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01-08-12 | 08:02 PM
#2351
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Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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01-08-12 | 08:03 PM
#2352
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Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
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From: Beverly MA
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hey scrod,
Do you have any experience with the Leader quill stem?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-6061-ALU...3#ht_993wt_698
Its on the coghouse ebay page but not the actual site.
It seems awfully nice. I especially like the 2 piece faceplate clamp.
Do you have any experience with the Leader quill stem?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-6061-ALU...3#ht_993wt_698
Its on the coghouse ebay page but not the actual site.
It seems awfully nice. I especially like the 2 piece faceplate clamp.
01-08-12 | 08:51 PM
#2353
Hi, I'm Bryan.
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From: Chicago
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Y U NO ANSWER ME? You think I'm ugly don't you? That's why you don't answer my question.
01-08-12 | 09:46 PM
#2354
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Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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Sorry man...missed it. Without having the bike in front of me, I really have no idea what would cause such a thing.
01-08-12 | 09:58 PM
#2355
Veteran Racer
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poltergeists ?
01-08-12 | 10:12 PM
#2356
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Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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Perhaps.
01-08-12 | 10:18 PM
#2357
Senior Member
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01-09-12 | 09:02 AM
#2358
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Scrod I remember you saying that the Miche BB was crap. Why?
01-09-12 | 09:07 AM
#2359
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Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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Because the adjustable cups don't like to stay tight and I'd rather ride my bike than be constantly fiddling with my BB.
01-09-12 | 09:41 AM
#2360
sqrl
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He's referring to my bike BTW. I'll investigate further and try to do a better job explaining. Maybe take a video if I can get my phone to capture the noise.
01-09-12 | 07:10 PM
#2361
Old fart
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01-09-12 | 07:13 PM
#2362
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Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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Have you ever seen a Miche BB?
01-09-12 | 08:14 PM
#2363
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From: Philadelphia
Bikes: Surly CreamRoller. 98 Giant Rincon. SE UVT
Scrod if you were to choose a truing stand for you to use at home which one would it be?
01-09-12 | 08:17 PM
#2364
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Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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The only one I've ever had is the Park TS-2 but for occasional home use, the TS-8 will work just fine.
01-09-12 | 08:30 PM
#2365
Should be out Riding
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01-09-12 | 08:32 PM
#2366
The space coyote lied.
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Bad Miche BB reviews make me sad.
Miche Primato Evo Light for $55
or
Campy Chorus for $78 + Campy BB tool $10 or more
Pretty much the only new choices for my frame/cranks.
What would Scrod do?
I do have blue Loctite.
Miche Primato Evo Light for $55
or
Campy Chorus for $78 + Campy BB tool $10 or more
Pretty much the only new choices for my frame/cranks.
What would Scrod do?
I do have blue Loctite.
01-09-12 | 10:56 PM
#2367
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From: San Francisco
Hello Scrod. Today I was putting on my KMC Z710 chain, but on my initial measurement I was 1 link short. I attempted to add a link on, but it was quite difficult to push the pin in with my crappy chaintool. At this point is was quite late so I went to a large sports store that deals with highend roadbikes to have it checked out. They proceeded to tell me I was sh*t out of luck and that it isn't recommended to add a link back to my chain. Is this correct with the KMC Z710 chain?
01-10-12 | 07:11 AM
#2368
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Your cog is slipping.
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I've read a lot of stuff about how you shouldn't add links or push the pins back in on the K710 and K710SL chains but I've done it a bunch of times and never had one fail.
01-10-12 | 09:20 AM
#2369
old legs
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I agree. its amazing what you can do with a CT-3
01-10-12 | 10:55 AM
#2370
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Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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I prefer the Rivoli tool.
01-10-12 | 11:57 AM
#2372
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Your cog is slipping.
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I've never broken one. The Rivoli I keep in my toolbox is about 3 years old and has been used hundreds of times.
01-10-12 | 12:38 PM
#2373
Fixie Infamous
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while we're on the topic of K710's...
you notice any strength difference between the K710 and the K710 SL? hollow pins and cutouts scur me...
you notice any strength difference between the K710 and the K710 SL? hollow pins and cutouts scur me...
01-10-12 | 12:45 PM
#2374
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Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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The K710 weighs a ton but isn't necessarily any stronger. I've never broken a K710SL and most likely never will.
01-10-12 | 12:48 PM
#2375
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