A few questions about my near-finished build
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby Mulger bill » Tue Feb 04, 2014 7:16 pm
Heal well and quickly Josh.
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby trailgumby » Tue Feb 04, 2014 8:07 pm
What Shaun said. Sorry to hear bout that Josh.Mulger bill wrote: Dammit.
Heal well and quickly Josh.
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby Josh. » Thu Feb 06, 2014 12:09 am
I am going to use the down time to swap some parts on the bike. From Gumtree I've had a few people interested in my old frame/fork/bars/headset/stem/seatpost for $100, and my current wheelset with tyres and tubes for $140.
$240 gets me Origin8 hubs and H Plus Son or Velocity rims.. awwww yeah!
Archetype: http://www.velomine.com/index.php?main_ ... ts_id=2204" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
SL42: http://www.velomine.com/index.php?main_ ... ts_id=2314" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Velocity: http://www.velomine.com/index.php?main_ ... cts_id=948" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Also looking into a second hand Brooks saddle, some S300 cranks and a front brake. Brakes seem a lot more sensible after chatting to the Dr about the rates surgeons charge
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby rkelsen » Thu Feb 06, 2014 10:01 am
Ouch. I feel your pain bro. Rest up and heal well.Josh. wrote:Thanks guys.. I got these sweet x-rays at least
How can you even move your arm? Don't worry about the bike, it'll still be there once your shoulder has healed.Josh. wrote:I am going to use the down time to swap some parts on the bike.
I wouldn't bother going for a 2nd hand Brooks, given that you can buy a brand new one from Wiggle for about the same price.Josh. wrote:Also looking into a second hand Brooks saddle, some S300 cranks and a front brake. Brakes seem a lot more sensible after chatting to the Dr about the rates surgeons charge
Yes, brakes are a great investment. You can't go wrong with any modern dual-pivot racing caliper, really. You just have to ensure that your new fork will work with a short reach brake.
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby Josh. » Thu Feb 06, 2014 1:59 pm
So.. the Saga continues
I sold a bunch of stuff today including the ole Raleigh (*tear*) and my current wheelset. I have $250 from it. It hurts a little.
So now the question is really what rim since all the sets I can afford are on the Origin8 hubs and the Origin8's seem pretty good. I mostly just want strength but still light and was thinking the H Plus Son Archetype to the Origin8's would be the money. Or would the SL42 Deep V's be stronger? I like how the Archetypes aren't so deep and I'll feel em less when its windy. and they're machined incase I run a brake.
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby Josh. » Fri Feb 14, 2014 4:01 pm
I rotorfixed the cog on and to test it afterwards I couldn't make it budge loose with my chain whip.. then I put the lockring on Feeling really confident about that. If it slips I'll be really suprised.
Another change.. I flipped the stem and the bars are in a way better spot for me. I was able to remove the decals off the Deda Zero 2 with acetone and switch the face plate so the 'D' is the right way. It gives me enough clearance to completely spin my handlebars actually.. (WTFBARSPINZ)
I also discovered that champagne corks make better bar end caps than bar end caps!
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby Josh. » Fri Feb 14, 2014 4:05 pm
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby HLC » Fri Feb 14, 2014 4:06 pm
Rockin the $10 tyres too! ha ha
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby Josh. » Fri Feb 14, 2014 4:14 pm
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby HLC » Fri Feb 14, 2014 4:57 pm
Gators and grip do not belong in the same sentence unless it also contains 'lack of'Josh. wrote:I rate them way more than the Gators! The gators DO stick more, but are shitter in every other aspect.
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby Josh. » Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:16 pm
Also fitted an EAI 19t cog/formula lockring to the other side of my fixed/fixed.. I'll be switching from 71 gear inches to 66 and 74.
Will have to take it to the LBS to get the cranks fitted unfortunately.. I don't have the tools for this one!
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby Josh. » Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:37 pm
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby HLC » Wed Feb 19, 2014 12:59 pm
good cranks but. i just bought omniums for my gf's bike
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby Josh. » Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:20 pm
AAAAAaaand it looks like I'll have to do that again, or maybe buy some long reach BB tool or a rubber wrench. I just took it to one of the LBS around here and we couldn't get it out.. they offered me a part time job though.
It was the drive side BB cup, which turns lefty loosy, right?
