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03-07-14, 05:03 PM
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Should I run a brake on my non-machined H+Son front rim? I've ridden brakeless in the past (if anything I ride much more conservatively) and have years of experience riding. I don't want to be a jackass but the bike looks so damn clean without a brake.
03-07-14, 05:15 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
If it's a Formation Face or F30, you will ruin the rim. All other H+Son rims have a brake surface, it's just anodized.
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The problem is that none of my other forks are compatible with the Bianchi. The Leader fork has the same rake (28mm), but fits a totally different headset and headtube. The Dolan has the same headset and headtube but has 15mm more rake, which would totally change the handling. I'm thinking more along the lines of finding a compatible fork that is has a brake hole, such as the fork on the newer Bianchi Super Pista frames.
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03-08-14, 07:48 AM
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The problem is that none of my other forks are compatible with the Bianchi. The Leader fork has the same rake (28mm), but fits a totally different headset and headtube. The Dolan has the same headset and headtube but has 15mm more rake, which would totally change the handling. I'm thinking more along the lines of finding a compatible fork that is has a brake hole, such as the fork on the newer Bianchi Super Pista frames.
But yeah, if this is something you'll be doing seasonally and you are not going to get rid of the Bianchi any time soon, spare fork w/ brake is the way to go. A second crown race installed on it to work with your headset would be worth getting, vs. having to swap crown races every time.
5) spare wheel with Sturmey Archer drum brake hub...
03-08-14, 08:22 AM
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Bummer. Common standards are a good thing. Bicycle industry has it not.
But yeah, if this is something you'll be doing seasonally and you are not going to get rid of the Bianchi any time soon, spare fork w/ brake is the way to go. A second crown race installed on it to work with your headset would be worth getting, vs. having to swap crown races every time.
5) spare wheel with Sturmey Archer drum brake hub...
But yeah, if this is something you'll be doing seasonally and you are not going to get rid of the Bianchi any time soon, spare fork w/ brake is the way to go. A second crown race installed on it to work with your headset would be worth getting, vs. having to swap crown races every time.
5) spare wheel with Sturmey Archer drum brake hub...
03-08-14, 10:46 AM
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Time to get to work on my long desired but much delayed new wheelset
My weight ranges 155-165 lbs - with low-flange Campag Record track hubs, should I...
24h Campy Electron rims or 28h Omega Stradas???
My weight ranges 155-165 lbs - with low-flange Campag Record track hubs, should I...
24h Campy Electron rims or 28h Omega Stradas???
03-08-14, 11:03 AM
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I wouldn't go below 28h with box section rims like the Campy Electrons, especially in the rear.
03-08-14, 01:45 PM
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03-08-14, 01:53 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
03-08-14, 02:11 PM
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03-08-14, 03:16 PM
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Speaking of drilling a hole for a brake, my fork is not drilled but I have noticed a little 'dimple' on the back side where I would have expected the hole to be. Does this mean that I could possibly have my fork drilled?
03-08-14, 03:25 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
What fork is it?
03-08-14, 03:45 PM
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To be honest I am not 100% sure. I'll have to go into the shop I got the bike at to ask. All I know is it came with the bike but I am not sure if it was also built by the frame builder or if he sourced an existing fork for it.
03-08-14, 05:13 PM
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Thanx for your reply. Don't know if you were aware but Electons were "climbing" wheels. They were only available in 24 spokes front and rear, front radial & back was radial on the non-drive side and 1 cross on the drive side. I ride my fg bike like a one gear road bike & was thinking that if I built these with a 2 or 3 cross rear that should hold up???
03-08-14, 05:23 PM
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Thanx for your reply. Don't know if you were aware but Electons were "climbing" wheels. They were only available in 24 spokes front and rear, front radial & back was radial on the non-drive side and 1 cross on the drive side. I ride my fg bike like a one gear road bike & was thinking that if I built these with a 2 or 3 cross rear that should hold up???
That being said, at 160 pounds, 2 cross with a track hub and quality spokes and you'd be more than fine.
03-09-14, 03:31 AM
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Hi, should I buy a cheap fixie like https://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-fixie-933102 as a first. I currently have a very cheap and heavy mountain bike (despite rarely offroading) which I got a while back. Wanted a fixed gear for the simplicity. Does anyone have experience of this fixie in particular? Is it just going to fall apart or something? XD.
Thanks
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03-09-14, 06:54 AM
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What does your age have to do with anything ? I'm 67+ and ride everything. What do you ride now and what are you contemplating ?
03-09-14, 08:02 AM
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03-09-14, 08:04 AM
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Should I get Sugino Messenger crankset or the Sram S300? Currently have the stock RD2's that came with the Kilo Pro.
03-09-14, 08:12 AM
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That's what I thought! Thanks. I'm gonna put the old set on another bike. Just want to upgrade the main steed 
so the S300 or another suggestion?
so the S300 or another suggestion?