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unknown666
- Member since Oct 28, 2006
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Calgary , Alberta - 2 Followers
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unknown666 ryanjames's photo
Sep 30, 2013 at 20:12
Sep 30, 2013
Nice truck!
unknown666 skandal's photo
Mar 13, 2013 at 19:01
Mar 13, 2013
It'd be mighty fun to get a 150mm wide hub in there if the frame spec was EXACTLY 150mm... The hub would be annoyingly hard to put in the frame if the dropout spacing was precisely 150mm as it would bind on the frame on the way in. Almost all frames and forks, even expensive ones I've worked on have more clearance to them than the strict hub spacing number. I can assure you that I've worked on a VERY wide variety of bikes. The dropouts will come together when you clamp it with the rear axle and that little bit of space will allow the wheel to be inserted and removed easily from the dropouts. If I were you, I'd be concerned if, using a tool like this http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/dropout-alignment-ffg-2, you found that the dropouts are misaligned laterally and vertically. THAT is frame misalignment. If that is your only issue, the frame is probably bomber. Go out and enjoy it :)! Just for entertainment, I just checked an expensive road fork. It sits at 101.7mm between the dropouts (and the hub is 99.98mm wide).
unknown666 mikelevy's article
Mar 29, 2012 at 14:32
Mar 29, 2012
2013 SRAM Grip Shift - First Ride
I must admit that when I first saw this review my first thoughts were something along the lines of "oh god, they've reincarnated something that was rightfully dead". My memories of the first grip shifters were less than positive. The plastic indexing barrels on older grip shifters would often wear down quite rapidly, leading to imprecise indexing that could not be adjusted to work properly. This left a decidedly sour taste in my mouth, as I was paid to make these things work (as a bike mechanic). Perhaps some of these negative props are derived from people who developed a dislike for sloppy shifting older units. Fortunately, they've included a metal indexing barrel this time round, time will tell if this batch actually wears gracefully. Personally though, I've always preferred the shifting action of triggers, or even the much maligned shimano dual control levers. To each their own.
unknown666 nouser's article
Mar 27, 2012 at 5:08
Mar 27, 2012
RR Peoples Choice Award: Automatic Gear Shifter
NO! BAD! Kill this idea before it grows!
unknown666 harlembrown's photo
Jan 22, 2012 at 21:00
Jan 22, 2012
what is the exact issue with the hub??
unknown666 Z-WAAAAAZ's photo
Dec 25, 2011 at 15:30
Dec 25, 2011
I'm an atheist and I just finished opening my xmas presents!
unknown666 onetwofour's photo
Dec 15, 2011 at 23:04
Dec 15, 2011
Awesome, why don't you go ride your cracked frame and find out why normal people either call up the mfg and get a warranty frame or buy a new one when they see cracks.
unknown666 cactusgunslinger's photo
Nov 23, 2011 at 19:12
Nov 23, 2011
Ouch! Something that looks that good shouldn't be allowed to break!
