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08-24-21, 07:33 PM
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Show us the bike always tough to tell without seeing the bike and knowing what year and condition and all that stuff. Honestly on that bike probably not unless in almost mint condition or heavily upgraded or something but never know.
08-24-21, 07:41 PM
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Slack angles and low bottom bracket makes it good for commuting as a single speed. Its nothing to write home about if you're looking to have a fast, responsive bike though.
08-25-21, 01:50 AM
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https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik...360039220.html
08-25-21, 01:28 PM
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that's it. Thanks for the comments
what would be alternatives for a fast and responsive ride in you guys opinion?
what would be alternatives for a fast and responsive ride in you guys opinion?
08-25-21, 02:35 PM
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Maybe a Pake Rum Runner if you can find one. It’s a low priced option and decent quality.
Definitely an All City Big Block would be on my short list.
Of course a Surly Steamroller. (Will be fast if you’re strong.) They’re kind of heavy and not really fancy, but that’s kind of the point. They do a lot things well.
08-25-21, 08:26 PM
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Specialized Langster comes to mind.
Maybe a Pake Rum Runner if you can find one. It’s a low priced option and decent quality.
Definitely an All City Big Block would be on my short list.
Of course a Surly Steamroller. (Will be fast if you’re strong.) They’re kind of heavy and not really fancy, but that’s kind of the point. They do a lot things well.
Maybe a Pake Rum Runner if you can find one. It’s a low priced option and decent quality.
Definitely an All City Big Block would be on my short list.
Of course a Surly Steamroller. (Will be fast if you’re strong.) They’re kind of heavy and not really fancy, but that’s kind of the point. They do a lot things well.
08-25-21, 08:44 PM
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I saw it as well. The top tube is kind of cool. I think it has straight gauge tubing.
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik...360039220.html
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik...360039220.html
No more Langsters I got the last one (probably not but I did get the Rio frameset as that was all they had left in my size and they were giving me a warranty) Good bike though but not my favorite. Steamroller is a great bike yeah heavy but it is a dang Surly so it will basically last forever.
My go to frame if I am willing to put down $900 dollary doos, Tobias, would be the Rodrieguez Shiftless but it looks like their prices went up quite a bit but still a great handmade frame in America out of good quality tubing to your specs. However closer to their old price is the Gunnar Street Dog and that would be a pretty fantastic bike and also MUSA by the old Schwinn Paramount folks.
08-29-21, 10:09 AM
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For $280 I'd pass on it. Just based on what I find around that price sometimes.
08-31-21, 10:03 AM
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How about your budget? With enough money, you can find a track frame and light wheelset (appropriate for your weight and riding style, of course). Then you can tailor the fit to your physical abilities and comfortable riding position.
Frame: you don't want a slack geometry, and you want better materials (could be carbon, steel or aluminum)
Wheels: better hubs/bearings, lighter rims and good tires
Fit: this speaks for itself, but you want to avoid anything that doesn't put you in your optimal riding position, comfortable but not in a touring or utility posture.
Budget: getting the right things in combination costs.
