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03-11-12, 10:29 AM
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when will people realize? years ago.
im hoping the phil wood nut swinging will die down just a bit more.
im hoping the phil wood nut swinging will die down just a bit more.
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03-11-12, 02:27 PM
#6952
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Some sunnier snaps of the fixed burly one. Gotta decide if I'll give the synthetic a chance or banish it away and replace with a good ol' Brooks.
Travel Agents double as a noodle or a cable pull boost for mixing caliper levers with linear pull brakes
Travel Agents double as a noodle or a cable pull boost for mixing caliper levers with linear pull brakes
03-11-12, 04:03 PM
#6954
Just smang it.
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Thanks! I don't think I've tried enough frames out to know how this compares for stiffness. I've only had two MTBs, a road bike, and this since I've gotten in to riding.
03-11-12, 04:05 PM
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I got it because of the u-brake mount and relatively short (for a MTB) 1020mm wheelbase. It is heavy cro-mo that I won't worry about abusing. Seatpost, stem, and bars in the pic are place-holders ONLY, I have not decided what I want yet. Some parts are on order. Cranks and BB will be the turbines from the Caloi in the pic.
The Caloi and Centurion in the pic are on the list for sale or part-out. The Centurion doesn't quite fit me at 47cm ST and 53cm TT. I only rode the Caloi twice last year, I think it is a bit too long for me. I'm trying to reduce to about 6-8 bikes that I will actually ride.
03-11-12, 04:08 PM
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03-11-12, 06:48 PM
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03-11-12, 07:17 PM
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Goes to 11.
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Made a couple changes. I start commuting to the new job tomorrow, hope I don't kill myself.
03-11-12, 07:32 PM
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03-11-12, 07:36 PM
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Late 1980s Specialized HardRock:
I got it because of the u-brake mount and relatively short (for a MTB) 1020mm wheelbase. It is heavy cro-mo that I won't worry about abusing. Seatpost, stem, and bars in the pic are place-holders ONLY, I have not decided what I want yet. Some parts are on order. Cranks and BB will be the turbines from the Caloi in the pic.
I got it because of the u-brake mount and relatively short (for a MTB) 1020mm wheelbase. It is heavy cro-mo that I won't worry about abusing. Seatpost, stem, and bars in the pic are place-holders ONLY, I have not decided what I want yet. Some parts are on order. Cranks and BB will be the turbines from the Caloi in the pic.
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03-12-12, 12:22 AM
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Would you just look at it
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I agree with you. I ride a kmc on the street because quality vs price I think its a better deal than an izumi or vertex chain. But I'm not completely against njs parts either. I love dura ace njs cogs, simple, strong, and very affordable. I'm tired of the people that buy njs because of the stamp, then argue til their blue in the face that njs parts are the highest quality, with their only argument being that they are stamped, and that some skinny little Asian races on them.
-connor
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To stay relevant, a new bike in my place (roommate who doesn't post):
03-12-12, 12:39 AM
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I love watching you and Toph get into NJS debates. It's like watching a tennis match. I love the fact that I have totally bought into NJS romanticism and I'm fully aware that I'm overpaying for a stamp as well as a quality part.
To stay relevant, a new bike in my place (roommate who doesn't post):
To stay relevant, a new bike in my place (roommate who doesn't post):
Ya, I saw his new bike on fb. Did he PhotoShop out the dent on the down tube? Or is the pic just crappy enough you can't see it? I like the wheelset
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03-12-12, 06:28 AM
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Would you just look at it
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The dent is still there, you just might need to upgrade your prescription (oh snap!). I like my wheelset better. You can actually see the logos (DADADADADADADA).
I love how he tries to justify his NJS obsession. I have none for mine, nor do I want/need one. Sweet parts with hipster tax: I'll live.
I love how he tries to justify his NJS obsession. I have none for mine, nor do I want/need one. Sweet parts with hipster tax: I'll live.
03-12-12, 03:51 PM
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Just smang it.
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If we chip in and buy one of these for Carleton, do you think we could get him to put it on his Tiemeyer?
03-12-12, 04:58 PM
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