I believe they make braze-on adapters if you wanted to use that FD.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jake Brown Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 9:23 AM To: WVU Cycling Subject: [WVU Cycling] Re: Bike Ordering and Components Help Quick question: I plan to use my Ultegra brake/shift levers on the new bike, but since my Trek is carbon, it has a FD that is basically attached to the frame. >From what I have been reading, there is no issue with running a SRAM FD with Shimano shifters. I run x7 shifters on my mtb, with an LX FD. Can I get a double check, second opinion on this matter before I spend the money on a SRAM FD? Jake-ub On Dec 8, 1:20 pm, "Jonathan Zerbe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Triple checked. You will need the SI headset bearings for the 29er. > > On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 12:34 PM, Jonathan Zerbe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I doubled checked, the road bike frame comes with a headset. Seat collars > > are included for both frames. On the 29er frames, the SI headset bearings > > press right into the frame (no cups) and should be included (definitely if > > you are getting the combo). If not, those are inexpensive too. > > > On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 11:17 AM, Jake Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> Zerbe told me the other day that the Road bike does come with the > >> integrated headset. > > >> On Dec 8, 10:55 am, "Larry Liewie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> > Yes, seat collar and lefty headset are included but not sure about road > >> > headset. Andy.B, any comment? > > >> > On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 10:41 AM, Steven Nutt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> wrote: > >> > > and headsets? The lefty requires a special headset, i think it is > >> included > >> > > with the lefty fork, bu tyou may wan to make sure. > > >> > > On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 10:38 AM, Jake Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> wrote: > > >> > >> Is anyone aware to whether or not the frames will come with seat > >> > >> collars? > > >> > >> If they do not, everyone keep in mind that you will also need a seat > >> > >> collar. These are usually pretty inexpensive, and you can get them > >> > >> from Pathfinder. > > >> > >> I recommend these to add a little "bling" > > >> > >>http://www.salsacycles.com/skewers.html > > >> > >> Happy studying, and good luck on finals! > > >> > >> Jake > > >> > >> On Dec 6, 6:42 pm, "Liewiee/Larry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> > >> > Dear all, > >> > >> > 1)There is some unfilled information on zipp spreadsheet, please > >> check > >> > >> > your zipp order and answer the question. > >> > >> > 2)Lefty HUB and Zipp tubular spreadsheet is up. We need the total > >> > >> > quantity ASAP so that we can order it form pathfinder. I will check > >> > >> > the price with pathfinder. > > >> > >> > Larry > > >> > >> > On Dec 6, 4:26 pm, Ryan Post <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> > >> > > Ok, I got a bunch of emails from people confused about what they > >> > >> needed to > >> > >> > > get. > > >> > >> > > So I asked Liew and Jake to write up a help sheet that itemizes > >> what > >> > >> all > >> > >> > > goes on a bike, and recommendations. > > >> > >> > >http://wvucycling.com/Members/BikeHelp.xls > > >> > >> > > Robbie was cool enough to do a textual write up with some other > >> > >> opinions and > >> > >> > > info. > > >> > >> > > The Road one hasn't been proofed yet, hopefully Robbie can help > >> out > >> > >> with > >> > >> > > that, and I'll reload the file. > > >> > >> > > It was suggested to have an informational meeting for these > >> orders. If > >> > >> you > >> > >> > > want that, it can be arranged, would likely be at bike house. > >> Just > >> > >> don't > >> > >> > > know around exams and all that, since we only have a week. > > >> > >> > > If you haven't already, need to know frame sizes by Friday. > > >> > >> > > DEADLINE: ALL CURRENT ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY FRIDAY > > >> > >> > > I ALSO WANT $100 deposit from everyone on the team who's ordering > >> a > >> > >> bike > >> > >> > > that hasn't been on the team at least 3 years. Too much money to > >> get > >> > >> screwed > >> > >> > > on someone not picking it up after they come in. You can pay for > >> the > >> > >> bikes > >> > >> > > and components almost immediately next semester (I'll give ya 2 > >> > >> weeks); > > >> > >> > > Those wanting Zipps, I need ATLEAST half the money by Friday. > >> We'll > >> > >> check on > >> > >> > > the clincher availability, and whatever other notes were made. > >> Some > >> > >> people > >> > >> > > probably aren't going to get the 10 sets they ordered, since you > >> can > >> > >> only > >> > >> > > ride 1 bike at a time, and these quick release skewers are > >> amazing at > >> > >> > > letting you swap wheels on bikes in like under 30seconds. > > >> > >> > > If you can pay more, I'd really appreciate it. Otherwise, I'm > >> pretty > >> > >> much > >> > >> > > loaning my own money to the team to cover the orders. Zipps and > >> Bikes > >> > >> ain't > >> > >> > > cheap, I can't cover it all. > > >> > >> > > Hopefully the Park Order will make it before break, same for the > >> > >> photos. > > >> > > -- > >> > > Steven Nutt > >> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
