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^that's what I've been leaning towards. when there aren't many around though it's hard to know what their stock colors actually look on a frame and it's hard to make a purchase from a shop like that when you're across the country.
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Hamfoh, you and I are sorta in the same boat. I am 6' and can fluctuate in weight based on what events I am doing from anywhere down around 170 in "perfect shape" all the way up to "post-race" where I hover around 188, but I rode all the way up to 285 in weight. Aluminum just beats the crap out of us.
American made steel options that is good and inexpensive - Milwaukee bikes Cream City.
American made steel options that is good and inexpensive - Milwaukee bikes Cream City.
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yeah I normally have a big ass bag on too, probably makes things worse. damn my life revolving around my laptop. Even when I'm in great shape, I'm a pretty heavy dude, I'm just big and broad, no avoiding it, so yeah I feel you definitely. I haven't been 170 since high school probably and can get around 230 when I let my gf set up camp in my brain (she's 100lbs so can eat whatever).
the cream city is a good option, if I were to limit my budget to that amount I'd have a hard time not getting something like that. If the track just isn't something I see myself doing on a regular basis then I may go with something like that or even something slightly more relaxed like a wabi frame.
I'm completely in love with stanridge's frames and the idea of a frame built 'for' me. I just don't know if I can realistically drop 1800 on a frameset. this design is definitely very aggressive and I hope to be completely in love with racing to justify splurging ;p
the cream city is a good option, if I were to limit my budget to that amount I'd have a hard time not getting something like that. If the track just isn't something I see myself doing on a regular basis then I may go with something like that or even something slightly more relaxed like a wabi frame.
I'm completely in love with stanridge's frames and the idea of a frame built 'for' me. I just don't know if I can realistically drop 1800 on a frameset. this design is definitely very aggressive and I hope to be completely in love with racing to justify splurging ;p
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My dream track bike is the geekhouse, but even after speaking with Marty about getting one made, I can't find the patience to wait extended periods of time for a frame. I was looking at Soulcraft too - for a CX frame and they've got a 1 year window right now.
The speed is pretty sexy though, gotta say.
Wife just asked why I was looking at Geekhouse all suspiciously, time to find out if I'm getting my Rockcity in January! HA!
The speed is pretty sexy though, gotta say.
Wife just asked why I was looking at Geekhouse all suspiciously, time to find out if I'm getting my Rockcity in January! HA!
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You want something that can fit wider tires for cruddy streets. Simply being steel doesn't mean it will be smooth and comfy. I have been primarily riding my steel frames because all three of them could fit up to 35mm tires. This is excellent for my commute which really has some crap road surfaces
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My dream track bike is the geekhouse, but even after speaking with Marty about getting one made, I can't find the patience to wait extended periods of time for a frame. I was looking at Soulcraft too - for a CX frame and they've got a 1 year window right now.
The speed is pretty sexy though, gotta say.
The speed is pretty sexy though, gotta say.
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was waiting for the wife to get out of work (busy, downtown street) and caught a flash of chrome out of corner of my eye:
two teenage boys on custom banana seat/ape hanger cruisers. one had a twisted springer. pretty cool.
the fact that they were riding side by side, against traffic flow, was not so cool.
but apparently a middle finger and yelling "yeah?, get out of your car, see what happens..." to honkers is an acceptable safety strategy.
two teenage boys on custom banana seat/ape hanger cruisers. one had a twisted springer. pretty cool.
the fact that they were riding side by side, against traffic flow, was not so cool.
but apparently a middle finger and yelling "yeah?, get out of your car, see what happens..." to honkers is an acceptable safety strategy.
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today I had to replace a spoke on a 27" wheel laced 4-cross. No one within 5 miles carries 308mm spokes, so had to make do with 306
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Today I had put in a fun 126 miles though I nearly got taken out by some dummy on an electric bike. Called overtaking to your leftand as I am about to over take he takes a wild swing over to the left. If I didn't react as quick as I did, I would have t-boned him at 24mph.
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I loved how I could roll over anything with 35mm tires on my touring bike. I might put them on my SR soon just so I can do the fire roads. My commute's conditions really are **** even with the 28s I use now
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called the bike shop about my sliced to death BB removel status..
they be like we been mac'in on it, but derpin.
I want to show you guyz z pics of this idiotic bb cup cuts, but the shop is taking forever
they be like we been mac'in on it, but derpin.
I want to show you guyz z pics of this idiotic bb cup cuts, but the shop is taking forever
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Completed my first sale on craigslist, four days and I got my asking price. Wow, I thought all the stupid was on ebay . The buyer was nice to work with though, and it went well.
Completed my first sale on craigslist, four days and I got my asking price. Wow, I thought all the stupid was on ebay . The buyer was nice to work with though, and it went well.
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Did some riding, got Indian food with a friend whom I have missed very much, went bike shopping with the wife (still can't ride, but picked out a bike. Globe Roll 1 in green and blue) and I narrowed down my choices. I'm debating between the CAAD8, Allez Elite, S-Works Langster, and Capo. Except that there's a dude selling a FTP with Omniums for like $800. I'm so torn!
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Did some riding, got Indian food with a friend whom I have missed very much, went bike shopping with the wife (still can't ride, but picked out a bike. Globe Roll 1 in green and blue) and I narrowed down my choices. I'm debating between the CAAD8, Allez Elite, S-Works Langster, and Capo. Except that there's a dude selling a FTP with Omniums for like $800. I'm so torn!
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