What Did You Just Buy For Your Bike?
07-06-12, 12:14 AM
#8153
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
A track crank with a 50 tooth Gipiemme chain ring... 
Pondered going single speed to simple things up but the close ratio Shimano 600 block and tight gear range are pretty damn sweet.
Pondered going single speed to simple things up but the close ratio Shimano 600 block and tight gear range are pretty damn sweet.
07-06-12, 06:58 AM
#8154
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I did worse. I bought a Faghattaboutit. It looks good sitting on the shelf in my garage, because it's way, way too heavy to make a practical bike lock. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 4.5lbs, which is more than everything else that I typically carry with me on my commute.
I only use it if I know that I might be leaving my bike on the street in a sketchy area, which isn't very often.
It'll be replaced completely by an ABUS folding lock when I can spare the cash for it.
I only use it if I know that I might be leaving my bike on the street in a sketchy area, which isn't very often.
It'll be replaced completely by an ABUS folding lock when I can spare the cash for it.
07-06-12, 08:06 AM
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Why don't you just try selling the lock if you're never going to use it? It doesn't make sense to buy something so expensive and then let it sit on the shelf and tell yourself you think you're going to use it.
Better let someone put good use to it than to let a good lock sit on the shelf. Go sell it on CL right now or return it.
Better let someone put good use to it than to let a good lock sit on the shelf. Go sell it on CL right now or return it.
07-06-12, 08:45 AM
#8157
Brown Jersey Winner
I like my fahgettaboudit, when i tuck it into my belt its on my center of gravity so i dont even notice its there
If i had to put it in a bag it would be horrible though
If i had to put it in a bag it would be horrible though
07-06-12, 08:56 AM
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A set of marathon plus tires for my commuter
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07-06-12, 01:31 PM
#8161
Fixie Infamous
When you get your hands on that, let me know how it works.
I'm looking for something like that.
I'm looking for something like that.
07-06-12, 01:35 PM
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Yeah. Heard things about the PDesign Aquaracks letting the bottles fall out going over bumps (I'm sure you found that in your research as well?). Shipping on the bike shop's eBay account was $6 vs $8 on Amazon, heh (Circle City Bicycles). Just for reference.
Should be in by 7/11.
Should be in by 7/11.
07-06-12, 01:46 PM
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I just got my pdesign aqua rack today and my bottles fit snug. I think it depends on the size and shape of bottle you use.
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07-06-12, 07:07 PM
#8164
Fixie Infamous
Strada Wireless
Extra mount kit for the Roadie
New cleats just in case
Extra mount kit for the Roadie
New cleats just in case
07-07-12, 01:44 PM
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Recently bought new Shimano road cleats. Ordered a Mavic wheelset off of Velomine's webstore on Tuesday, and they arrived at my door this morning.
It's black CXP22's laced to Origin8 branded Formula hubs. Velomine stated that "**The CXP22 no longer has eyelets**" But I was really surprised and excited when I saw that the set that they sent me actually had eyelets on them.
It's black CXP22's laced to Origin8 branded Formula hubs. Velomine stated that "**The CXP22 no longer has eyelets**" But I was really surprised and excited when I saw that the set that they sent me actually had eyelets on them.
07-09-12, 11:59 AM
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Since I can't afford a real Milwaukee frameset, I bought the decals instead 
Any tips/tricks as far as making the decals last longer? I will clean and degrease the area before applying but is there a topcoat product that will increase the life of the decals? (protect from scratches)
Any tips/tricks as far as making the decals last longer? I will clean and degrease the area before applying but is there a topcoat product that will increase the life of the decals? (protect from scratches)
07-13-12, 09:47 AM
#8169
You gonna eat that?
New grips and bar ends:
Took the first ride with them last night.
Took the first ride with them last night.
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07-13-12, 12:50 PM
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I needed a new rear tyre, so I bought a thickslick elite urban 25c. First time purchasing this tyre.
07-13-12, 01:28 PM
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Totally biting Scrod's style and just bought these...
And one of these to mount it to the stem.
And one of these to mount it to the stem.
07-13-12, 02:03 PM
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Unless the actual bell is a Velo-orange bell and not the one you pictured, it won't work with their mount like that.
07-13-12, 02:51 PM
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https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...0&category=270
Very first review...
"If you want to put a bell on your classic steel bike, this is the one. Retro style, nice sound, easy to operate. I got the headset spacer from Velo Orange that allows you to mount this bell right next to you stem which looks fantastic and keeps it off your bars."
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07-13-12, 03:03 PM
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I asked Scrod a couple months ago.
The mount on those [Crane Bells] is different and can only be installed on your handlebars or a quill stem (if it's raised up enough) and they can't be disassembled to be used with VO's spacer mount because the striker is attached to the bracket. Also, they're like double the size of the VO bells.
