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Post by Rushing on Apr 18, 2011 21:44:27 GMT -8
170mm is standard. I wouldn't run a 175 length on my fixed gear Standard meaning very common? What exactly does the length do for me? |
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Post by remspeedwagon on Apr 18, 2011 21:56:14 GMT -8
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Post by rabbi on Apr 18, 2011 22:04:06 GMT -8
you cray-cray. i don't even run that size on my road bike. |
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Post by Rushing on Apr 18, 2011 22:06:46 GMT -8
So it looks like I'm sticking to 165 or 170. I ride daily and fast. |
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Post by rabbi on Apr 18, 2011 22:11:36 GMT -8
i guarantee you ride at a moderate pace.
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Post by Rushing on Apr 18, 2011 22:12:37 GMT -8
i guarantee you ride at a moderate pace. Moderate does sound more accurate. |
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Post by nlinealac on Apr 18, 2011 22:33:39 GMT -8
I'm about that height. I have 165 on my track bike and 170 on my road. I prefer the feel of the 170 but if you can spin 165 is a good idea cuz less pedal strike. Also Mr. Kam tells me 165 is preferable for track racing..... Guessing your not to worried about that.
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Post by nlinealac on Apr 18, 2011 22:34:18 GMT -8
Also....... Craig...... 175? You cray cray.
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Post by rabbi on Apr 18, 2011 22:36:47 GMT -8
I'm about that height. I have 165 on my track bike and 170 on my road. I prefer the feel of the 170 but if you can spin 165 is a good idea cuz less pedal strike. Also Mr. Kam tells me 165 is preferable for track racing..... Guessing your not to worried about that. 170 is the norm these days on the track for more leverage. |
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Post by nlinealac on Apr 18, 2011 22:43:46 GMT -8
So now all y'all bitches know what's up with crank length! Next question!!!!!!
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Post by theghabebandit on Apr 19, 2011 6:45:01 GMT -8
So now all y'all strawberryes know what's up with crank length! Next question!!!!!! uhm, yeah. uhh....how do, uh, magnets work? |
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Post by raycecar on Apr 19, 2011 7:14:54 GMT -8
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Post by nlinealac on Apr 19, 2011 13:32:23 GMT -8
^^ this.
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Post by sids on Apr 21, 2011 12:26:17 GMT -8
Okay so the feedback seemed to suggest that I should go chrome rather than white, new shopping list: EighthInch Half-Link Chain Silver $24.50 EighthInch Bullhorn Handlebars in High Polished Silver 42cm $24.50  EighthInch Julian V2 Wheelset in Silver Machined $174.50  EighthInch Crankset in Silver 170mm $50.00  Thoughts? |
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Post by remspeedwagon on Apr 21, 2011 12:33:08 GMT -8
Sure dude. Eighth-inch groupo is sick on conversion fixies
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Post by rabbi on Apr 21, 2011 12:38:50 GMT -8
Everyone's feedback is to NOT DO IT.
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Post by remspeedwagon on Apr 21, 2011 12:43:11 GMT -8
Yeah, don't you have a track frame to lay those new parts on?
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Post by sids on Apr 21, 2011 12:44:11 GMT -8
Everyone's feedback is to NOT DO IT. Which I have to admit to not really understanding the outrage against it. It was a slightly above average bike manufacturer and this was their bottom line road bike. It is not like I am taking a top of the line vintage irreplaceable road bike and cutting off the braze-ons etc. I think it looks nice, but at the same time I saved all of the components and can always go back if I so choose. I am not doing anything to it that will permanently change it from being a road bike. |
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Post by remspeedwagon on Apr 21, 2011 12:49:49 GMT -8
I mean, I guess it will look cool. But don't you have another bike?
Those parts are solid enough. I wouldn't like their bullhorns on account of flex. I wouldn't use the crankset because I own SRAM Omniums. Their wheelsets are better than most of the other basic QBP components and I would buy it. Good price on everything, too
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Post by sids on Apr 21, 2011 12:58:32 GMT -8
I mean, I guess it will look cool. But don't you have another bike? Those parts are solid enough. I wouldn't like their bullhorns on account of flex. I wouldn't use the crankset because I own SRAM Omniums. Their wheelsets are better than most of the other basic QBP components and I would buy it. Good price on everything, too Yeah I have a steamroller and a roadbike. Thanks for the input on the components, have you used their bullhorns? What brand would you suggest instead? |
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Post by craig on Apr 21, 2011 13:13:16 GMT -8
those bullhorns suck. they take away a lot of control you get from drops.
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Post by sids on Apr 21, 2011 13:16:01 GMT -8
those bullhorns suck. they take away a lot of control you get from drops. I'm not a huge drop person. I have them on both of my other bikes, just never feel that comfortable to me. |
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Post by craig on Apr 21, 2011 13:17:47 GMT -8
i see, but if you're going to get drops, don't get these eighth inch ones. get ones with some drop. like nitto rb021.
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Post by sids on Apr 21, 2011 13:23:41 GMT -8
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Post by craig on Apr 21, 2011 13:25:18 GMT -8
ehh, soma kind of sucks. try this website out. www.prowheelbuilder.com/you can make a custom wheelset or do a semi custom one to save some money. |
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Post by rabbi on Apr 21, 2011 15:00:50 GMT -8
or just get formula hubs to mavic rims for cheaper than anything and probably still better.
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Post by Rushing on Apr 21, 2011 15:39:38 GMT -8
So now all y'all strawberryes know what's up with crank length! Next question!!!!!! Okay. What about bottom brackets? |
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Post by remspeedwagon on Apr 21, 2011 20:14:09 GMT -8
sids Your original choices are fine. Don't let us sway your judgment Rushing What crankset are you going to be getting?
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Post by Rushing on Apr 21, 2011 20:31:39 GMT -8
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Post by rabbi on Apr 21, 2011 20:51:54 GMT -8
Support your local bike shop and buy from them.
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