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Epicus07
04-30-11, 05:13 PM
I went to a local bike swap and picked up a sweet new commuter. It's not vintage but i have pictures!

Custom built Curtlo out of Withrop, WA.

Seems to have cyclocross geometry. Features True Temper OX Platinum steel tubing and a Winwood Carbon fork. Deore XT/XTR 9 speed drivetrain. Wheels are nothing special (Alex w/ tiagra hubs) but for a commuter i wont complain.

She has a wonderful ride to her. Excellent condition.

Paid $450 for her. I plan on selling my current commuter for $300.

That's a pretty good price for a custom with this tubing right?

I haven't adjusted the fenders or the saddle so don't judge me by the previous owners work ;)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5673405801_66a56c8d28_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5673976768_d06c9def2d_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5067/5673968222_1a0b47ac6f_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5269/5673972364_114eec7a6f_b.jpg

mudboy
04-30-11, 05:15 PM
Wow. That, my friend, is a score of epic proportions. Plus, it's orange. ORANGE!
RFC
04-30-11, 05:20 PM
Outstanding score.

realestvin7
04-30-11, 05:25 PM
Score, dude. The headest alone would bring nearly $100 used on ebay.
ftwelder
04-30-11, 05:29 PM
Curtlo is a skilled builder. Nice score.
auchencrow
04-30-11, 06:09 PM
Who's that happy looking dude sitting on your bike? :thumb:
WNG
04-30-11, 06:32 PM
Wow you stole it! Nicely assembled kit.
gomango
04-30-11, 06:34 PM
Wow.

That's the way to do it.

I'd really like to try a Curtlo.

I've heard only positive about his bikes.
robtown
04-30-11, 06:43 PM
Don't bother buying a lotto ticket this week - or next - you've used up your allotment of luck. Very nice. It looks like you can clear some high curbs with that BB height. That's some $150 upgrade!
skyrider
04-30-11, 07:32 PM
Nice score get that smirk of your face, happy trails.
Alan Edwards
04-30-11, 07:44 PM
Don't feel alone, my wife is always telling me I have to many bikes. Nice bike, Me I don't do the fender thing. Put some drop bars on it and ditch the fenders for some cross racing. Tell us the size, I'm guessing 52.
Epicus07
05-01-11, 02:15 PM
Thanks for the kind comments :)

I just sold my Allez for $350 so i'm only into it an extra $100.

She rides like a dream.

It looks like a 51 cm because of odd cyclocross geometry and sloping top tube. The top tube is 55 cm and the seat tube is 52cm. I typically ride a 55cm frame and it seems to fit perfectly. I might have to explore some interesting stem options if i were to convert her to a drop bar but for now it works great.
Puget Pounder
05-01-11, 04:35 PM
Thanks for the kind comments :)

I just sold my Allez for $350 so i'm only into it an extra $100.

She rides like a dream.

It looks like a 51 cm because of odd cyclocross geometry and sloping top tube. The top tube is 55 cm and the seat tube is 52cm. I typically ride a 55cm frame and it seems to fit perfectly. I might have to explore some interesting stem options if i were to convert her to a drop bar but for now it works great.

You already sold that Allez? :P
Epicus07
05-01-11, 10:25 PM
Yup. Gotta love a city with a good bike economy :)