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#4626
Your cog is slipping.
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New drivetrain parts are often loud.
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Now I snugged it up and wrapped it like you would with other bar tape and it's much less plush feeling, but much more solid. Thanks again.
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Scrod, how tight do you have your Nitto bar plugs? When I installed mine, I followed your pro tip and put just a tiny dab of dish soap on them for easier removal... but when I was trying to tighten them down with the allen key, they reached a point where they would just spin and wouldn't tighten anymore. They're in there and not going anywhere but I thought they would be more snug?
#4629
Your cog is slipping.
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After a day or so the soap will dry and you'll be able to tighten them a little more without them slipping.
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then your cleats will shift after you mash on the pedals, then your knees will hurt.
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Scrod, FSA Orbit-X headset... or Velo Orange Grand Cru headset? (I think you've used both if I recall the PedalRoom info correctly)
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Sorry scrod, tonight was uneventful. I'm bored.
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Oh my fault. I thought I saw that you used a Velo Orange headset of some kind. I like their stuff.
I guess what I'm getting at is - does it matter? For street FG riding, are headsets basically all created equal if you spend $40-$50 on one? My stock headset is rusting on the outsides and the topmost piece (under the stem though) is deteriorating and no longer forms a good seal. So I know it's time for a new one. Just don't want to waste money on something I won't even notice.
I guess what I'm getting at is - does it matter? For street FG riding, are headsets basically all created equal if you spend $40-$50 on one? My stock headset is rusting on the outsides and the topmost piece (under the stem though) is deteriorating and no longer forms a good seal. So I know it's time for a new one. Just don't want to waste money on something I won't even notice.
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Your cog is slipping.
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FWIW - I consider the Orbit X to be the best "mid-grade" headset I've found. The overall design is good, the bearings are really smooth and the lower seal doesn't let any grime get inside.
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Dear Scrod,
Are you sexy?
Are you sexy?
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scrod...got some paul racer mediums for additional clearance to run 28c tires (running front and rear)....front is fine, but for the rear, brake pads are seated at the lowest point in the brake, and only getting about 1mm of rim showing between pad and tire.
is the thinking, if it's not touching then it's fine? or is that too close?
is the thinking, if it's not touching then it's fine? or is that too close?
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Thx dudes
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Your cog is slipping.
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scrod...got some paul racer mediums for additional clearance to run 28c tires (running front and rear)....front is fine, but for the rear, brake pads are seated at the lowest point in the brake, and only getting about 1mm of rim showing between pad and tire.
is the thinking, if it's not touching then it's fine? or is that too close?
is the thinking, if it's not touching then it's fine? or is that too close?
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Hey man, I am in the market for a new frame in the near future and I thought that I would get your thoughts.
I saw the pics of the pink Dodici Gara frame. Are you riding that build? How long have you been riding it? How do you feel about it?
I ride the mostly smooth streets of So Cal regularly, and I am considering this frame because I want to try an aluminum frame that does not have pursuit geo. I do mostly long rides, 45-60 miles, and enjoy slow climbs. I do want something with comfortable road-like geometry, although I am pretty lean and flexible. I have really fallen in love with the aesthetic/appearance of aluminum frames opposed to steel frames.
How well do you think that this frame will suit me? Do yo have any concerns about quality and/or warranty stuff with Dodici? I ask because I don't many of them on the streets, and there doesn't really appear to be any shops in So Cal selling them much.
Thanks in advance for your time man, really appreciate it.
I saw the pics of the pink Dodici Gara frame. Are you riding that build? How long have you been riding it? How do you feel about it?
I ride the mostly smooth streets of So Cal regularly, and I am considering this frame because I want to try an aluminum frame that does not have pursuit geo. I do mostly long rides, 45-60 miles, and enjoy slow climbs. I do want something with comfortable road-like geometry, although I am pretty lean and flexible. I have really fallen in love with the aesthetic/appearance of aluminum frames opposed to steel frames.
How well do you think that this frame will suit me? Do yo have any concerns about quality and/or warranty stuff with Dodici? I ask because I don't many of them on the streets, and there doesn't really appear to be any shops in So Cal selling them much.
Thanks in advance for your time man, really appreciate it.
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hey Scrod, how's the ride on a Pake French 75?
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Your cog is slipping.
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Hey man, I am in the market for a new frame in the near future and I thought that I would get your thoughts.
I saw the pics of the pink Dodici Gara frame. Are you riding that build? How long have you been riding it? How do you feel about it?
I ride the mostly smooth streets of So Cal regularly, and I am considering this frame because I want to try an aluminum frame that does not have pursuit geo. I do mostly long rides, 45-60 miles, and enjoy slow climbs. I do want something with comfortable road-like geometry, although I am pretty lean and flexible. I have really fallen in love with the aesthetic/appearance of aluminum frames opposed to steel frames.
How well do you think that this frame will suit me? Do yo have any concerns about quality and/or warranty stuff with Dodici? I ask because I don't many of them on the streets, and there doesn't really appear to be any shops in So Cal selling them much.
Thanks in advance for your time man, really appreciate it.
I saw the pics of the pink Dodici Gara frame. Are you riding that build? How long have you been riding it? How do you feel about it?
I ride the mostly smooth streets of So Cal regularly, and I am considering this frame because I want to try an aluminum frame that does not have pursuit geo. I do mostly long rides, 45-60 miles, and enjoy slow climbs. I do want something with comfortable road-like geometry, although I am pretty lean and flexible. I have really fallen in love with the aesthetic/appearance of aluminum frames opposed to steel frames.
How well do you think that this frame will suit me? Do yo have any concerns about quality and/or warranty stuff with Dodici? I ask because I don't many of them on the streets, and there doesn't really appear to be any shops in So Cal selling them much.
Thanks in advance for your time man, really appreciate it.
It just arrived last week and I've only put about 60 miles or so on it but it fits me perfectly (as custom frames should) and I am incredibly pleased with it. The Dedacciai Fire 7003-AL tubeset is incredibly stiff without being harsh like a lot of lower-grade aluminum frames and actually rides a lot more like a steel frame when it comes to road vibrations and whatnot.
I have a feeling you're not seeing too many of them around because they are - for the most part - custom made in Italy. The ones available here in the states (distributed by Leader) are still pretty nice but they're nowhere near being the same frames.
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fwiw, I have a 26 in 25.4 stem. The clam fits the curve fine, but the is a wider gap in the clamp, my bolts could use another 1/4" or so. Functionally, I have had no issues, either flex or slippage.
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#4650
Your cog is slipping.
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But hey, they're your teeth.