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04-07-12, 09:43 PM
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04-07-12, 09:47 PM
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The Deda Mistral tape I'm using(which matches my saddle great) doesn't allow me to make that bend with the tape and have it look even halfway decent. I tried, the Cinelli logo is a bit flashy for me and I had all intentions of wrapping the whole bar, but it just wasn't plausible with this tape. If I could find a perforated leather-like tape that has a decent amount of padding and doesn't cost my first born, I'd be willing to try it.
04-08-12, 02:36 AM
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Buddy of mine is selling his lightly used complete set with a friend discount for me; still big $$$$ through (note the $'s); perhaps the chance of a lifetime but I'm torn between buying it as a collectible and the much more economical choice of buying the park equivalents of all the tools in it.
04-08-12, 10:49 AM
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Should I sell my Aksiums and build DT Swiss 240 + Velocity A23 + Sapim Lasers?
04-08-12, 10:54 AM
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Regarding toolset : if you're a campyphile and you intend to build a legion of campy bikes go for that set... It is indeed a chance of a lifetime!
04-08-12, 11:27 AM
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Buddy of mine is selling his lightly used complete set with a friend discount for me; still big $$$$ through (note the $'s); perhaps the chance of a lifetime but I'm torn between buying it as a collectible and the much more economical choice of buying the park equivalents of all the tools in it.
04-08-12, 12:35 PM
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Yeah, you guys make a great point about the price point; I'm weighing in rationality and my own stupid desires... I mean damn, that set would look awesome in my house... being displayed in the open and probably not used.. 
I wouldn't, it's more of a lateral move to me...
I wouldn't, it's more of a lateral move to me...
04-08-12, 01:20 PM
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Might be just me, but if I were to buy that set, I would use those tools until they all broke.
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04-08-12, 01:32 PM
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I used that on my Nashbar bullhorns and really liked the way it felt, it just doesn't match my saddle nearly as well as the Deda tape. I will consider it though, I wouldn't mind being able to ride without gloves.
04-08-12, 01:50 PM
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04-08-12, 02:09 PM
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That's what I'm thinking. I would hardly say it's a lateral move... Aksiums are basic low-mid end wheels. The weight is a huge turn off for me. Heck... they're heavier than my Novatec Forces (deeper, more spokes, high flange hubs). Using weights I found listed online, the 240/A23 would be ~1400g, which is almost a pound lighter than the Aksiums!
I'm still curious as to why leuky and gigantor think it's a lateral move.
I'd HED Belgiums, but they don't come in the drilling I'm looking for. Plus, I can get two A23's for the price of one Belgium.
Zipp 101's are the next step up.
I'm still curious as to why leuky and gigantor think it's a lateral move.
I'd HED Belgiums, but they don't come in the drilling I'm looking for. Plus, I can get two A23's for the price of one Belgium.
Zipp 101's are the next step up.
04-08-12, 02:17 PM
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Should I swap all the black parts for chrome on my Kilo? Thomson post/stem, Andel cranks, Nitto 123AA's?
I'll probably keep all the stock parts for when I resell, and swap the nice parts to a nicer frame.
I'll probably keep all the stock parts for when I resell, and swap the nice parts to a nicer frame.
04-08-12, 02:28 PM
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True... we'll see. The cranks are probably what I'll last switch out.
04-08-12, 04:37 PM
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I'd say just ride it into the ground first. Or I'd change the crankset first to something that is 144bcd so you can start stocking up on chainrings (I'm assuming you're going to keep coming to the track).
04-08-12, 05:12 PM
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Yeah... this sounds more appropriate. Just change what I need to. I guess just track drops and a new crank set. Probably get some used DA on ebay.
04-08-12, 06:17 PM
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There is also nothing wrong with your current bars. Unless you think it's flexy for you.
04-11-12, 08:24 PM
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Should I:
Keep my Ortliebs and buy some racks, or sell the Ortliebs and buy a BOB trailer?
Keep my Ortliebs and buy some racks, or sell the Ortliebs and buy a BOB trailer?