New build poll
03-20-24, 02:34 PM
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https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3346633/#PBModalBox - pics of same Allegre (claims to be an '87, but I can not confirm), complete with Campy - for reference. All the other Allegre's I see have GPX or RX100.
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3346633/#PBModalBox - pics of same Allegre (claims to be an '87, but I can not confirm), complete with Campy - for reference. All the other Allegre's I see have GPX or RX100.
I enjoy finding frames I like and buying it and another doner bike to build it with. People with complete bikes often think they have something extra special just because it's ridable lol then there are people that try and get all their money back for every upgrade they ever put on the bike
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03-20-24, 02:41 PM
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trek: fuggetaboutit..... and no fork
what is the end goal(s) learning how to do this stuff, super nice bike, friction or indexed, what tools do you have? just having fun? etc having an idea might help tailor responses.... i.e if you want indexed, that will need to be more matchy matchy in parts than friction would be
side note: this is about the mellowest forum there is and experienced/knowledgeable to boot. The input you get will be based on that.
what is the end goal(s) learning how to do this stuff, super nice bike, friction or indexed, what tools do you have? just having fun? etc having an idea might help tailor responses.... i.e if you want indexed, that will need to be more matchy matchy in parts than friction would be
side note: this is about the mellowest forum there is and experienced/knowledgeable to boot. The input you get will be based on that.
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(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)
Life is too short not to ride the best bike you have, as much as you can
(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)
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03-20-24, 02:53 PM
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trek: fuggetaboutit..... and no fork
what is the end goal(s) learning how to do this stuff, super nice bike, friction or indexed, what tools do you have? just having fun? etc having an idea might help tailor responses.... i.e if you want indexed, that will need to be more matchy matchy in parts than friction would be
side note: this is about the mellowest forum there is and experienced/knowledgeable to boot. The input you get will be based on that.
what is the end goal(s) learning how to do this stuff, super nice bike, friction or indexed, what tools do you have? just having fun? etc having an idea might help tailor responses.... i.e if you want indexed, that will need to be more matchy matchy in parts than friction would be
side note: this is about the mellowest forum there is and experienced/knowledgeable to boot. The input you get will be based on that.
"Having an idea might help tailor responses"
If you've ever asked someone to use their phone and they ask you "for what"
When my neighbor asks me to use some toilet paper I always ask him "for what"
If he had an idea what he wanted to do with the toilet paper he would get a more tailored response from me
This forum in a nut shell.
03-20-24, 02:59 PM
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[QUOTE=Bike jambalaya;23190255]Wants to quote me but smoked fentanyl first 👍👍
If you didn't smoke that stuff quoting me would look like this
you really don't know how to make friends it seems.
have fun with the build
If you didn't smoke that stuff quoting me would look like this
What is it with you guys and end goals?
"Having an idea might help tailor responses"
If you've ever asked someone to use their phone and they ask you "for what"
When my neighbor asks me to use some toilet paper I always ask him "for what"
If he had an idea what he wanted to do with the toilet paper he would get a more tailored response from me
This forum in a nut shell.
"Having an idea might help tailor responses"
If you've ever asked someone to use their phone and they ask you "for what"
When my neighbor asks me to use some toilet paper I always ask him "for what"
If he had an idea what he wanted to do with the toilet paper he would get a more tailored response from me
This forum in a nut shell.
have fun with the build
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Life is too short not to ride the best bike you have, as much as you can
(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)
Life is too short not to ride the best bike you have, as much as you can
(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)
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03-20-24, 03:24 PM
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[QUOTE=squirtdad;23190291]
Let me be the example of someone that has too many friends and is indifferent about acquiring more through false humility.
Uncompromisingly honest
Uncompromisingly honest
03-20-24, 03:40 PM
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A message box will pop up, state your request and reasoning, and a mod will act on it.
Btw, a month in, a hundred posts and getting grumpy already makes me wonder if this is the right place for you.
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03-20-24, 04:40 PM
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[QUOTE=Bike jambalaya;23190255]Wants to quote me but smoked fentanyl first 👍👍
If you didn't smoke that stuff quoting me would look like this
Apparently you missed the part where I quoted you.
And I did it properly, so it wasn’t a confusing mess, which I’ve now been forced to re-quote.
If you didn't smoke that stuff quoting me would look like this
And I did it properly, so it wasn’t a confusing mess, which I’ve now been forced to re-quote.
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03-20-24, 05:07 PM
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I’ve changed my mind. I think you should buy the Trek, and I’ll make you a sweet deal on some parts just because you seem like a great person to do business with.
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03-20-24, 07:03 PM
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This, + the Trek
Could create:
Could create:
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In search of what to search for.
In search of what to search for.
03-20-24, 08:57 PM
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Me too.
EDIT: I didn't read the entire thread. OP made me laugh
...trying WAY too hard here
We could be on the cusp of a really fun thread here, but I feel sad for the mods in anticipation.
EDIT: I didn't read the entire thread. OP made me laugh
...trying WAY too hard hereWe could be on the cusp of a really fun thread here, but I feel sad for the mods in anticipation.
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There were 135 Confentes, but only one...Huffente!
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03-20-24, 08:58 PM
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03-20-24, 10:41 PM
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I think that Chorus BB is holding the trek together— be careful when servicing.
Personally? Why not get both and build a tandem— a great way to strengthen family bonds.
Personally? Why not get both and build a tandem— a great way to strengthen family bonds.
03-21-24, 04:53 AM
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Make the Trek a fixie.
03-21-24, 06:16 AM
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I prefer the giant. Looks like a decent lugged frame. However, as many others have pointed out, for the price it will cost to build it up to a complete bike you could probably get something a more exciting. That being said, I have paid more for less, and if you don’t care about getting your investment back down the line it could still be good fun and you always learn a bit from building up a bike
03-21-24, 06:28 AM
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Agree and the if the BB glued / screwed fitting failed then needed repair then there is a chance others will repeat. BTW: Does not look like a professional repair.
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03-21-24, 06:50 AM
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