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My drive-side crank failed today on Blackfriars Bridge, went to put the power down and "Boom!" wound up kissing a taxi driver's side window... Pedal came off with my Sidi, musta unscrewed itself somehow... I'm not sure what happened tbh, threads on the crank are FUBAR'd, pedal threads were fine... Got the pedal back on just to get me home but may have shagged the threads, we shall see tomorrow....
This means my new (to me) Truvativ cranks will have to step up for Monday Night Dragon Polo... I just hope I haven't killed the pedals, they're really nice old TIme Atacs... Lighter than my other pair, I like them...
/csb
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Man, these cranks are awesome... Went for a proper spin into town this arvo on them, Mrak was telling me that I'd notice the difference with an outboard BB, he was so right... A-ma-zing!
They feel like my Sugino 75 cranks used to feel right after I'd serviced my S75 BB... Perpetual motion machine...
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Speak to Cedric, I think he has an ACS one for sale since he's now gone micro gearing
Did you buy the 22t freewheel from a shop in London? If so which one?
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^^ BLB... £20 to punters...
I raised my saddle when I got back from Oz, my back was still a bit shit at the time and it really helped, but it's really affected my polo sklz...
Lowered it back to the way it was and it feels way better, lower centre of gravity, etc... Coupled with a slightly lower gear it's really improved the way my Pomp feels...
Looking forward to being dicked on court tomorrow (and then having to look for another excuse for currently being so shit)...
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A challenger appears...
CUSTOM HAND MADE - FIXIE STRONG FRAME AND FORK - POLO BIKE OR STUNT FIXIE
Design and coolness:
Professional polo bike frame designed to achieve maximum performance on the field.
Incredible short turn radius, for tight space performance. Superior agility and stability.Versatility:
You can run it fixed or free. Horizontal dropouts help you accommodate a wide range of tires.
LCG: Low Center of Gravity for better stability and low speed handling
BST: Bended Seat Tube for shorter geometry and improve short turn radius and handling
Maximum tire with is 26X2.35 designed for 26 inch tires.
You can run disc or V-brakes. You choose.
Long Horizontal drop outs to accommodate a good range of tires.
You can use it as a strong fixie to do Stunts or Polo Bike , or whatever you throw at it.REALLY STRONG AGILE FRAME AND FORK.
Specify Size, Color and Disc brakes in your paypal NOTEs to Seller.
Specifications:
Strong CROMoLLy Frame
Colors: Clear, Red, Blue, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, All translucent candy effect or Black or White.
Inverted V-brakes for a cleaner look on frame and fork.
Disc brake optional, just let me know.
Brake cable guides below TT @ 90 degrees
Triple Triangle geometry and reinforcements in TT/HT, DT/HT, BB to provide more strenghtDesign by Axl
Model: Bended seattube triple triangle Polo Bike
Hand Build by: MarinoSize: 52 54
Seatpost: from center of BB to TT 520 540
Headtube Length: 130mm 165mm
Top Tube effective 537mm 540mm
Seat Angle: 73 degrees
Head Angle: 74 degrees
Chainstay Length: 367mm
Bottom Bracket Drop: 35mm
Max Wheels size: 26 x 2.35
Rear spacing axle: 135 mm MTB
Seatpost diameter: 25.4mm BMX
Bottom bracket: 68mm english
Headtube 1 - 1/8
FORK Straight strong Fork with inverted V-BRAKESDisc Brakes optional, just let me know.
Axle to crown: 370mm
Rake: 30mm
Trail: 60mmWarranty:
1 year frame warranty.Delivery and Shipping Info:
Frame will ship from Peru, please diregard ebay location.
Continental USA free shipping, Expect 3 weeks delivery for Continental USA
Expect 4 weeks delivery for rest of the world
If faster shipping needed let me know. Some fees may apply.
Size 52 and 54 in stock, other sizes may take up to two additional weeks for production (Other sizes examples: 46, 48, 50, 56, 58, 60, etc)You will love the quality, strength, agility and maneuverability of this beauty, you won’t be disappointed.
IF YOU NEED OTHER SIZE JUST LET ME KNOW.
Any cuestions just ask write or email me.
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My Marino arrived yesterday - initial impressions are really good. The finishing inside the frame is no worse than a £300 hybrid, so on the money. Welds aren't neat but aren't as messy as that guy on that blog recently. The headtube was filed out but it was a bit tighter than I usually expect. Headset went in fine with a bit of grease
I've stuck the (likely innacurate) Ipod angleometer on there and that thinks it's 1 degree slacker than requested, but I used my own fork so it's as least as likely that my measurements or Onza's measurements are out as Marinos.
The paint seems pretty tough - some OTP bikes I build flake when I tighten up the disc mount bolts or axle nuts. Not here.
Longer post-ride review will go up on birminghambikepolo.com sometime soon.
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curved seat tube Joe, really?
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Good notion Beagle, will do. Picked up a Surly 20t rear from BC… should be about 41". Zoom!