Is this leader 725 worth it?
07-02-13, 04:59 PM
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Is this leader 725 worth it?
Vintage ringle moby seatpost, vintage sell San Marco leather saddle that has some wear ( chunk missing out of it), superlite drop bars, black v rims w/ chrome nipples, Sram omnium crank, thompson neck ( He lied it's actually a; cinelli ant THANKS to Nagrom ) ,Canoe creek ceramic headset.Bontrager tires. Frame is a 2011 leader 725. NO PEDALS INCLUDED
He was asking 600 I got him to 500, is this worth it? I've seen mixed reviews on the leader frame ' I was curious
I need to know tonight thanks guys! It'll be my first fixed coming straight from bmx
THE PEDALS PICTURED AREN'T IN THE DEAL, NEITHER IS THE SADDLE IN THE FIRST PICTURE, only the last one
He was asking 600 I got him to 500, is this worth it? I've seen mixed reviews on the leader frame ' I was curious
I need to know tonight thanks guys! It'll be my first fixed coming straight from bmx
THE PEDALS PICTURED AREN'T IN THE DEAL, NEITHER IS THE SADDLE IN THE FIRST PICTURE, only the last one
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07-02-13, 07:00 PM
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How bout a picture? I'd say it's a pretty good deal, but it all depends on the condition.
07-02-13, 07:19 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
I'd try to find out what wheels those are. If they're decent, $500 isn't bad at all.
07-02-13, 07:30 PM
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07-02-13, 07:35 PM
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If they're double wall rims and cartridge bearing hubs I say go for it. If you ask him, and he tells you the color of nipples again he's an idiot.
07-02-13, 07:47 PM
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07-02-13, 07:50 PM
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Oh, just noticed, that isn't a thomson stem.
07-02-13, 07:56 PM
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What stem is it? As you can tell I'm fairly new, I was debating on just getting the kilo Tt or fuji track classic, but wanted to see what bikes are out there used that would be better for same price
07-02-13, 08:01 PM
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It's a Cinelli ANT.
$35 vs $90
$35 vs $90
07-02-13, 08:05 PM
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This guy is just seeming sketchier & sketchier, he listed the bars as zipp superlite bars but I honestly don't feel like those are ( I maybe wrong but my friend has a pair of zipp bars & they look similar but not like those) he just randomly said no pedals included, won't say what company the wheels are, now the stem.
07-03-13, 01:30 AM
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Pretty sure the frame and crankset is worth $500 by themselves so....the only problem with it is that it is...a Leader. Probably selling it because he doesn't like the ride.
07-03-13, 01:58 AM
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07-03-13, 02:17 AM
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Nothing wrong with Leaders, but those aluminum forks don't exactly make you love riding.
07-03-13, 04:23 AM
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The way they market these bikes..they try to appeal to the masses when in fact a stiff aluminum track frame is not what you want outside of the velodrome.
07-03-13, 04:23 AM
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The wheels looks like a weinnman dp18 to me, good deal if you ask me. Bring the money and go see it in person if its in good condition buy it. I would invest in a new saddle and stem though.
07-03-13, 06:01 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
It is. But I meant he probably wanted more of a road bike I am assuming. These frames look cool but they are stiff aluminum track frames...they are meant for a nice paved track. The Leader I am sure is as good as any track frame. Not knocking the brand just assuming why the person is selling.
The way they market these bikes..they try to appeal to the masses when in fact a stiff aluminum track frame is not what you want outside of the velodrome.
The way they market these bikes..they try to appeal to the masses when in fact a stiff aluminum track frame is not what you want outside of the velodrome.
The original Leader 725-TR was designed for track use but has developed over time for use on the street because that's where the majority of people were riding them. The current version is most definitely a street frame (and yes, I know this as FACT).
Research, then speak.
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07-03-13, 06:02 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
