Something wrong with my crank?
06-22-12 | 11:55 AM
#51
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Hey all - sorry for being such a jerk in this thread. Seriously, way uncool of me and it won't happen again.
And no that Campy ring pictured is not mine, I only used it as an example because I was at work and was unable to snap a pic of my actual chainring. The stock ring on my Lager was nowhere near as solid as that Campy one looks. Mine was/is paper thin and is still usable for sure but flimsy and damaged, plus I wanted to go 44T instead of the stock 46T, to bring me down to 69.3 gear inches for windy days and because my legs are weak little toothpicks and can't hang with 46/17 on long rides (especially on windy days, which we seem to get a lot of here in the windy city).
In related news, I used some of my wife's acetone and wiped the "FSA Vero" logos off my crank arms with ease. Problem solved. No new crank needed. Since I didn't go through with wasting a bunch of cash on a new crankset (All-City 612 was really calling my name), I decided to spend a little on a cog and lockring. Yup. I'm going to put them on my flip-flop and give FG a try. I'll be sure to stick to the beginners thread that's stickied in here (for those questions).
And no that Campy ring pictured is not mine, I only used it as an example because I was at work and was unable to snap a pic of my actual chainring. The stock ring on my Lager was nowhere near as solid as that Campy one looks. Mine was/is paper thin and is still usable for sure but flimsy and damaged, plus I wanted to go 44T instead of the stock 46T, to bring me down to 69.3 gear inches for windy days and because my legs are weak little toothpicks and can't hang with 46/17 on long rides (especially on windy days, which we seem to get a lot of here in the windy city).
In related news, I used some of my wife's acetone and wiped the "FSA Vero" logos off my crank arms with ease. Problem solved. No new crank needed. Since I didn't go through with wasting a bunch of cash on a new crankset (All-City 612 was really calling my name), I decided to spend a little on a cog and lockring. Yup. I'm going to put them on my flip-flop and give FG a try. I'll be sure to stick to the beginners thread that's stickied in here (for those questions).
Last edited by LessonLearned; 06-22-12 at 12:43 PM.
06-22-12 | 01:13 PM
#57
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Smells like socks in here, all of a sudden.
06-22-12 | 01:18 PM
#59
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06-22-12 | 01:18 PM
#60
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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Hey all - sorry for being such a jerk in this thread. Seriously, way uncool of me and it won't happen again.
And no that Campy ring pictured is not mine, I only used it as an example because I was at work and was unable to snap a pic of my actual chainring. The stock ring on my Lager was nowhere near as solid as that Campy one looks. Mine was/is paper thin and is still usable for sure but flimsy and damaged, plus I wanted to go 44T instead of the stock 46T, to bring me down to 69.3 gear inches for windy days and because my legs are weak little toothpicks and can't hang with 46/17 on long rides (especially on windy days, which we seem to get a lot of here in the windy city).
In related news, I used some of my wife's acetone and wiped the "FSA Vero" logos off my crank arms with ease. Problem solved. No new crank needed. Since I didn't go through with wasting a bunch of cash on a new crankset (All-City 612 was really calling my name), I decided to spend a little on a cog and lockring. Yup. I'm going to put them on my flip-flop and give FG a try. I'll be sure to stick to the beginners thread that's stickied in here (for those questions).
And no that Campy ring pictured is not mine, I only used it as an example because I was at work and was unable to snap a pic of my actual chainring. The stock ring on my Lager was nowhere near as solid as that Campy one looks. Mine was/is paper thin and is still usable for sure but flimsy and damaged, plus I wanted to go 44T instead of the stock 46T, to bring me down to 69.3 gear inches for windy days and because my legs are weak little toothpicks and can't hang with 46/17 on long rides (especially on windy days, which we seem to get a lot of here in the windy city).
In related news, I used some of my wife's acetone and wiped the "FSA Vero" logos off my crank arms with ease. Problem solved. No new crank needed. Since I didn't go through with wasting a bunch of cash on a new crankset (All-City 612 was really calling my name), I decided to spend a little on a cog and lockring. Yup. I'm going to put them on my flip-flop and give FG a try. I'll be sure to stick to the beginners thread that's stickied in here (for those questions).
06-22-12 | 01:19 PM
#61
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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06-22-12 | 01:28 PM
#63
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06-22-12 | 01:38 PM
#65
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06-22-12 | 01:40 PM
#66
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Sorry Scrod, wasn't trying to go over your head or anything. Actually I wrote up an apology to send to you as a PM first (to see if you would agree to let me back) but it wouldn't allow me to send it since I had less than 50 posts. I would have no problem leaving on my own if you honestly don't want me here - no hard feelings at all, just let me know privately. I hope we're cool, and if not, I hope we have the chance to be cool at some point down the road.
06-22-12 | 06:33 PM
#73
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Nah I don't feel like any less of a man. I was wrong. I admitted it and apologized for being an ass. I think it's kinda cool when people can admit they screwed up and try to learn from that instead of push it further and act all self righteous.
You guys are hard on newcomers, for sure - I've even seen you guys admit it in several threads/signatures. But I'm more to blame with my thin skin and all. Water under the bridge though. Lesson Learned.
You guys are hard on newcomers, for sure - I've even seen you guys admit it in several threads/signatures. But I'm more to blame with my thin skin and all. Water under the bridge though. Lesson Learned.
06-22-12 | 06:44 PM
#74
sqrl
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