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Post by Rushing on Sept 21, 2011 16:12:26 GMT -8
He, he, he. Very reasonable.
It just seemed like you were giving me the "serial killer" look when I was going up the escalator.
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Post by extrasketchy on Sept 21, 2011 17:19:24 GMT -8
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Post by craig on Sept 21, 2011 17:22:58 GMT -8
He, he, he. Very reasonable. It just seemed like you were giving me the "serial killer" look when I was going up the escalator. Ah, so that's how you were able to take a picture above nathan. i thought you were levitating or something. |
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Post by nlinealac on Sept 21, 2011 19:14:31 GMT -8
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Post by josr on Sept 22, 2011 4:32:28 GMT -8
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Post by sids on Sept 22, 2011 9:10:38 GMT -8
Dear Rabbi:
What are your thoughts on Carbon, Aluminium, and Steel, for use on asphalt. Which of the three would you recommend for everyday use?
Thanks
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Post by rabbi on Sept 22, 2011 10:41:46 GMT -8
Everyday beater fixedgear? Steel, no doubt. Everyday training roadbike? Crabon. No use for a carbon track bike, and aluminum is nice if you're on smooth pavement. There's nothing wrong with an aluminum track bike on the street, but for me, it's not preferable unless I'm wearing bike shorts. If you go aluminum, I would ride at least 25mm tires and a carbon seatpost.
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Post by theghabebandit on Sept 22, 2011 13:29:46 GMT -8
dear rabbi,
why do my friends make fun of me whenever my right calf has marks from my chain after rides?
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Post by Rushing on Sept 22, 2011 14:54:11 GMT -8
Craig, I do that in private not in public.
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Post by sids on Sept 22, 2011 16:19:57 GMT -8
Everyday beater fixedgear? Steel, no doubt. Everyday training roadbike? Crabon. No use for a carbon track bike, and aluminum is nice if you're on smooth pavement. There's nothing wrong with an aluminum track bike on the street, but for me, it's not preferable unless I'm wearing bike shorts. If you go aluminum, I would ride at least 25mm tires and a carbon seatpost. I was only considering carbon because the Planet X is in the same price range as the Bianchi and Cinelli frames I was looking at. Carbon versus aluminium. I don't know, maybe I'll keep thinking. Thanks for the help. |
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Post by rabbi on Sept 22, 2011 17:12:06 GMT -8
Ghabe, because they just don't understand.
Chris, a carbon track frame is meant to be stiff as all hell. I would actually think it might just as or even more uncomfortable than an aluminum frame on the street. I haven't looked at the price, but have you factored in shipping from england? I know planet x has weird sizing, so doublecheck their geometry sheets if you go that route. I still say quality steel because you can do whatever you want to it and not have to worry about it being locked up. Aluminum dents easily and crabon will explode with no signs of damage.
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Post by Rushing on Sept 22, 2011 17:49:03 GMT -8
Dear, Rabbi
I hope you are not annoyed by my constant questioning, but I need to know these kinds of things so I'll know what to do or say to others.
If I were to get clipless shoes, what size should I get? I looked at a chart and it had sizes for different brands of shoes (none of which you advised for me to get). I wear a size 11 in Vans, but I know shoe size varies.
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Post by rabbi on Sept 22, 2011 18:13:14 GMT -8
Josh,
Go to a bike shop and try on shoes. Each brand fits a little differently.
11 in vans would probably be a 43.5-44 in gaerne, 44.5-45 in sidi, 44 or 45 in specialized, and 44 in shimano.
You're best bet would be to have a salesman size you up, though.
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Post by sids on Sept 22, 2011 18:17:10 GMT -8
Chris, a carbon track frame is meant to be stiff as all hell. I would actually think it might just as or even more uncomfortable than an aluminum frame on the street. I haven't looked at the price, but have you factored in shipping from england? I know planet x has weird sizing, so doublecheck their geometry sheets if you go that route. I still say quality steel because you can do whatever you want to it and not have to worry about it being locked up. Aluminum dents easily and crabon will explode with no signs of damage. I think it ships from the states, the largest they have according to the sheets is a 58 which may be undersized. Thanks to your input I'll go steel though, maybe a masi or bianchi. Thanks for the answers, they helped a lot. |
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Post by Rushing on Sept 22, 2011 18:39:52 GMT -8
I have been looking around at shoes on eBay, but I'm not into anything flashy. I liked those Sidi shoes that are in the Bike Porn thread. I posted it a while ago, but I don't know what they are whether it's mountain or road shoes.
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Post by rabbi on Sept 22, 2011 19:18:03 GMT -8
Chris,
Look at a bareknuckle if you're gonna go steel.
Josh,
Buying shoes on ebay is hit and miss. Be careful.
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Post by Rushing on Sept 23, 2011 7:41:50 GMT -8
Also, I was curious about cleat position and the variations that some shoes are capable of.
You had mentioned to get Shimano SPD or Time ATAC, I'm unsure what kind of cleats match up to the pedals.
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Post by rabbi on Sept 23, 2011 12:42:37 GMT -8
Most MTB/offroad shoes have 1-2cm of fore/aft adjustment. Left/right and rotation is in the cleat itself. Without being fitted, a good bet is having the cleat beneath the ball of your foot.
Cleats will come with new pedals when you buy them.
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Post by Rushing on Sept 27, 2011 10:16:41 GMT -8
Okay. I may just go with Shimano or Exaustar shoes, but I will start riding in those in January.
If given the choice, what crank set would you choose: Sugino 75 or Sram Omnium?
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Post by nlinealac on Sept 27, 2011 10:59:27 GMT -8
Sugino.
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Post by Rushing on Sept 27, 2011 11:12:19 GMT -8
I have the option of buying the full set for Sugino 75 (Bearing, cups, axle, etc.) but I 'm not sure how often I would have to do maintenance.
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Post by rabbi on Sept 27, 2011 13:37:37 GMT -8
For the price, I'd go sram. Unless you're getting a killer deal on the 75s, you can buy new omniums for less than the standard rate of used 75s.
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Post by Rushing on Sept 27, 2011 14:48:49 GMT -8
75 including chain ring with 43t and entire B.B. was $250.00.
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Post by rabbi on Sept 27, 2011 20:37:00 GMT -8
Eh, not a fantastic deal. Last time I bought 75s I got them for $170shipped and they had 50mi on them. Consider that you're also gonna need to buy either a new cog or chainring to get your gear ratio where you want it.
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Post by Rushing on Sept 27, 2011 20:39:49 GMT -8
I'll go for chain ring.
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Post by austin on Sept 27, 2011 21:29:52 GMT -8
sugino ftw
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Post by rabbi on Sept 28, 2011 6:14:11 GMT -8
A matching sugino ring is gonna run you another $80-125.
And you can get brand new omniums for $160shipped.
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Post by Rushing on Sept 28, 2011 16:44:56 GMT -8
I already bought it before. I have found a few rings that are used by others for cheaper.
I may sell it. I'm not sure.
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Post by Rushing on Oct 4, 2011 15:44:58 GMT -8
Dear, Rabbi
I think I'll stick to pedals and straps until January and have a new years resolution to ride clip less. I have found some shoes that are the perfect, but I was wondering what the deal was with the last strap on the shoe. Because there are two pairs that share similar perks, but the last strap is either velcro or zip and clip.
Sincerely, Joshua
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Post by nlinealac on Oct 4, 2011 16:29:23 GMT -8
Velcro is lighter and micro adjustable but will strech loose under hard efforts. Clips are strong and wont come loose but weight a bit more. Go with the clip.
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