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• Posted in thread: Bending a seat post on 12/19/2011 at 10:57PM
  DGM Yes I considered those possibilities, but I had access to knowledge and equipment not available to
  many. I used a commercially available post to start. Even I wouldn't have tried with other types ...

• Posted in thread: Bending a seat post on 12/19/2011 at 10:57PM
  DGM, did you happen to notice the date of the original post? While your advice is certainly valid, the
  issue has probably been addressed.I keep forgetting to notice how slow this place seems to move.....

• Posted in thread: shimano spds or crank bros eggbeaters on 12/19/2011 at 1:08AM
  Eggbeaters are hard to beat. Plus they have the benefit of not being Shimano made.Hard to beat because
  they break and you can't ride your bike.Egg beaters are nice for the availability of all parts us...

• Posted in thread: looking for a special front hub on 12/19/2011 at 12:59AM
  Nope, never heard of a disc hub at 80mm spacing. Some annoying folding bikes use the mini spacing
  phenomenon, I have yet to see one with provision for a disc rotor.Check with companies like Bike Frida...

• Posted in thread: Triton on 12/19/2011 at 12:57AM
  good to know about the color option, and that's pretty cool that the hose routing was painless.Not only
  is this a sick build, a sweet frame with some of my favorite geo, but these photos really show i...

• Posted in thread: Bending a seat post on 12/19/2011 at 12:53AM
  I'd say don't do it.An aluminum post isn't designed to be bent. There's no way to know if you've cracked
  it while bending it. Leaving the opportunity for it to snap off while cruising along. The thoug...

• Posted in thread: good parts store? on 12/19/2011 at 12:45AM
  I'll second bikeparts.comThey're located in a real bike shop in Golden, CO. The service manager Dave
  knows his **** too.

• Posted in thread: Cheap spoke tension meter? on 12/19/2011 at 12:41AM
  Don't buy a cheap one. I use the park TM-1 and a DT Swiss one all the time. The Park is pretty quick to
  use, the DT is super accurate. Buying cheap precision tools is a waste of everyone's time.Also, ...

• Posted in thread: What do you want for Christmas?? on 12/19/2011 at 12:36AM
  I want to be left alone, so I can go ride.

• Posted in thread: Triton on 11/21/2011 at 7:08PM
  I just noticed the internal rear brake hose. I bet that was fun to route!