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• EU referendum, brexit and the aftermath

  in Miscellaneous and Meaningless • 1 hour, 14 minutes

  

  Is that Ron Perlman on the right?

• I am a frame builder AMA

  in Frame Builders • 1 hour, 23 minutes

  

  If this is correct Merckx's bike at that time was on 265. If that's good enough for cornering when racing, with clearance required for wide pedal and cages, does a rando bike really need a higher BB (I understand it'll be just fine)?

• I am a frame builder AMA

  in Frame Builders • 3 hours, 43 minutes

  

  2) Thought about lowering the BB to 270mm high. I don't like pedal strikes, and have the habits of fixed gear pedaling almost constantly, but as this one will be geared and I read that low BB is preferable for bike stability, I thought it could be good to lower it. But I don't want to have it too low either ; so what are the advised BB height for this use? is 270mm coherent? is it really necessary to lower the BB?

  ) Thought about lowering the BB to 270mm high. I don't like pedal strikes, and have the habits of fixed gear pedaling almost constantly, but as this one will be geared and I read that low BB is preferable for bike stability, I thought it could be good to lower it. But I don't want to have it too low either ; so what are the advised BB height for this use? is 270mm coherent? is it really necessary to lower the BB?

  I've done a bit of reading on the subject. A low BB certainly gives a more planted feel and interestingly it seems that a lot of custom bikes have a bigger BB drop than OTP. Some (most?) of it might be more psychological than pure physics, but for example a modern US geo CX bike feels more stable than an old school euro one.
  270mm is a bit high for a rando bike IMHO, with no benefits, but if that's what you prefer go for it. Or, as always, let the builder do its job.

• Any question answered...

  in Miscellaneous and Meaningless • 4 hours, 19 minutes

  

  Pointless discussions tend to thrive in the gravel thread...

  I have replied to you in the other thread however.

• Owning your own home

  in Miscellaneous and Meaningless • 4 hours, 48 minutes

  

  You missed an opportunity to create a "DYI with Dov" monetised channel.

• Shit fixie skidders say...

  in Miscellaneous and Meaningless • 1 day

  

  I hope not, he's pro guns and promotes Paul Klampers.

• hhsrb

  in Bikes & Bits • 1 day

  

  Anyone commenting on stem length should provide hard evidence of proper length* on their own road bikes. And correct bar angle.

  *130 minimum

• Shit fixie skidders say...

  in Miscellaneous and Meaningless • 1 day, 3 hours

  

  

  "intolerance"

• Lots of stuff for sale

  in Components, clothing and miscellany • 1 day, 3 hours

  

  Shipping included? If so dibs pending pics, thanks.

• Lots of stuff for sale

  in Components, clothing and miscellany • 1 day, 3 hours

  

  Chris King R45 10SP hubs Pink built to DT Swiss rims (caliper) Hubs
  serviced and built up two years ago, rims still super straight, plenty
  of brake surface. w/ Continental GP5000 700x25c tiresFront and rear
  250 euros

  Where are you located?