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Post by nlinealac on Dec 12, 2011 15:09:03 GMT -8
Short torso longish arm for my height. Hence the 90mm stem. That's probly it. I don't mind being a bit wide in the peloton, then bitches know whats up.
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Post by austin on Dec 12, 2011 23:42:42 GMT -8
i cant even tell a difference in bar width or crank length or anything haha
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Post by rabbi on Dec 13, 2011 7:25:34 GMT -8
Cranks are harder to notice, but I felt it was easier to keep smooth at a higher cadence when I went to 170s from my 175s. I couldn't exactly feel the difference in length, but the effects. Bars I can definitely feel. I have 44cm deda zero100s on my bk and 42cm on my bianchi. I had 44cm 3t ergonovas and loved the switch to the dedas. I just wish deda made a -17 stem so I could be matchy-match.
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Post by Rushing on Dec 13, 2011 9:00:09 GMT -8
When it comes to handlebars, you can or should feel the difference.
I'm riding 400mm Nitto RB-021s and they are alright, but when I go to a L.B.S. and I feel ergo or compact bars that are 420 or 440mm I feel a bit more comfortable.
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Post by craig on Dec 14, 2011 11:08:05 GMT -8
Cranks are harder to notice, but I felt it was easier to keep smooth at a higher cadence when I went to 170s from my 175s. I couldn't exactly feel the difference in length, but the effects. Bars I can definitely feel. I have 44cm deda zero100s on my bk and 42cm on my bianchi. I had 44cm 3t ergonovas and loved the switch to the dedas. I just wish deda made a -17 stem so I could be matchy-match. When I got new 105 over summer, I went from a 170mm to a 172.5mm crank arm. I could feel it instantly. It took a few months to get used to it on climbs. It's amazing how a 2.5mm difference can feel so different. |
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Post by nlinealac on Dec 14, 2011 12:33:51 GMT -8
I can def feel the difference between ny 165 fixie crank and 170 road. I hate the 165. feels like little baby pedal strokes.
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Post by craig on Dec 14, 2011 13:13:55 GMT -8
Haha so true. I want Sram Omniums with FUCKING 185 MM CRANKS.
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Post by rabbi on Dec 14, 2011 14:55:19 GMT -8
Fuck it, custom 200mm Zinns
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Post by craig on Dec 14, 2011 15:13:19 GMT -8
Holy shit, Zinns go up to 215mm.
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Post by fixedlove on Dec 14, 2011 15:50:55 GMT -8
Is there an advantage to having longer crank arms? Thought they was strictly for taller riders.
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Post by sids on Dec 14, 2011 16:15:11 GMT -8
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Post by nlinealac on Dec 15, 2011 11:32:27 GMT -8
Its all about what feels good.
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Post by octaviusprime on Dec 17, 2011 13:51:04 GMT -8
Is it possible to put a road bike cassette on a hub that's threaded for a singlespeed?
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Post by rabbi on Dec 17, 2011 14:27:58 GMT -8
Nope. Sorry dude. You can probably put on a white industries 2spd fw, but you'd have to pair it up with a road double.
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Post by nlinealac on Dec 17, 2011 16:32:41 GMT -8
Is there still a stupid questions thread? Also google knows things.
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Post by octaviusprime on Dec 17, 2011 17:59:39 GMT -8
Cool, just wondering. Thanks.
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Post by josr on Dec 17, 2011 18:49:23 GMT -8
would you ever "ride the divide" with me rabbi and nick and who ever else reads this. |
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Post by nlinealac on Dec 17, 2011 19:19:27 GMT -8
What the hell does that mean? But yes.
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Post by rabbi on Dec 18, 2011 12:34:45 GMT -8
Nick, I think he's trying to proposition you into giving him a blowie.
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Post by josr on Dec 18, 2011 14:41:02 GMT -8
what do you say nick?
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Post by nlinealac on Dec 18, 2011 15:24:56 GMT -8
......... 15 bucks.
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Post by theghabebandit on Dec 18, 2011 16:19:13 GMT -8
yo rabbi,
why do some people use spd pedals rather than road pedals (or vice versa) when riding fixed clipless?
i've seen a handful of people use spds,
however, i know you and brian use road pedals on your fixed gears.
is it a personal preference kind of thing?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2011 16:28:39 GMT -8
you can walk around in spd pedals without looking as ridiculous
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2011 16:31:46 GMT -8
also, not wearing out your cleats from walking and scratching shit up.
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Post by rabbi on Dec 18, 2011 16:42:37 GMT -8
I use road pedals for racing because the power transfer is loads better, I kknow I won't accidentally clip out, and plus I have nice crabon shoes. Spds give me hotspots when I'm really pushing it because the contact point is minimal. I use spds mon-fri on my bk for commuting to work, though. I guess it really just ddepends on what kind of riding I'm doing. Casual: spd, training/racing: spd-sl.
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Post by theghabebandit on Dec 22, 2011 14:12:17 GMT -8
what shoes do you recommend for street spd usage?
are there 2-bolt road shoes?
or is using an adapter pretty common?
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Post by rabbi on Dec 22, 2011 18:45:01 GMT -8
depends on how balleur you want to be and what your main use for them is.
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Post by craig on Dec 27, 2011 19:12:47 GMT -8
I'm still not completely sure on exactly what track geometry means. DIVULGE.
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Post by remspeedwagon on Dec 27, 2011 19:42:06 GMT -8
Short rake, minimal chainstay, steep-angle, high bb.. What's more to say?
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Post by nlinealac on Dec 27, 2011 21:28:44 GMT -8
This is when rabbi pops in with exact angles and ratios..... or not cause I said he would?
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