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11-03-09, 03:07 PM
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it feels like i'm always standing so sprinting is a breeze. I can't imagine it would be very comfortable for a longer distance, but I love this thing so hard right now. I would imagine that this is what a tt bike might feel like, i mean when i stand up to mash from a stop sign or whatever, my thighs are still touching the saddle.
very responsive, the fork is stiff as all get out. bumps and roughness in the road are definitely felt, but it's not jarring.
very responsive, the fork is stiff as all get out. bumps and roughness in the road are definitely felt, but it's not jarring.
11-03-09, 05:52 PM
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almost done
snagged the SLR for 5 dollers at a swap meet :]
snagged the SLR for 5 dollers at a swap meet :]
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11-03-09, 06:38 PM
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flash-that bike is hot. i like it a lot. what kinda frame?
11-03-09, 06:51 PM
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11-03-09, 06:52 PM
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I wad told it was a malvern star from australia but I was also told that it didn't look like one so I have no idea haha
the geo is really tight absolutly no room in the fork or rear bridge but rides like a dream it has a slight sloping top tube too looks pursuitish
the geo is really tight absolutly no room in the fork or rear bridge but rides like a dream it has a slight sloping top tube too looks pursuitish
11-03-09, 07:18 PM
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your bike
What kind of bike is that? I am looking for my first single speed. Yours looks great!
11-03-09, 07:32 PM
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11-03-09, 07:40 PM
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Single speed? Or fixed cause this frame has no place for brakes or even room for one
you want a lugged frame like mine go custom
And malvern star is still around but there stuff is made in Taiwan now and no were near the quality of bikes like before
11-03-09, 07:46 PM
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it feels like i'm always standing so sprinting is a breeze. I can't imagine it would be very comfortable for a longer distance, but I love this thing so hard right now. I would imagine that this is what a tt bike might feel like, i mean when i stand up to mash from a stop sign or whatever, my thighs are still touching the saddle.
very responsive, the fork is stiff as all get out. bumps and roughness in the road are definitely felt, but it's not jarring.
very responsive, the fork is stiff as all get out. bumps and roughness in the road are definitely felt, but it's not jarring.
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11-03-09, 08:07 PM
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before i built it up with wheels to see how steep it was I was thinking that it would look better with a straight thomson rather than the setback one. now i'm glad i have that lil bit. my taint still feels a little abused, but i'm thinking it's a rough seam on my boxers. i'm addicted to this bike now though, gonna keep the conversion around though for rainy days
11-03-09, 08:16 PM
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for comparison, my geared frame is a nut busting 78 degrees and is far shallower. im set back a bit over three centimeters to approximate a 75 degree seat tube.
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11-03-09, 09:26 PM
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This is my Bike. "Gt Gutterball.."
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11-03-09, 09:29 PM
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oh^^ your from sjf :] wassappp lol
arnt those shimano chain rings like super rare?
arnt those shimano chain rings like super rare?
11-03-09, 09:35 PM
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11-03-09, 10:57 PM
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it's a gutterball right? How's it ride?
11-03-09, 11:33 PM
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like any other cookie cutter bike is my guess.
11-03-09, 11:38 PM
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Right..
It's cool for being Aluminum.
Nowhere near what the Leader Frames are like.
It's pretty solid,
but I still prefer steel and threaded.
I got a good deal on it so that's why I have it..
It's cool for being Aluminum.
Nowhere near what the Leader Frames are like.
It's pretty solid,
but I still prefer steel and threaded.
I got a good deal on it so that's why I have it..
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11-04-09, 12:38 AM
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Columbus track ends with a Reynolds fork?
I dont know if Malverns used different brands of steel,but it might help you find the mfg. Also the fork might not be stock.
Just my 2cents,good luck though,she is a damn good lookin ride.
I dont know if Malverns used different brands of steel,but it might help you find the mfg. Also the fork might not be stock.
Just my 2cents,good luck though,she is a damn good lookin ride.
11-04-09, 12:42 AM
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I'm pretty sure fork is stock the rest of tubes are Reynolds I'm hoping it's a more custom bike 
but the bb is stamped but like I say some say it's a malvern some say it's not I have no clue if is or isn't
but the bb is stamped but like I say some say it's a malvern some say it's not I have no clue if is or isn't
11-04-09, 12:55 AM
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Flash......
Is youre BB english thread,how bout youre fork?
EDIT: You should also look in C&V (classic and vintage). those guys kknow theyer stuff,they could help you a lot.
Is youre BB english thread,how bout youre fork?
EDIT: You should also look in C&V (classic and vintage). those guys kknow theyer stuff,they could help you a lot.
11-04-09, 01:04 AM
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and yup that was the first place I went knowing the kids in this section couldn't really help (not all of you are kids just most) someone refered me to a Aussie forum and they said that it didn't really look like one and they were unsure though I learned a bit more but still clueless in the end unless someone can verify using the lug cutouts or the bb numbers
11-04-09, 01:11 AM
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I would suggest looking at Malver Star serial #s,if they arnt similar then it might not be a Malv.
11-04-09, 01:17 AM
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Well that's the thing very little Info is availible..I have A pic of the serial if anyone wants to help
11-04-09, 01:28 AM
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