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Best frameset with fork for $300 or less?

Old 11-19-14, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by AristoNYC
Go do some squats. I love when people automatically assume that an aluminum frame will be 10x lighter than a quality steel frame.
Last I checked, the budget Kilo tt doesn't weigh 25 pounds.
I bet my left testicle that I squat substantially more weight than you.

I've ridden aluminum and steel, and was just stating that I loathe steel, as most of the bikes I've ridden were heavier.

This guy isn't buying a kilo tt, he's trying to build a bike on a budget. If he's only willing to drop 300 on a frameset, I think it's safe to assume he isn't spending a lot on the other components, therefore he's going to end up with a fairly heavy bike.

You people get too sensitive in the steel versus aluminum debate, I admitted that it was all preference.
If people can constantly say that the kilott is the best bike under 600 dollars and everyone on earth should buy one, I don't think it's wrong for me to say that I think the leader 725 is the best frameset under 300 right now.
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Originally Posted by bmontgomery87
I don't think it's wrong for me to say that I think the leader 725 is the best frameset under 300 right now.
Except that the the 2015 Leader 725 frameset costs $499 with a carbon/aluminum fork or $649 with a full carbon fork.
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
Except that the the 2015 Leader 725 frameset costs $499 with a carbon/aluminum fork or $649 with a full carbon fork.
+1
I said in my earlier post 2014 closeouts.

I wouldn't recommend the new one to someone who was asking for a 300 dollar deal. I'm mouthy and clueless at times, but I'm not stupid.
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I think this dude's threads make us all a little dumber.
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Old 11-19-14, 01:10 PM
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That's quite possible.
I'm out. you guys have a good day riding whatever metal you choose!
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Ban this fool already.
Dude is asking stupid questions, repetitiously.

Also,

"I can squat more than you"
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Look L96. Anything else is just a compromise.
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Originally Posted by T13
"I can squat more than you"

When someone tells me to go squat, I get offended. Especially when it comes from a cyclist.. Most cyclists are underweight and weak and don't lift much.

It would be like a ballerina telling someone who competes in MMA that they need to work on their ground game...
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Originally Posted by bmontgomery87
When someone tells me to go squat, I get offended. Especially when it comes from a cyclist.. Most cyclists are underweight and weak and don't lift much.

It would be like a ballerina telling someone who competes in MMA that they need to work on their ground game...
The "i can lift more weight than you" argument is dumb. I think Scrod is right. This guys threads DO make everyone dumber.

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Old 11-19-14, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bmontgomery87
I bet my left testicle that I squat substantially more weight than you.

I've ridden aluminum and steel, and was just stating that I loathe steel, as most of the bikes I've ridden were heavier.

This guy isn't buying a kilo tt, he's trying to build a bike on a budget. If he's only willing to drop 300 on a frameset, I think it's safe to assume he isn't spending a lot on the other components, therefore he's going to end up with a fairly heavy bike.

You people get too sensitive in the steel versus aluminum debate, I admitted that it was all preference.
If people can constantly say that the kilott is the best bike under 600 dollars and everyone on earth should buy one, I don't think it's wrong for me to say that I think the leader 725 is the best frameset under 300 right now.
You might get a hernia if you're lifting with your testicle, be careful.
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Originally Posted by T13
The "i can lift more weight than you" argument is dumb. I think Scrod is right. This guys threads DO make everyone dumber.

I agree that it's dumb to just pull that out of the air. It was only said because someone who probably can't squat 225 (no hate) told me I should squat more, just because I don't like heavy bikes.

If I only road my bike 20 miles a week, I wouldn't tell someone else they needed to ride more miles.

I agree that we're all getting dumber here.
That picture is a front squat coming out of a clean, not a "squat". (now I can say we all learned something)
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Old 11-19-14, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bmontgomery87
When someone tells me to go squat, I get offended. Especially when it comes from a cyclist.. Most cyclists are underweight and weak and don't lift much.

It would be like a ballerina telling someone who competes in MMA that they need to work on their ground game...
First, You took what I said way too literally as I was being sarcastic. I was merely making fun of your argument about a 25 pound bike being difficult. Secondly, arguing about how much weight you can lift online is stupid. Third, your assumption about "most cyclists" is quite foolish.

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I agree that it's dumb to just pull that out of the air. It was only said because someone who probably can't squat 225 (no hate) told me I should squat more, just because I don't like heavy bikes.

If I only road my bike 20 miles a week, I wouldn't tell someone else they needed to ride more miles.

I agree that we're all getting dumber here.
That picture is a front squat coming out of a clean, not a "squat". (now I can say we all learned something)
You are quite hilarious.
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Old 11-19-14, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by AristoNYC
First, You took what I said way too literally as I was being sarcastic. I was merely making fun of your argument about a 25 pound bike being difficult. Secondly, arguing about how much weight you can lift online is stupid. Third, your assumption about "most cyclists" is quite foolish.

I was also just having some friendly banter back by saying "i can squat more".
Arguing about how you can do anything better than someone else, especially over the internet, is beyond stupid.
And I don't know what cyclists look like up north, but in my city, most of them are scrawny guys, not many of them hit the gym. The very nature of cycling (with the exception of track cycling, those guys are beasts) is detrimental to maintaining a lot of muscle mass. LISS exercise for 3 hours at a time burns up some serious muscle.

