It makes quite a big difference in clamping force actually. It's not that relevant on bikes, but more of a big deal in airplanes for example. A lubed thread generally speaking gives a higher clamping force than an unlubed one, both tightened to the same torque.
remember though, that 5Nm gives a higher clamping force if the threads are greased/lubed. because less force is used to overcome friction, and more to tighten the bolt itself...
QUOTE(deanie-b @ May 28 2006, 08:29 AM) ←The coustellier brothers beg to differ Cousts are on a medium freshly ground rim are damn good, and brake acceptably in the wet. I said on a smooth rim. They work equally well in the wet as in the dry if your rim is ground. Mine do.
Coust pads are surprisingly grippy on a smooth rim or a very worn grind.. I'd not trust them in the wet though. The best vee pads I've ever used for the front are the BBB Triple stop. They're ACE! http://www.cyclesense.co.uk/products.php?plid=m14b0s104p1430
It was in Sofiero.. waaay down south. Johan's ridden for onza for a while now, maybe a few months? He rides for the onza importer, who used to import Monty but switched to onza, hence the bike swap.
last day of the weekdays of the week before the last week of college. Next week should be good, ~5 lessons left, then it's all fun and games for the rest of the week.
I'm going to make a King tool in a few weeks when I start working, should be a bit of a challenge! I'm fairly sure about what it's going to look like, just need to get it done.
Chicago - You're the inspiration We synced it in the computer room at college the other day, 10 computers blasting it at full volume in perfect sync, everyone pissed themselves with laughter.. http://www.terrificmusic.com is the best for that stuff.