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Post by rabbi on May 30, 2012 22:41:10 GMT -8
Mark, you can put new stuff on old frames with no problems. You just cannot use a bb30 crank and have to make sure you have the right cable stopsto get the routing correct.
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Post by Rushing on May 31, 2012 8:01:03 GMT -8
Dear, Rabbi
Does having a front wheel laced radially make much of a difference if you're racing on the track?
Also, I'll be buying the spokes and nipples tomorrow for the wheels.
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Post by rabbi on May 31, 2012 8:10:43 GMT -8
A radially raced front wheel will be slightly more aerodynamic and more rigid vertically than a crossed wheel. For a beginner on the track, it won't really make an important difference. The biggest improvement you can make it's getting a nice set of tires to only ride while on the track. For clinchers, I really liked Vittoria Rubino Pro Slicks* with lightweight tubes.
EDIT:
*at ADT. At Encino, I liked the Vittoria Open Corsa CX.
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Post by Rushing on May 31, 2012 8:25:52 GMT -8
Okay, because I see a lot of radial laced wheels on some track bikes.
Was not sure if it was just for looks or what.
Is it more rigid because it does not bend the spoke when laced radially?
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Post by rabbi on May 31, 2012 8:39:48 GMT -8
The length of the spoke is shorter and directly oriented to the drilling. That being said, it's not as stiff laterally.
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Post by sleptersly on May 31, 2012 18:35:30 GMT -8
Okay follow up, (I really missed asking you questions) what is a pretty decent gruppo that I should get in my dreams as I slowly build that exact SOMA commuter bike?
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Post by nlinealac on May 31, 2012 18:52:44 GMT -8
105, centuar, or rival. Don't know about apex...
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Post by rabbi on May 31, 2012 20:38:15 GMT -8
That bike would beer cool with silver Athena or silver 105.
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Post by sleptersly on May 31, 2012 23:35:16 GMT -8
I was thinking 105 because that's the only gruppo I know.
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Post by craig on May 31, 2012 23:41:11 GMT -8
go with 105. done.
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Post by sleptersly on May 31, 2012 23:42:58 GMT -8
You guys are the best.
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Post by josr on Jun 6, 2012 13:24:08 GMT -8
how do you sow lycra?
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Post by rabbi on Jun 6, 2012 14:58:19 GMT -8
Go to a fabric store and get a piece of lycra. Cut it to size and stitch it in a zigzag pattern.
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Post by josr on Jun 6, 2012 15:50:41 GMT -8
thanks,
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Post by Rushing on Jun 19, 2012 7:41:14 GMT -8
Dear, Rabbi
Lately anytime I ride in my Sidi's I feel discomfort. I'm not sure if it's because I have the buckle too tight or if I need insoles. I normally really feel the discomfort when walking or unclipping, should I think about getting insoles or is this a simple problem?
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Post by rabbi on Jun 19, 2012 9:10:15 GMT -8
You could try insoles. Or try loosening the buckle and straps. It's really a trial and error type of thing with feet. What kinda pain/where is the pain?
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Post by Rushing on Jun 19, 2012 9:54:01 GMT -8
I guess it's more around the arch of my foot and sometimes to the tips of my toes.
It could be because I wear Vans and the have a flat insole.
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Post by theghabebandit on Jul 12, 2012 0:57:51 GMT -8
yo nathan. how do you handle commuting in the heat?
any tips?
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Post by sleptersly on Jul 12, 2012 1:21:08 GMT -8
Bite the fucking bullet. You bitch.
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Post by rabbi on Jul 12, 2012 7:11:14 GMT -8
Bite the fucking bullet. You bitch. Pretty much this. It sucks, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Luckily its only hot when I go home. |
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Post by Rushing on Jul 12, 2012 7:41:47 GMT -8
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Post by jd on Jul 16, 2012 17:54:45 GMT -8
Dear Rabbi,
Thoughts on Eighthinch frames?
Scrambler / butcher?
i'm thinking of building a meh-bike but still be sturdy. if you know what i mean. lol
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Post by rabbi on Jul 16, 2012 19:28:58 GMT -8
I don't really know what you mean.
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Post by sids on Jul 16, 2012 19:51:20 GMT -8
Butcher is basically built for polo or tricking, they just came out with version 3 I think
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Post by jd on Jul 16, 2012 20:21:05 GMT -8
I don't really know what you mean. Sorry. I didn't know how to describe too well earlier either. But i guess i just meant to ask if you knew about the product and since the scrambler frame was cheap (like leader?), if it would take some beating. Butcher is basically built for polo or tricking, they just came out with version 3 I think i guess this answers my question for the butcher. if it was built towards polo and tricking, it should be fine not to worry too much about it getting bent/borken. lol been trying to look for more reviews but tricktrack is down. |
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Post by sids on Jul 16, 2012 20:38:11 GMT -8
I know some people sponsored by them for polo (free butchers), cheap bikes, but cheap, never heard any complaints
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Post by sids on Jul 27, 2012 8:23:17 GMT -8
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Post by Rushing on Aug 2, 2012 11:33:46 GMT -8
Dear, Rabbi
I ended up finding Jack Linquist's blog and he made a post involving Podium Legs. I'm not exactly sure what those are, but I guess it helps with recovering?
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Post by rabbi on Aug 3, 2012 5:44:47 GMT -8
Yeah, they are a recovery tool. 90% of bike racers don't have a soigneur to massage their legs after a hard race or between stages, and paying for massages can add up quickly. The initial investment its a little higher, but you can have a massage whenever you want.
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Post by Rushing on Sept 12, 2012 18:26:26 GMT -8
Dear, Rabbi
Just a thought, but what would you use on a track specifically for racing and/or commuting.
Just wondering what your set up would be. Or rather if you could build a bike what would you use?
Rushing.
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