Possible Frame Swap Advice
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I'm going to sleep on it, but unless I wake up tomorrow morning to the sound of Ugo De Rosa himself knocking on my door, asking to have a coffee with me so that he can try to convince me otherwise, it looks like the Somec will get the nod.
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Actually, by my count, the Somec is winning 8-0!
I'm going to sleep on it, but unless I wake up tomorrow morning to the sound of Ugo De Rosa himself knocking on my door, asking to have a coffee with me so that he can try to convince me otherwise, it looks like the Somec will get the nod.
I'm going to sleep on it, but unless I wake up tomorrow morning to the sound of Ugo De Rosa himself knocking on my door, asking to have a coffee with me so that he can try to convince me otherwise, it looks like the Somec will get the nod.
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I legitimately laughed reading this thread, but I guess I'm not surprised to see you here also.
Okay, so in my defense, a crackhead in San Francisco really pulled a machete on me and slammed my bike against the ground front wheel first, putting a crease in the down tube. This kind of thing isn't uncommon in SF.
Secondly, building that bike up was a sort of pandemic passion project, and this harebrained deal kinda made sense in the moment, but is admittedly fanatical in hindsight. Still, let me know if it's not your cup of tea and I'll buy it off you. No matter what, another will pop up eventually, and I'll be collecting parts in the meantime.
Also, didn't know you were in the area. What'd really be a hilarious is if we ran in around Bushwick/Ridgewood.
Okay, so in my defense, a crackhead in San Francisco really pulled a machete on me and slammed my bike against the ground front wheel first, putting a crease in the down tube. This kind of thing isn't uncommon in SF.
Secondly, building that bike up was a sort of pandemic passion project, and this harebrained deal kinda made sense in the moment, but is admittedly fanatical in hindsight. Still, let me know if it's not your cup of tea and I'll buy it off you. No matter what, another will pop up eventually, and I'll be collecting parts in the meantime.
Also, didn't know you were in the area. What'd really be a hilarious is if we ran in around Bushwick/Ridgewood.
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OK, so the SOMEC is a 54 square.
I happen to have some 56 square frames I'm looking to get rid of....
Anyway, it's an idea. I no longer have a DeRosa, though.
A three way won't work because my smaller frame gets the short shrift. (Wait, that's not like it sounds....)
I happen to have some 56 square frames I'm looking to get rid of....
Anyway, it's an idea. I no longer have a DeRosa, though.
A three way won't work because my smaller frame gets the short shrift. (Wait, that's not like it sounds....)
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I legitimately laughed reading this thread, but I guess I'm not surprised to see you here also.
Okay, so in my defense, a crackhead in San Francisco really pulled a machete on me and slammed my bike against the ground front wheel first, putting a crease in the down tube. This kind of thing isn't uncommon in SF.
Secondly, building that bike up was a sort of pandemic passion project, and this harebrained deal kinda made sense in the moment, but is admittedly fanatical in hindsight. Still, let me know if it's not your cup of tea and I'll buy it off you. No matter what, another will pop up eventually, and I'll be collecting parts in the meantime.
Also, didn't know you were in the area. What'd really be a hilarious is if we ran in around Bushwick/Ridgewood.
Okay, so in my defense, a crackhead in San Francisco really pulled a machete on me and slammed my bike against the ground front wheel first, putting a crease in the down tube. This kind of thing isn't uncommon in SF.
Secondly, building that bike up was a sort of pandemic passion project, and this harebrained deal kinda made sense in the moment, but is admittedly fanatical in hindsight. Still, let me know if it's not your cup of tea and I'll buy it off you. No matter what, another will pop up eventually, and I'll be collecting parts in the meantime.
Also, didn't know you were in the area. What'd really be a hilarious is if we ran in around Bushwick/Ridgewood.
I really did/do feel bad after seeing how passionate you were about that frame. As promised, if it doesn't work out for me I will definitely let you know. In the meantime, what is your ideal size? Is it a 54, or were you just going to make that work? I have a 56 (or maybe it's a 57) Bianchi Campione D'Italia that I have been thinking about moving along.
As for Brooklyn, I rarely venture south of Greenpoint unless it's for something specific (and even then that's usually just to show up some carbon bike dudes over the Pulaski bridge). I prefer the stuff to the North into and around Astoria.
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Get a bigger seatpost and stem! That Somec is gorgeous!
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The Bicycle Info Project :: Columbus tubing chart
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I could be wrong but I don't think that the De Rosa is EL-OS, it's EL. The EL-OS sticker should have the words Over Size in red on either side of the Columbus Dove. EL is not nearly as regarded as EL-OS.
The Bicycle Info Project :: Columbus tubing chart
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I've ridden around where you're talking about before and I like it. There's much less to worry about on the road. I noticed a lot more cyclists up there too. How's the scene?
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Not so sure about the scene, as I'm almost always riding alone, but Vernon blvd is nice once you get past the main strip in LIC (going North). You get long stretches of road between lights, which is definitely rare in that part of the city. Plus, the bike lane is decent and usually not crowded, and you can also ride in the street with few issues.