Are you sure those pads aren't loose?

Wheel builders unite! I never have to retrue the ones I lace. And I ride like a dumbass

It really does sound like its rubbing somewhere. It's happened to me before. The chain might be running across the top or bottom lip right where the chain enters the guard. Also, aint nothing wrong with 3 pegs. Thats how I rode before I went pegless. ... more »

Buy a new one?

Would be nuts if someone here had it..

If you can, go with a chrome rear rim. Braking is just so much better on them. Almost a night and day difference. I also run dual compound Kool Stop pads.

Forgot the Banned bars' picture

Get one of these, remove the screw part, use it as a locking washer on drive side. Tightening my chain takes no time at all but you cant use pegs on these.

Hahahaha I had one of those Stole Thermalite seat/post combos when I first got a bike. I still have that plastic seat.

Save an extra 50 and get the frame you want.

I'm a clinical associate at a hospital and also install internet/data infrastructure.

That sounds amazing

I agree with the guys above me. Hell if I had a small startup I would not have any qualms about giving local friends with considerable style/skill/cred their own signature part. Who says only top riders can get sig parts?

Rants are not an upgrade to your cranks. Get Profiles or Powerbites, or the other great options out there. I don't understand why people buy cheap cranks if they ride seriously.

Never in my life have i heard of 20mm spindles. Do you have a picture of it?

How's your chainline?