Aw man, impulse buying is the worst
01-16-09, 05:06 PM
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Aw man, impulse buying is the worst
I just bought this thing. I really tried not to hit buy it now but it didnt work.
Alan
I know most people prefer steel, but I wanted to try out something different. Plus I have a nice Campy SR group to put on it.
What do you guys think?
Not sure if I paid a little too much at $230 shipped, but it has never even been ridden.
Thoughts/comments?
Alan
I know most people prefer steel, but I wanted to try out something different. Plus I have a nice Campy SR group to put on it.
What do you guys think?
Not sure if I paid a little too much at $230 shipped, but it has never even been ridden.
Thoughts/comments?
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01-16-09, 05:08 PM
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Looks better then the impulse buy I was tempted with yesterday (Lotus Odyssey tourer). I'd say you're heading for some fun 
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01-16-09, 05:10 PM
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it was just so shinny...
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01-16-09, 05:14 PM
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Looks as if it isn't even at its fullest potential.
Beware of Holiday76 and his metal polish.
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01-16-09, 05:15 PM
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what is it that my adhd says about shinny objects something about how they attract her attention.... how does it go likes to chase shinny objects.
01-16-09, 05:19 PM
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01-16-09, 05:19 PM
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I'd say you did OK
Just for grins, check out what that headset brings on *bay - you can probably re-coup 1/3 your investment right there. That bike is going to create all sorts of bling vortexes (vorti?)once it's built up with a SR grouppo.
Just for grins, check out what that headset brings on *bay - you can probably re-coup 1/3 your investment right there. That bike is going to create all sorts of bling vortexes (vorti?)once it's built up with a SR grouppo.
01-16-09, 05:23 PM
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01-16-09, 05:52 PM
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Gentlemen - start your lasers!
I agree - looks like you're going to have some fun alright! I know what I'd do, and it wouldn't be cheap. I'm lucky it's hard to find top-end frames in my size. Otherwise, I'd be broke and living in a showroom...
I agree - looks like you're going to have some fun alright! I know what I'd do, and it wouldn't be cheap. I'm lucky it's hard to find top-end frames in my size. Otherwise, I'd be broke and living in a showroom...
01-16-09, 06:05 PM
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Looks super nice imo, a fine purchase and should be a fun project.
I imagine it may be a lil flexy though going by the size being smaller diameter aluminum
I imagine it may be a lil flexy though going by the size being smaller diameter aluminum
01-16-09, 06:09 PM
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I was almost tempted to buy one of those back in the '70s when you could get one for $90 brand new. But they had a reputation for being spongy, so I lost the desire.
01-16-09, 06:35 PM
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I just bought this thing. I really tried not to hit buy it now but it didnt work.
Alan
I know most people prefer steel, but I wanted to try out something different. Plus I have a nice Campy SR group to put on it.
What do you guys think?
Not sure if I paid a little too much at $230 shipped, but it has never even been ridden.
Thoughts/comments?
Alan
I know most people prefer steel, but I wanted to try out something different. Plus I have a nice Campy SR group to put on it.
What do you guys think?
Not sure if I paid a little too much at $230 shipped, but it has never even been ridden.
Thoughts/comments?
And I thought I had it bad.
Nice catch!
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01-16-09, 06:52 PM
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The same seller has one in a more common size, NOS for $10 less due to lack of a headset... for all those who are feeling impulsive. I think this is the first Alan I have seen in my size.
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01-16-09, 06:53 PM
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You did well. I'm jealous.
I watched this bike for a week and almost pulled the trigger at the original listing
price of $190 + shipping. I was watching for a relisting at a reduced price. And
there you were, breaking line while I was literally out having lunch.
Oh well, the thrill is in the hunt. I'll just have to be temporarily satisfied with my Kleins.
Damn you, mister! ;-)
I watched this bike for a week and almost pulled the trigger at the original listing
price of $190 + shipping. I was watching for a relisting at a reduced price. And
there you were, breaking line while I was literally out having lunch.
Oh well, the thrill is in the hunt. I'll just have to be temporarily satisfied with my Kleins.
Damn you, mister! ;-)
01-16-09, 07:44 PM
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Yeah seriously. I'm going to try not to let it sit in my garage and then sell it to you in a few months though...
Yeah good point, here is it for anyone looking (pic clickable):
One of you locals should buy it so mine has a friend. Might just be your size if I remember correctly Machin Shin..
I came home from work and had 15 minutes to kill before taking my dog to the vet, browsed the 'bay for a second and there it was. It had just been listed 20 or so minutes before. Like i said the shinnyness of it was too much to handle...
One of you locals should buy it so mine has a friend. Might just be your size if I remember correctly Machin Shin..
You did well. I'm jealous.
I watched this bike for a week and almost pulled the trigger at the original listing
price of $190 + shipping. I was watching for a relisting at a reduced price. And
there you were, breaking line while I was literally out having lunch.
Oh well, the thrill is in the hunt. I'll just have to be temporarily satisfied with my Kleins.
Damn you, mister! ;-)
I watched this bike for a week and almost pulled the trigger at the original listing
price of $190 + shipping. I was watching for a relisting at a reduced price. And
there you were, breaking line while I was literally out having lunch.
Oh well, the thrill is in the hunt. I'll just have to be temporarily satisfied with my Kleins.
Damn you, mister! ;-)
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01-16-09, 07:51 PM
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I like the quasi-lugs on that critter. But I already gots me an aluminum bike. Wake me up if you find a titanium at that price...
01-16-09, 08:10 PM
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It says "Daddy, I'd really rather have some Mavic; pretty please?"
01-16-09, 08:30 PM
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i approve of this impulse buy, though I kinda think a NR might look a bit better on it then SR.. cant wait to see some more pictures when its built up!
01-16-09, 08:34 PM
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I'm not decided on how i'm going to build it. I do have some mavic and NR stuff too. We'll see what happens...
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01-16-09, 09:25 PM
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They had that reputation, but those darned Columbians still managed to win a lot of mountain stages on them anyway...
01-16-09, 09:30 PM
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I just bought this thing. I really tried not to hit buy it now but it didnt work.
Alan
I know most people prefer steel, but I wanted to try out something different. Plus I have a nice Campy SR group to put on it.
What do you guys think?
Not sure if I paid a little too much at $230 shipped, but it has never even been ridden.
Thoughts/comments?
Alan
I know most people prefer steel, but I wanted to try out something different. Plus I have a nice Campy SR group to put on it.
What do you guys think?
Not sure if I paid a little too much at $230 shipped, but it has never even been ridden.
Thoughts/comments?
01-16-09, 09:37 PM
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it's not, but my LBS is called Alan's bikes. I'm sure he'll appreciate it, then give me a crazy look for bringing yet another bike into his shop
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01-16-09, 10:09 PM
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I think you did quite well. It's beautiful. They made a version in blue as well. You should post pics when it's built up.