PS. what do I need an outboarc up yool for? dunno wutdatis
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby Josh. » Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:09 pm
Couldn't resist purchasing some Oddysey pedals in a disgusting neon blend while I was there as well. I'm told it is Seafoam/Magenta. Pretty stoked though, despite the impulse purchase, since they're a perfect match for my SGB straps - the straps all fit inside the pedal, and when I am riding on the bottom out of the straps I'm not standing on straps like I had been previously. I bought Twisted pedals easily 15 years ago for a BMX, so they must be doing something right.
New Cranks/Chain/Pedals
Chain line is straight as an arrow now!
The bottom of the pedals w/ the Oddy's + SGB
Didn't really hurt too bad riding up there either!
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby T-MaKK » Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:58 pm
from what i can see on their website it doesnt look like the straps would fit though the standard holes int he pedals.
http://www.odysseybmx.com/catalog/pedals/twisted-pc/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
thanks.
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby HLC » Tue Mar 18, 2014 1:07 pm
They fit. Rode the same combo for a few years. You just 'fold' the webbing to squeeze it through.T-MaKK wrote:are your new odyssey pedals 'twisted'/did you need to modify them to fit the sgb straps?
from what i can see on their website it doesnt look like the straps would fit though the standard holes int he pedals.
http://www.odysseybmx.com/catalog/pedals/twisted-pc/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
thanks.
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby Josh. » Tue Mar 18, 2014 4:44 pm
HLC I just wore through my first Hutchinson Nitro - the wire bead has started showing on the back but so far no flats. Might swap the back onto the front tonight. I'm sad because it was actually a really reliable tyre.. held air and no Say What punctures at least. I've got a $9 dollar Schwalbe Lugano incoming at the moment. No bargains though, it would have been $18 except I got it with some bib shorts and chamois cream w/ a coupon on Wiggle. Reviews are that it is a piece of crap. You had a chance to use any of your Nitros yet?
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby HLC » Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:48 pm
Don't put a worn tyre on the front.Josh. wrote:Yeah t-makk they are the Twisted pedals. I did cut them to fit the straps actually, but you don't need to - if you do the webbing just sits flatter on the inside of the pedal against the crank and the pedals spin more freely. In the pics in this thread I only cut half, but now I've cut all sides.
HLC I just wore through my first Hutchinson Nitro - the wire bead has started showing on the back but so far no flats. Might swap the back onto the front tonight. I'm sad because it was actually a really reliable tyre.. held air and no WT? punctures at least. I've got a $9 dollar Schwalbe Lugano incoming at the moment. No bargains though, it would have been $18 except I got it with some bib shorts and chamois cream w/ a coupon on Wiggle. Reviews are that it is a piece of crap. You had a chance to use any of your Nitros yet?
Would you put worn tyres on the front of your car?
I would rather be able to steer than have traction!
Still going on my first nitro! Suprisingly haven't worn through considering i skid like a demon. But, 19 skid patches and maybe i have better technique un-weighting the back more. lol I have skidded through Conti GP4000's in a day lol
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby Josh. » Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:49 pm
Mainly I am just trying to be skint, I am taking my bike down to Melbourne this weekend and don't wanna buy a tyre since I have the Lugano coming afterwards. I have a feeling if I leave it as is I'm doomed for a flat though.
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby HLC » Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:05 pm
Couple of layers of gaffe tape over the skid patch ha ha , what's your ratio? Deflate the tyre and rotate it around a bit lolJosh. wrote:Hmm.. I wouldn't have thought it would affect it that much. They're still roundish!
Mainly I am just trying to be skint, I am taking my bike down to Melbourne this weekend and don't wanna buy a tyre since I have the Lugano coming afterwards. I have a feeling if I leave it as is I'm doomed for a flat though.
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby Josh. » Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:16 pm
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
Postby Mulger bill » Tue Mar 18, 2014 11:53 pm
Never put a thrashed boot on the front Josh, listen to the man!Josh. wrote:Hmm.. I wouldn't have thought it would affect it that much. They're still roundish!
Mainly I am just trying to be skint, I am taking my bike down to Melbourne this weekend and don't wanna buy a tyre since I have the Lugano coming afterwards. I have a feeling if I leave it as is I'm doomed for a flat though.
Reckon I might have something to tide you over in the shed, when you in Melbs this weekend?
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Re: A few questions about my near-finished build
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