N+1 LeJeune Pro (as far as I can deduce)
10-23-19, 05:00 AM
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10-23-19, 02:21 PM
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Beautiful Lejeune! Similar to mine except for the lugs. The PO had tapped the derailleur hanger on mine. Definitely rides nice and clears 42s as a 650b conversion. Currently fixed.
10-23-19, 02:51 PM
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@amillhench, I like that one.
650b takes getting used to since it changes the handling. But in a matter of days, I did get used to it.
650b takes getting used to since it changes the handling. But in a matter of days, I did get used to it.
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10-23-19, 09:07 PM
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@amillhench, I like that one.
650b takes getting used to since it changes the handling. But in a matter of days, I did get used to it.
650b takes getting used to since it changes the handling. But in a matter of days, I did get used to it.
10-24-19, 10:42 AM
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When I first put the 650b wheels on my racing bike, the handling felt wrong in some inexplicable way. I guess I have to aim the bike differently in tight turns. But I got used to it, and I don't notice it anymore.
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10-24-19, 01:24 PM
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Has anyone measured the STA and HTA on their Lejeune CDM or Pro? I expected parallel 73s but it seems the HTA is closer to 72.5. This is with a magnetic angle finder.
10-24-19, 01:48 PM
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What are turnstiles? I go through them in the subway.
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I would agree. Tight turns is really the only place I notice it, like going around turnstiles or extreme switchbacks.
Has anyone measured the STA and HTA on their Lejeune CDM or Pro? I expected parallel 73s but it seems the HTA is closer to 72.5. This is with a magnetic angle finder.
Has anyone measured the STA and HTA on their Lejeune CDM or Pro? I expected parallel 73s but it seems the HTA is closer to 72.5. This is with a magnetic angle finder.
