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what Chinese frame that you use zdrenka? any links on the build process post? i'm looking at the FM058 and FR601 (prefer cantis than disk)
although i may end up building an 1x9/10 if this route is chosen.Mine is an AC024 = same as On One Dirty Disco mould. 58cm frame came in at 1300g and 450g for the fork. Very stiff and has handled anything I've thrown at it.
However, I think there are better frames out there by now if you should end up with discs anyway. Biggest mistake is having the rear caliper within the rear triangle. -
Not a single cog was given that day.
... and how much of that pic is chopped?
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What would the price of a mielec realisticly be? Say, frame only + £99 generic carbon fork?
I think the nature boy, pompino and cross check have rather boring front end geometry. Very safe and slow. Also, no carbon fork.
If you go on the orient express you have mutible frames and geometries available. However you are looking at a price of around $500 (frame, fork, headset, shipping) + $160 eccentric BB before any import taxes. But you'll most likely end up with a build 1-2 kg lighter and stiffer. Warrenty is shit though.
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Interesting concept there Scoble. A shorter wheelbase would futher emphasise the quick handling i tighter situations.
I'm trying to think of downsides and as long as you can avoid toe overlap you probably only have to be content with a slightly more sloppy feeling cockpit when sprinting out of corners.
If you are going from a 110mm stem to a 130 you could also consider choosing a narrower handlebar to compensate for the increased radius between steerer and hand position.
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Just to add to the confusion I ride 73deg headtube and 50mm rake = 54mm trail.
Adding to that I have a very forward facing weight distribution and not too dynamic a position. In my training group I am known to be great at cornering and thats partly because my steering is very responsive and gives great feedback. However I sometimes I have trouble getting power down out of very slippy corners because of missing weight on the rear wheel. I can also get a bit hairy when riding down 25% slopes having so much weight on the front. However the extremely muddy and technically sections in danish races is a rarity. For reference: https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31/1484011_10202804866272592_1897250763_o.jpgI did try Hulsroys previous setup and it felt like there was very little weight on the front. Yet it felt a bit like a truck. Slow steering and very little feedback. When you rode it you rarely corrected your steering which sort of indicate that you can't feel whats going on.
So like Thue said. Two bladed sword.
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also,
the cheapest cassette freewheel is more durable than the best screw on type freewheel.
Road rear wheel + cog&spacer&lockring is generally cheaper than fixed wheel + freewheel
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My 8Bar with new cranks.
How do you like it? Is it worth the asking price?
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Is that a 42h frontwheel on that twoface bike?!
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That LOOK looks like a scoblebrick championships contender.
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XT (Black) Groupset (Brand new) £1200
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40+ kph rotafix down a slippery slope with opposing traffic today. Nice drift and adrenalin rush. However, not the greatest winter survival tactic.
TooSlackIsNotTrack
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So nice that bike. Never been a fan of those hoods, however the Red Yellow cranks is a strike of genius!
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Now with Grifo tubs and reflex rims. I bent both of my Stans Crest rims and through I'd try tubulars. Mainly because I could get reflex rims cheap and buy some lightly used tubs from a friend.
Luckily the spokes (straight pull) was only 2mm to short so I could use 14mm nipples instead. I can't believe how expensive straightpull spokes actually are and more importantly why?Its my first time gluing and I think I did okay. Ended up with clean rims, but did get some glue on the sidewall. Straight valves too :)
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That looks quite nice.
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riding/braking before tubular glue dried
Well he must be good at riding backwards and then brake really hard without making the front wheel skid.
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Much coolness, so steeze
http://303cycling.com/files/us-cx-ss-m3.JPG
Winning women elite bike:
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SSCX US Nationals.
Winner: Tim Allen. Nice shades bra.
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I sprung a leak :)
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Thanks! Credit goes to Mikkel Bech.
Cranks do really well. Ridden them like that for a year, no problem. I just shortened the original bolts. No spacers or stuff like that. They've had to overcome tons of torque up 20% climbs multiple times so fatigue doesn't seem to be a problem.
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Not the best photo, but rad bike. -
For the relaxing CX race where I carry all my belongings.
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Getting impotent riding a saddle like that yet showcasing a fine boner in the cockpit. Oh the irony.