Recent content by altermod

What about electronic with triple chainring??? I ride alot of hills and have given up trying to prove to myself I should ride a double chainring. I ride with a Record triple. Having an electronic triple would be great because of all the trimming I wouldn't have to do. Even though that doesn't...

Speaking of Yacht paint... Why not use a 2 part polyurethane based yacht clear coat after you wetsand and prep the surface of the carbon. If you use the "roller and tip" technique you should get a smooth stroke free glossy clear coat finish. 2 part poly yacht paint is about as strong and chip...

I personally do not buy into Rapha's marketing. Then again I don't think I'm a hipster. I think there is a bit of bleed over coming from fixed gear culture where fashion statements are part of the whole bicycle eco healthy deal. After all what cycling jersey company also sells jeans, trousers...

So funny thats who my gf told me to go see! I guess I have to go talk to him now. Thanks for all the help guys. One more question, I have a bunch of Veloflex Pave 21mm tires. Can I still use them with the Velocity A32 rim? What would be the drawback vs using 23mm tires?

SO then maybe I'll give the A23s a shot? Maybe go 32 spoke on Chorus Hubs. I had a sweet riding pair of Aerohead 32s laced to Chorus hubs, dt swiss double butted, brass nipples. So if I use 32 spoke hubs, Velocity A23 rims, what type of spokes and nipples should I go for? Can I save some...

I vote Campy. I've had Campy Chorus on my bike for 10 years and just now replaced the rubber hoods on the shifters. My Campy groupset has had a virtually trouble free life. I don't have the heart to sell the bike because there is literally nothing wrong with it except for the wheels. But wheels...

RDV4ROUBAIX, I'll take your word and look into the Velocities again. I have a pair of Velomax Ascent hubs 24 rear 18 front. The rear used the Aerohead Off Center rim. The front rim has some hops from a bad pothole hit. I was thinking of having the wheels rebuilt. How would you recommend them...

Yeah, I've had some nice custom built wheels. I do like the way the Neutrons look though. Thats the style driven part of me talking. The practical part of me knows that a custom laced wheel is the most serviceable, cheaper, and easily maintainable route. The next question would be what is a...

Just curious. I'm considering whether I should get a pair of Neutrons (complimentary factor) or get a pair of conservatively light rims laced up. I have a special edition bike that was built up all black and I really dig the black hubs, spokes, rims of the Neutrons. Plus I've heard good things...

I've been interested in picking up some Neutron Ultras and was curious if anyone knows how much the rims alone weigh?

Hey Thanks. I thought so too.

Oops I meant to put this in the Clinic.... :o Sorry admins. Can I move this myself?

Vockler unrealistic performance I justed signed on the the forums today. I don't keep up with all the specifics about cyclists who dope but Vocklers performance throughout this tour seems extremely suspect. Like someone else mentioned he has pulled a Rasmussen. How does he ride so...