hwdxbassist

This popped up on my local craigslist
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2278165539.html
-Baby Blue/ White/ Silver
-Thick Aluminum 6061 frame, reinforced dropouts, tight wheelbase Oversized downtube for stiffness
-Deep V style Silver Track Wheelset, Formula hubs, high Flange
-New Blue Continental Ultra Race tires, 700x23
-Blue Kyoto Track cranks, Sugino 75 Track Chainring, 48 tooth, 144BCD
-New Shimano sealed bottom bracket
-New SYNTACE Aero bull horns, 39cm narrow (small)
-New Cane Creek headset -New SRAM track chain
-Richey Oro Stem -MKS GR9 Track pedals
-SOMA Double cages, white
-SOMA Double straps for strength
-SOMA 17 tooth Track cog
-DURA ACE lock ring
-Selle San Marco Race Saddle
-Bianchi Seapost, 48x17 medium hard gear ratio
-30.25 inch stand over
-KryptoLok® series 2 ATB
-Extra wire lock for front wheel
-Bicycle Moustache
-Multi Tool
-Drilled for front&rear brakes if you want to run them(Included Front brakes, Front&rear Flashing).


is $500 a good deal? with the components and everything? im looking to upgrade from the bike i currently ride..any and all suggestions are welcomed

if you've never rode one then let us know, along with your opinion
whats up with the geometry?

and please R-E-S-P-E-C-T


thanks again BF

Squirrelli

$600 for VISP? No thanks.

hwdxbassist

I was going to pay $500?? sorry i forgot to include that in the original post

Squirrelli

What bike do you currently have?

hwdxbassist

an 08 Schwinn Maddy upgrades=a new sram chain and those deda drops everything else is stock

chenghiz

Doesn't look like an upgrade to me.

I Have a Bike

Buying that Visp would be a "side-grade" at best

Lilcphoto

I love the color, but Visp does not seem like a step up. I agree with "I Have a Bike" it's more of a step sideways.... Visps are known to be beefy aluminum frames... Save your $500 for a good leader if that's what your after.

avner

I agree, side step. My leader was a side step from my Jamis...FUUU.
Anyway. It's not a bad parts list on there and it's a good looking bike. I wouldn't pay more then 350. They aren't Deep V's. Probably some super heavy knock offs.
Buy a Wabi.

Leukybear 

No way.

Scrodzilla

If you buy that bike I shall ban you from all of the internet.

Leukybear 

I saw your CL ad; I won't tell you my reaction to it however. It was more along the top of the smilies list.

hwdxbassist

Hey i wouldnt mind a little feedback?? hows the price?

hwdxbassist

SIDE NOTE; I am looking to either upgrade, on a new frame or parts for this bike. so since im already here, im surfing CL and i find this for $300
H plus son wheelset with da hb 7900 hubs 2xFixed
Rear is eero
Front is formula face Radial laced
Is that a good price for 3 bills?
Thanks everyone for all the feedback btw

Leukybear 

A tad on the pricier side... I was like "hmmmm isn't this a FG/SS member's bike? huh? phil wood hubs?" Then "nvm they aren't phils, considering I have one right here next to me as a desk ornament while waiting on a build".

hwdxbassist

oh ok i was asking 350 then i changed it to 300 without the deda drops, is that the one you checked out?

hwdxbassist

hahahaha sry zilla that actually made me want to buy it, I love broccoli

cc700

"i'm keeping my kilo"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5nE1J0lKpY

Leukybear 

Yes. Good job. Now I assume you said $300 firm? (that's what I would do)

hwdxbassist

yea, thanks. The reason I was really interested in buying the visp is its aesthetically good looking, in my point of view. i like the tubing a lot, but ive always stayed away from aluminum frames...but thinking more about it, and im glad you guys talked me out of it, im no longer getting the visp, i am instead going to buy the wheelset(h+son/Dura-ace) il just upgrade the components on my madison.
now what should i upgrade next crankset?

its either those wheelsset of a chub hub rear to mavic omega wheelset for 400??

cc700

ugh. i don't like the chub hub. i'd stick to the hplussons and da hubs and just keep that for a while. nothing's wrong with your cranks.

Lilcphoto

It's gonna feel like a boat anchor with those B43's "son"... I'd definitely steer you towards Retrogressions FOER41 if you want a good weight+solid build+lighter weight.

Check out my Sig for a shot of the FOER41 rear on my Madison.

docboyd

I'll sell you a visp frame for 80 bucks...haha i have one sitting around

LupinIII

-friend got a visp frame, that sucker was crazy heavy for aluminum. about the same weight as a kilo, maybe a little less. aluminum fork and hi-ten steer tube is pretty crap
-don't think 7900s are track hubs. i think it's only 7600 (but i don't know the code for the low flange hubs). or 7500 (older ones that i have)
-I don't think it's worth spending another $200 to be on that visp. at best it would be a straight trade
-if you really want aluminum i'd rather go with the sst-al complete. seems like a great buy. carbon fork, formula hubs, tektro brake levers. just about all i'd want in a budget single speed.
-I have yet to handle foers, but they had some hanging up at a local shop. finish was pretty poor on it. however they're cheaper than velocities, and people seem to love them despite pretty subpar rims. I will say that the h+sons i've handled have had extremely nice finishes and have built very easily. I recently got a pair of TB14s and they are supremely nice. can't wait to build them up.

rustybrown

....would offer $799. Meet up at a public place, and then just video from there. Youtube, and then post on SSFG.