You're right Stokes. So the wavy was missing. Not only that, but looking at images of my bottom bracket online I realized that the small rubber ring that rests on top of the drive side bearing between it and the inside of the spider was missing as well!

I think that rubber ring is called a bearing cover. Helps keep gunk out, but may not affect function much. I also gather that there is some variability in bottom bracket and crank dimensions such. The wavy washer is a hedge. My FSA came with a few very thin washers "just in case" the BB30 wasn't built "according to spec".

Anyone feel like being an early adopter? I would get one for my TT bike if they sponsored us [via dealz].

http://www.stagescycling.com/stagespower
http://store.nexternal.com/stages/all-stages-power-meters-c2.aspx

Craig Zolan said:

@mugwump - more info on the Stage Cycling StageONE power meter. Seems like a cool crank based power meter at fairly low cost:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/interbike-2012-tech-stages-cycling-stageone-power-meter

vlad said:

Anyone feel like being an early adopter? I would get one for my TT bike if they sponsored us [via dealz].

http://www.stagescycling.com/stagespower
http://store.nexternal.com/stages/all-stages-power-meters-c2.aspx

I would, though I'm waiting for the Hollowgram version. They don't have anything for road BB30 right now.

Craig,

They show the hollowgrams on their web site but no pricing or availability yet.

anyone have experience with either the cycleops brand trainer tire or the minoura dualist trainer tier?

thanks!

another quick question.

ultegra vs 105 cassettes. Is there any difference? According to some websites the 105 cassette weights in ~1 gram heavier than the ultegra. Is there any difference?

Ultegra: 10-speed road race cassette Aluminum carrier Updated sprocket design for better shifting tolerance and more accurate shifts ~ 209g

SHIMANO | 105 CS-5700

Product Details 10-speed road race cassette Aluminum carrier Nickel plated steel cogs ~ 210g

I've always thought 105 stuff was a steal.

With most cassettes, price reflects materials, finish, and number of cogs pinned together.  The cheapest cassettes have the least finishing work or coatings and typically have all but the smallest (ie the 11) pinned together.  They're also the heaviest.  The most expensive have titanium cogs for the tallest and are joined by machined carriers to save weight.  In between, like the ultegra vs. 105, there is very little difference.  My guess is the finish on the cogs isn't as good on the 105, but that's probably about it.  Pros typically have mid-range cassettes on their race bikes to make sure they don't go under the uci weight limit.  Titanium cogs are not only expensive but wear out faster, so most of us would be wise to avoid them. 

mperlberg said:

anyone have experience with either the cycleops brand trainer tire or the minoura dualist trainer tier?

thanks!

Nope, but I do have experience with the Kenda trainer tire (co-branded with Kurt Kinetic). DO NOT BUY IT.

my main concern with the cycle-ops tire is the color.  Too easy to forget it is trainer-specific and take it out on the road.  The Continental tire is bright orange and treadless and you'll never mistake it for a road tire.

The additional benefit of the continental orange trainer tire is that fitting it onto the rim will build exceptional upper body and core strength - ideal for cross.

@Mike.

Trainer tire? Seriously? Does it get any more bourgeoisie than that? I am going to enjoy putting the wood to you fancy lads and your "trainer tires" this spring. Yacks

My trainer tire: an old ass gatorskin.  Works great. Low noise.

Jeff Owens said:

My trainer tire: an old ass gatorskin.  Works great. Low noise.

I hear those are particularly quiet when the wheel never turns :P

twoyacks said:

Trainer tire? Seriously? Does it get any more bourgeoisie than that? I am going to enjoy putting the wood to you fancy lads and your "trainer tires" this spring. Yacks

It's a $25 piece of rubber that never wears out, and it's smoother and quieter. I have a vittoria one and it works great. My old gator skins are on my commuters.

twoyacks said:

Trainer tire? Seriously? Does it get any more bourgeoisie than that? I am going to enjoy putting the wood to you fancy lads and your "trainer tires" this spring. Yacks

Wait, don't you have a $1000+ Computrainer? Talk about bourgeoisie!

At the shop we just had a clinic from the CycleOps rep - basically the trainer tire is made to last longer under those high-friction conditions, and to be quieter than your average road tire.  I think if you have an old pair of tires that are free of grit, that should be almost just as good.  The noise difference is probably minimal.

I agree with JP that it would be better if they made it a more distinctive color - you don't want to be running those trainers outdoors.

My old trainer (cyclops) worked fine with a "retired" conti gatorskin.

I was chatting with Jeff the other day when he expressed his dismay that no one makes an orange helmet.  Well -- I found one: http://www.e-rudy.com/index_inner_detail.php?group_id=3&cat_id=&item_id=HL512601US

I thought I'd share it here in case anyone wants to go for the ultimate in kit-helmet colorway synchronization.

Spiuk Daggon, Catlike Mixino are currently made in Orange. Also NOS Giro Atmos or Aeon from the period when they made the Rabobank team helmets are a good match.

I like the white helmets for a number of reasons.

1. coolest temp wise in the summer
2. most versatile
3. our new kits are predominantly white
4. white just looks classy.

The problem with a color "matched" helmet is that it really never matches the kit. This kind of graphic/design dissonance grates on my nerves when I watch Le Tour contenders with their "matching" green or yellow helmets.

Anyway, that's my opinion on the matter. But I certainly wouldn't begrudge any team members who purchased themselves an orange helmet! I'm just going to stick with white...as long as that's what Rudy wants!

I don't think I'll go with an orange helmet myself.  I am a little too tall and wide in the head so would run the risk of looking like an enormous decorative pumpkin stand.

I am in the market for a white helmet, though; seems like a no-brainer to go with Rudy, given the sponsorship/generous discount.

Is the mixino out yet? It's gonna be like $300. Good news was I got a whisper at competitive cyclist for $130 bc I guess they're making room for the new catlikes.

Other orange helmets: 

Lazer Helium (orange w/black)http://www.all4cycling.com/shop/lazer-helium-helmets-orange-flash-pm-37963.html?cPath=709_653

Kask Mojito (white w/orange)
http://www.kaskhelmets.com/Products/Road-bike/MOJITO

POC Time Trial Style
http://www.all4cycling.com/shop/poc-trabec-race-helmet-orange-white-pm-37700.html?cPath=709_653

FWW..My Rudy Sterling helmet was a quality control nightmare. I ended up giving it away to Kissena's own Harry B.  I've never had a problem with any other Rudy product so I assuming it was something about that model and perhaps about the early production run from which mine came.

I just scored this Steven's Prestige cross frame set. 

dstokes said:

.... The adapters are meant to adapt various cranks to the BB30 bottom bracket, not visa versa.

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks