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Post by Rushing on Nov 8, 2011 15:20:31 GMT -8
Another question on clipless shoes: do they have to fit tight or should there be a little room?
Someone mentioned to me that there should be a little room for when my feet swell from riding.
I'm certain I asked this question and received an answer, but I forgot.
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Post by rabbi on Nov 8, 2011 17:14:52 GMT -8
ehh, they should be tight, but not pinching.
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Post by rabbi on Nov 8, 2011 17:17:03 GMT -8
wait, so besides the price, what's the difference between the flite100 and a bareknuckle then? bareknuckle is made in italy with deda tubing (so lighter + stronger). better geometry (i think), and more PRON worthy. |
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Post by josr on Nov 8, 2011 17:52:14 GMT -8
they have a huge selection at citygrounds.
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Post by Rushing on Nov 9, 2011 17:38:28 GMT -8
What type of steerer shim would I need to fit a 1 1/8 stem?
I've seen a few that have different degrees and I have no clue what the point is.
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Post by rabbi on Nov 9, 2011 19:20:49 GMT -8
Wait, isn't your stem/fork/hs threaded?
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Post by craig on Nov 9, 2011 20:39:27 GMT -8
he has a goddamn threadless to threaded converter.
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Post by nlinealac on Nov 9, 2011 21:19:18 GMT -8
My brain just sploded  |
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Post by Rushing on Nov 9, 2011 22:44:19 GMT -8
I switched out forks, headset, and stem, but I would like to go back to thread less, because it would just be easier swapping out bars and getting my stem parallel to the top tube.
I kind of want ergo bars or road bars.
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Post by Rushing on Nov 9, 2011 22:53:33 GMT -8
Also, Craig, do you still have that Specialized steerer tube adapter?
If so, I would like to possibly try it out?
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Post by craig on Nov 9, 2011 23:11:31 GMT -8
i have a different size of what i sold ghabe. i'll see if i can find it.
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Post by rabbi on Nov 10, 2011 7:14:52 GMT -8
In that case, you'll need a 1 1/8" - 1" shim for your stem. What's the deal with getting your stem parallel with your tt? You want to lower your bars or something?
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Post by Rushing on Nov 10, 2011 8:45:23 GMT -8
I figured this, but I guess there are different degrees such as
+/- 21/13
+/- 20/28
+/- 16/8
+/- 14/10
+/- 12
I like how far the bars go down now, but these are track drops and I may be getting different bars.
My bars are pretty low as of now.
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Post by remspeedwagon on Nov 10, 2011 9:33:46 GMT -8
You're making this extremely confusing It's either going to be 0, 5, 10, or 15 deg That's readily available. (With -15 deg being closest to 90°. The rest being rises in minor increments) There's also the ones with major positive rise That should give you a drop stem effect
If you have a 1" threadless adapter You may still need a shim for your 1/8 stem
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Post by rabbi on Nov 10, 2011 9:37:45 GMT -8
I have no ideas what those numbers are referencing when they are like that. Stems are only +/- one angle. (Ex. +/-17). Ans shims don't have any angle.
I would wait till you get new bars to figure out what stem will suit you. Either way, you'll need a -15 or -17 stem to achieve what you want.
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Post by Rushing on Nov 10, 2011 10:17:26 GMT -8
This is what came up when I was looking at Specialized stem shims.
I guess I'll try and see what happens.
I do not have a thread to threadless adapter.
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Post by rabbi on Nov 10, 2011 11:06:28 GMT -8
Those are only for specialized stems. And they are also 1 1/8" only.
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Post by craig on Nov 10, 2011 11:10:39 GMT -8
dearest rabbi,
why do you ride such a teeny specialized saddle? I can't imagine you being comfortable on one of those. Perhaps it just fits your sit bones, but it looks like it's too narrow of a saddle for someone of your build.
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Post by rabbi on Nov 10, 2011 12:22:52 GMT -8
It's a 143mm?
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Post by craig on Nov 10, 2011 13:51:05 GMT -8
it just looks so damn tiny in the fb picture.
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Post by Rushing on Nov 10, 2011 14:16:54 GMT -8
Do you have any other recommended shim in mind?
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Post by rabbi on Nov 10, 2011 14:56:05 GMT -8
A shim is a shim is a shim. Just go to a shop and ask for a 1 1/8" - 1" shim.
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Post by Rushing on Nov 10, 2011 15:17:50 GMT -8
Mmmkay.
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Post by theghabebandit on Nov 21, 2011 0:33:31 GMT -8
yo nathan,
i was curious to what kind kind of tires you use while fixed?
brian uses gatorhardshells.
but stephen and craig use ultrasports and say they achieve the same results (durability).
i recently bought a pair of randos,
and i'm curious to what you use.
thanks.
also, why are foldable tires more expensive than normal tires?
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Post by rabbi on Nov 21, 2011 7:02:35 GMT -8
Gatorskins. I get 5-6000mi out of a pair.
folding tires are more expensive because kevlar/aramid beads are more expensive/time consuming to produce.
EDIT: I've used ultrasports before. They rode like crap and punctured relatively easily. They (f&r) also went square after <3000mi.
I also dislike randos.
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Post by Rushing on Nov 21, 2011 7:31:23 GMT -8
What would be a good portable pump?
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Post by rabbi on Nov 21, 2011 8:41:40 GMT -8
Topeak air-morph (or something like that, it has "morph" in the name). Or something from Lezyne if you wanna be balleur.
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Post by craig on Nov 21, 2011 10:08:47 GMT -8
Gatorskins. I get 5-6000mi out of a pair. folding tires are more expensive because kevlar/aramid beads are more expensive/time consuming to produce. EDIT: I've used ultrasports before. They rode like crap and punctured relatively easily. They (f&r) also went square after <3000mi. I also dislike randos. Ghabe: No offense to Nathan, but me, you, and stephen are a lot lighter than Nathan, so ultrasports won't wear out as fast. Granted, gatorskins are much more durable, they just cost more. Ultrasports are a great value for their cost. And also, Conti or GTFO. |
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Post by theghabebandit on Nov 21, 2011 14:24:43 GMT -8
yeah, i couldn't help but notice how cheap ultrasports are.
noted.
also, why no randos, guys?
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Post by josr on Nov 21, 2011 15:02:23 GMT -8
they dont need to skid. so randos just slows them down.
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