Anyway, can't we all just get along. Enough people hate fixed gear riders without us giving each other ****.
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Originally Posted by AristoNYC

You are quite hilarious.

It may have been bad logic, but I'll tell you how I got to that.

No one who squats more than 225 can fit their quads into skinny jeans.
I didn't think anyone was allowed to ride fixed in NYC without a pair of 511's.
Since you ride fixed in NYC I came to the conclusion you probably couldn't squat 2 plates

Clearly my data is flawed and I apologize.
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Originally Posted by bmontgomery87
I was also just having some friendly banter back by saying "i can squat more".
Arguing about how you can do anything better than someone else, especially over the internet, is beyond stupid.
And I don't know what cyclists look like up north, but in my city, most of them are scrawny guys, not many of them hit the gym. The very nature of cycling (with the exception of track cycling, those guys are beasts) is detrimental to maintaining a lot of muscle mass. LISS exercise for 3 hours at a time burns up some serious muscle.

Anyway, can't we all just get along. Enough people hate fixed gear riders without us giving each other ****.
We are all on gear up here in NYC. High caloric intake and avoiding a catabolic state can definitely reduce muscle loss from lots of cycling. I agree, I try to keep my weight at 200 pounds and its tough when I cycle or run a lot. I usually take the winter months build up since my cardio is down from the summer/fall.
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Damn. You're heavier than I am.
Are you tall?


I'm coming up to NYC in December for the winter alley cat. I'll buy you a beer to say sorry for being an *******!
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Originally Posted by bmontgomery87
Damn. You're heavier than I am.
Are you tall?


I'm coming up to NYC in December for the winter alley cat. I'll buy you a beer to say sorry for being an *******!
6'4

No need to apologize man, its all in good fun. This is the internet, if I got offended or angry over other peoples comments I would be in a world of trouble.
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Originally Posted by jhess74
Whew... was worried you might not start a new thread today.
Beat me to it. I loled.

Originally Posted by bmontgomery87
True. I just can't imagine doing a budget build with steel unless you're a fan of riding a heavy ass bike that feels like a tank. I've had 5 steel bikes and all of them were a bummer to ride compared to even a low end aluminum build.
I agree with you that a year or two old 725 frame set is a hell of a deal these days.

I hate to bring the steel v. aluminum argument up again, but, just out of curiosity, what steel bike have you had that were such a bummer?

I ride a 725 and love it. At the same time, since owning a Bianchi and a Fuji, I could give up aluminum and not be too sad. Especially since both my used steel bikes together cost a little over half the Leader complete at the time (craigslist is your friend).

It pains me to use real knowledge for this post though because:

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
I think this dude's threads make us all a little dumber.
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Originally Posted by bmontgomery87
I'm out.
Yet you're still in...
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Originally Posted by Carcosa
Beat me to it. I loled.



I agree with you that a year or two old 725 frame set is a hell of a deal these days.

I hate to bring the steel v. aluminum argument up again, but, just out of curiosity, what steel bike have you had that were such a bummer?

I ride a 725 and love it. At the same time, since owning a Bianchi and a Fuji, I could give up aluminum and not be too sad. Especially since both my used steel bikes together cost a little over half the Leader complete at the time (craigslist is your friend).

It pains me to use real knowledge for this post though because:
I've had 3 rush hours (reynolds). And some crappy entry level steel bikes.
I'm sure I'd enjoy riding something like a bianchi around town, but as I said, this guy seems to be building a budget bike.
entry level steel bikes end up being heavy IMO but I've built an entry level aluminum and it's not very heavy.

I live in a hilly area so I prefer my aluminum bike, bullhorns, and a conservative gearing. Id ride something totally different in a metropolitan area.
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Originally Posted by dpc1192
Repost.

Originally Posted by bmontgomery87
I've had 3 rush hours (reynolds). And some crappy entry level steel bikes.
I'm sure I'd enjoy riding something like a bianchi around town, but as I said, this guy seems to be building a budget bike.
entry level steel bikes end up being heavy IMO but I've built an entry level aluminum and it's not very heavy.

I live in a hilly area so I prefer my aluminum bike, bullhorns, and a conservative gearing. Id ride something totally different in a metropolitan area.
Entry level steel v. entry level aluminum and I'd agree with you and I ride the same set up with a little higher gearing int he metro area I live in. so it's double agreement. Find you a good steel bike, it's a nice change of pace.

On a slightly related note, it's seem so silly that all these threads get started with a low budget and nobody says "hey maybe you should find a good used deal since you'll probably ruin the bike anyways." Especially since it takes a little bit of mechanical know how to get a Bikes Direct bike up and running.
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Originally Posted by bmontgomery87
I've had 3 rush hours (reynolds). And some crappy entry level steel bikes.
I'm sure I'd enjoy riding something like a bianchi around town, but as I said, this guy seems to be building a budget bike.
entry level steel bikes end up being heavy IMO but I've built an entry level aluminum and it's not very heavy.

I live in a hilly area so I prefer my aluminum bike, bullhorns, and a conservative gearing. Id ride something totally different in a metropolitan area.
dammit man.
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Originally Posted by bmontgomery87
I was also just having some friendly banter back by saying "i can squat more".
I was only friendly bantering too, FWIW...

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