when I'm on the street.
Should I build my front H+Son SL42's with a 20 hole spoke count or should I stick with 32's? I ride my bike on and off the track so I'm not so sure if I should ride with a 20 in the front when I'm on the street.
12-19-11 | 11:57 PM
#2041
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 89
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From: Seattle; Austin
Bikes: Surly Steamroller
Scrod,
I'm looking to build up a nice rear wheel and I was debating between a PW or DA hub. What are your opinions on them, and which would you suggest? It's pretty much just city riding in Seattle, not track. I just want something that will be strong and ride really well
I'm looking to build up a nice rear wheel and I was debating between a PW or DA hub. What are your opinions on them, and which would you suggest? It's pretty much just city riding in Seattle, not track. I just want something that will be strong and ride really well
12-20-11 | 12:18 AM
#2042
Cult Classic Cycling Club
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 685
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From: Hamilton, ON
Bikes: Ridley Helium, Norco Search
IYO best seat post?
12-20-11 | 07:30 AM
#2043
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
12-20-11 | 07:32 AM
#2044
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Unless you weigh 300 lbs, I'm sure a 20h SL42 will hold up just fine.
12-20-11 | 07:33 AM
#2045
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
12-20-11 | 07:35 AM
#2046
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
12-20-11 | 07:36 AM
#2047
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Scrod,
Mavic Open Pro CD + https://www.ebay.com/itm/Miche-Primat...#ht_1420wt_952 = any good?
another option i was considering was Velocity Aerohead + formula hubs.
Mavic Open Pro CD + https://www.ebay.com/itm/Miche-Primat...#ht_1420wt_952 = any good?
another option i was considering was Velocity Aerohead + formula hubs.
12-20-11 | 07:41 AM
#2048
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Scrod,
I'm looking to build up a nice rear wheel and I was debating between a PW or DA hub. What are your opinions on them, and which would you suggest? It's pretty much just city riding in Seattle, not track. I just want something that will be strong and ride really well
I'm looking to build up a nice rear wheel and I was debating between a PW or DA hub. What are your opinions on them, and which would you suggest? It's pretty much just city riding in Seattle, not track. I just want something that will be strong and ride really well
12-20-11 | 09:35 AM
#2049
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,854
Likes: 913
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
I had a Phil rear hub and thought it was stupid. They're heavy and mine kept slipping forward despite how hard I cranked down the bolts. DA hubs are nice but I wouldn't want to mess with servicing the bearings. I'd probably go with the low-flange DA 7710 hubs, which have sealed bearings.
12-20-11 | 03:30 PM
#2050
Goes to 11.
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,548
Likes: 4
From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross