Missing Link does have a new rear wheel with a quandro hub for $60, which I think makes more sense, so I decided to get the new rear wheel instead. Labor, parts, and tax is a little over $100 plus the money I already spent on getting the hubs, rims, and freewheel. I need 36 spokes for the rear, which the total cost is $27. Stainless steel spokes is $0.75 per spoke. Wrong! The labor cost for building a wheel is $75, which is the same almost everywhere in the Bay Area. So, I brought the parts to Missing Link in Berkeley and figure it would be cheaper to have them build a wheel for me, instead of buying a new wheel. I have the tube, tires, hubs (f+r), new 27"/iso-630 rims here, and the screw-on gears all I need is the spokes.
Cx700 origin 8 how to#
Lesson learned, if you want keep something, lock them.Īt first, I wanted rebuild the rear wheel because I was planning to learn how to build a wheel, but I really don't have time at this time of the year. Come on, the Magna bike as a whole only cost $60 plus tax, and the wheels don't even have quick-release. Few years ago, she parked her Magna in the same station and locked her frame only with a wire-lock. This is actually the second time this has happened to her. As a result, after she came back from work, the rear wheel was gone (in less than 24 hours). Anyways, one of the recent incidents happened to her a month ago is when she locked the front wheel and the frame to the rack but didn't lock the rear. My sister has been commuting with my Fuji Del Rey for about a year. Even if it's a Walmart Mongoose, I still thank God that it's still here with me.
Cx700 origin 8 for free#
I got the Del Rey for free from another friend and it does looks somewhat crappy, but it is exactly designed for this type of environment you don't want a Cervelo as your commuter here. My friend kept telling me to calm down and the bicycle doesn't cost that much, which is true. Not kidding, I have a bad habit of taking a quick glance outside once every minute. That's why I get extremely paranoid while my vintage Fuji Del Rey is locked outside the a sandwich place when my friend and I are having lunch there. I couldn't tell you how many times it had happened to me. Initial frustration quickly turns into worries, which is quickly followed by we have to face the reality that we will never get a chance to see that missing item ever again. Then, guess what happen next? I am pretty sure I parked my bike right at this spot (locked), or I am positive that I didn't take the rear wheel this morning, and of course, I didn't left it in the cube. After a long day of hard work or multiple 3-hours lectures, you get off the train, getting ready to unlock your bike, and planning to relax and have a little fun biking home. Well, a mid-size sedan can be just as bad, but most of the time it can be avoided by being super careful, using your common sense, and giving up your cyclist pride and walking/biking slowly on the sidewalk. You know what's the scariest part about bike commuting? It's not getting hit by a Double Decker because we don't have those here.
Cx700 origin 8 pro#
On-One Pompetamine Versa 11 Speed Pro - $1,646.63 (+ ~$100 shipping) So far, here are the top three of our perfect and obtainable bikes:ġ. Now, at least online and shippable to US, we are finally able to get a hold of these bikes that come with Alfine-11 and quality steel frame.
Cx700 origin 8 upgrade#
so the point is unless you are planning to upgrade your bike, or you can't tell what's the difference between $100 and $1000, it's probably not a good idea to buy a hub and build from scratch. Did I mentioned the required cog, small part kit, and the $70+ shifter (assuming you are not getting the Versa brifter)? Ok. But now, from Google shopping:įrom the list above, we have 1/3 of the Alfine-11 Speed hubs at around $500, which is more "affordable" than when it first came out I guess. In the US, the 11-speed hub itself was initially $600-700. Today, the Alfine-8's are beginning to get phased out, and we are seeing more and more Alfine-11. Merry Christmas! Like Santa, bike manufacturers are secretly listening to what we want.
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