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Old 07-18-12, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
That pink Dodici Gara is all mine.

It just arrived last week and I've only put about 60 miles or so on it but it fits me perfectly (as custom frames should) and I am incredibly pleased with it. The Dedacciai Fire 7003-AL tubeset is incredibly stiff without being harsh like a lot of lower-grade aluminum frames and actually rides a lot more like a steel frame when it comes to road vibrations and whatnot.

I have a feeling you're not seeing too many of them around because they are - for the most part - custom made in Italy. The ones available here in the states (distributed by Leader) are still pretty nice but they're nowhere near being the same frames.
Interesting, I was not aware.

I see that you sell standard size Gara's online. Are these the ones that are distributed by Leader? My local shop has one on the wall, brand new (not my size though), so I will have to ask them if theirs is from Leader.

What is the primary difference then, just the tubing used? Are there details about the ones distributed by Leader that would make them sub-par compared to other aluminum frames in that price range?
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Old 07-18-12, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
Flex and slippage are a non-issue. The faceplate on the stem can crack, like so:



But hey, they're your teeth.

Well, that's definitely inspiration to recommit to getting the proper size stem.
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and this is why we ask scrod before saying "looks like it fits!"
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Scrod, my brake calipers (Tektro R720) no longer fit my rim. I've had my bike for close to a year now and never had an issue. I went to install the front wheel after driving to meet up with some friends and once I got there, I couldn't fit the freaking wheel in.

Any ideas about what happened or how to fix it?
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Old 07-18-12, 04:16 PM
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I'm not sure I know what you mean. I'm no physicist but I'm assuming the calipers didn't shrink and the rims didn't expand so you shouldn't be having any problems.

Did you undo the quick release on the caliper when installing your wheel?
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
Did you undo the quick release on the caliper when installing your wheel?
I have a feeling the brake was set and adjusted with the QR open and then was flipped closed when he tried to get the wheel in
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Originally Posted by BackPack
Scrod, my brake calipers (Tektro R720) no longer fit my rim. I've had my bike for close to a year now and never had an issue. I went to install the front wheel after driving to meet up with some friends and once I got there, I couldn't fit the freaking wheel in.

Any ideas about what happened or how to fix it?

Is it the rim or the tire that is prevent the caliper from fitting?

Try loosening the adjustment screw AT THE CALIPER to free up the brake cable and see if the caliper expands some for you.

I will sometimes adjust the tension on my brake cable line AT THE CALIPER to have better response from my lever as my pads wear low, and I have had trouble getting the inflated tire free of caliper when removing the wheel after making this adjustment.



Originally Posted by hairnet
I have a feeling the brake was set and adjusted with the QR open and then was flipped closed when he tried to get the wheel in
^^^ THIS
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Originally Posted by bbbfalcs
Is it the rim or the tire that is prevent the caliper from fitting?

Try loosening the adjustment screw AT THE CALIPER to free up the brake cable and see if the caliper expands some for you.

I will sometimes adjust the tension on my brake cable line AT THE CALIPER to have better response from my lever as my pads wear low, and I have had trouble getting the inflated tire free of caliper when removing the wheel after making this adjustment.





^^^ THIS
I have no idea what happened, I cannot physically open the caliper up any more than it is. And as to the QR being open the whole time, definitely not the case. The caliper won't fit over the rim even with the QR open.


Looks like I'll be picking up a new caliper...
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hey scrod i know you dont eff around and i can definatly tell that you dont settle for sub par parts but out of curiousity, how come you dont use leaders s805 carbon fork? is it a bummer or something?

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Originally Posted by BackPack
I have no idea what happened, I cannot physically open the caliper up any more than it is. And as to the QR being open the whole time, definitely not the case. The caliper won't fit over the rim even with the QR open.


Looks like I'll be picking up a new caliper...
Inspect your housing, sounds like a ferrule isn't seated in a stop right.
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
That pink Dodici Gara is all mine.

It just arrived last week and I've only put about 60 miles or so on it but it fits me perfectly (as custom frames should) and I am incredibly pleased with it. The Dedacciai Fire 7003-AL tubeset is incredibly stiff without being harsh like a lot of lower-grade aluminum frames and actually rides a lot more like a steel frame when it comes to road vibrations and whatnot.

I have a feeling you're not seeing too many of them around because they are - for the most part - custom made in Italy. The ones available here in the states (distributed by Leader) are still pretty nice but they're nowhere near being the same frames.
Interesting, I was not aware.

I see that you sell standard size Gara's online. Are these the ones that are distributed by Leader? My local shop has one on the wall, brand new (not my size though), so I will have to ask them if theirs is from Leader.

What is the primary difference then, just the tubing used? Are there details about the ones distributed by Leader that would make them sub-par compared to other aluminum frames in that price range?
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Old 07-19-12, 10:26 AM
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You don't need to double post on the same page.

The ones readily available here in the US are batch-made in Taiwan of more commonly-used different tubing and distributed by Leader. They're not "sub-par" by any means - but they're not the same as the Dodici frames from Italy.

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dear mr scrod,

what gumwall/skin tires would you recommend for my bareknuckle?

love,
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
You don't need to double post on the same page.

The ones readily available here in the US are batch-made in Taiwan of more commonly-used different tubing and distributed by Leader. They're not "sub-par" by any means - but they're the same as the Dodici frames from Italy.
Gotcha, thanks man. I appreciate the heads up.
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
You don't need to double post on the same page.

The ones readily available here in the US are batch-made in Taiwan of more commonly-used different tubing and distributed by Leader. They're not "sub-par" by any means - but they're the same as the Dodici frames from Italy.
Din't you say before that the Leader distributed Dodici frames are from Taiwan?
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I think he meant to say " - but they're not the same as the Dodici frames from Italy".
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I think he meant to say " - but they're not the same as the Dodici frames from Italy".
Yes, I did (oops).

I went back and edited my post.
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Originally Posted by polobreaka
dear mr scrod,

what gumwall/skin tires would you recommend for my bareknuckle?

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The same ones I have on mine.
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having trouble finding this, is there something used when having both brake levers used for just the front brake? or do I just guide both cables to the caliper?
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Ask ATX-6Speed how he did it.


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Originally Posted by Aristo7905
having trouble finding this, is there something used when having both brake levers used for just the front brake? or do I just guide both cables to the caliper?
There was a thread on this not too long ago, should be able to find it with search.
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Scrod,

I shipped my Kagero on July 12 to a guy in Puerto Rico. It has an "Estimated Delivery" of July 27. The last time the tracking was updated was when it left the sort facility in Warrendale, PA on July 13.

Is it time to get worried yet?
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Originally Posted by ddeadserious
Scrod,

I shipped my Kagero on July 12 to a guy in Puerto Rico. It has an "Estimated Delivery" of July 27. The last time the tracking was updated was when it left the sort facility in Warrendale, PA on July 13.

Is it time to get worried yet?
Depends on what mailing service you used. Postal service often doesn't update tracking.
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It was USPS(Parcel Post). I know their tracking isn't particularly reliable, but generally doesn't go 5 days with no updates.
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