(In theory) Help Build Up a Klein Quantum Race Frame
06-12-23, 07:18 PM
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(In theory) Help Build Up a Klein Quantum Race Frame
Recently dump picked this frame and separate fork. i'm a bike newbie, so in over my head with so many options in the world. i've never broken down or built up a bike, but have an interest in doing so for this frame. obviously it needs everything. don't mind used suggestions. i know you can buy entire matching groups (shimano 105 comes up as a good candidate). this would be for road riding, not racing.
here are a few pics. i'm a little concerned about the sizing. seatpost to middle of bracket seems to measure 61 cm. i'm 6 ft, with 32" inseam. not sure if the the frame would be a little to big. also, the serial number is 5910596083. what does that tell me? thx!
here are a few pics. i'm a little concerned about the sizing. seatpost to middle of bracket seems to measure 61 cm. i'm 6 ft, with 32" inseam. not sure if the the frame would be a little to big. also, the serial number is 5910596083. what does that tell me? thx!
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06-12-23, 10:11 PM
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Looks like a promising build. Kleins ride super nice.
11sp Ultegra or Dura Ace, man. Don't skimp!
Possibly a pressfit bottom bracket. Good luck with that.
Enjoy the adventure and take your time.
11sp Ultegra or Dura Ace, man. Don't skimp!
Possibly a pressfit bottom bracket. Good luck with that.
Enjoy the adventure and take your time.
06-13-23, 06:18 AM
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found this site, which has led me to believe that this frame was built in Washington, under Trek company ownership. probably a late '90's date.
"Klingon" font, used between 1992-1998.
Diablo Scott's Bike Blog: September 2000
"Klingon" font, used between 1992-1998.
Diablo Scott's Bike Blog: September 2000
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06-13-23, 06:20 AM
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If I were you, I'd run that serial number through the local PD and/or online bike theft reporting sites to see if it was stolen. That is way too nice of a frame to be found at a dump. The bike may have been stolen, stripped of its components (which were then sold) and the only thing with a serial number (the frame) discarded.
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06-13-23, 07:42 AM
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If I were you, I'd run that serial number through the local PD and/or online bike theft reporting sites to see if it was stolen. That is way too nice of a frame to be found at a dump. The bike may have been stolen, stripped of its components (which were then sold) and the only thing with a serial number (the frame) discarded.
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06-13-23, 07:46 AM
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been having trouble locating online the exact handlebar stem (Deda brand). if i were to release the frame due to size, is it best economically to part it out (frame, fork, stem)?
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