3 bikes, same price, same condition, which one?
03-06-15, 08:08 AM
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I have a Torpado just like that. They are beutiful, plus...if it has all the panto'd stuff (stem, seatpost, cranks, fork) that stuff gets a nice $$$ if it doesn't work out.
I vote Torpado.
I vote Torpado.
03-06-15, 08:20 AM
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I'm checking out the Torpado tomorrow. This post wasn't necessarily for advise, I was just curious what others would pick. I'm a campy snob, but I am attracted to the Raleigh for the nice clean paint and chrome, and I really liked the Panasonics custom paint. I know the sellers of the Raleigh and Panasonic so I think I could get them a little cheaper than listed price. The Torpado has been listed for a while now so I think I can get it for a lower price also. I do plan on keeping this one, I know I was on a flipping spree, but I was going after something that I couldn't afford. After really thinking about it, I changed my mind and maybe be a purchase in the future. Maybe a retirement gift. I kind of got the feeling I offended a few people for parting some bikes out, if I did I apologize.
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03-06-15, 08:40 AM
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I'm checking out the Torpado tomorrow. I do plan on keeping this one, I know I was on a flipping spree, but I was going after something that I couldn't afford. After really thinking about it, I changed my mind and maybe be a purchase in the future. Maybe a retirement gift.
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Whichever bike(s) you choose, enjoy!
03-06-15, 08:44 AM
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I do fall in and out of love really fast with bikes, but I'm trying to quit.
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03-06-15, 08:54 AM
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03-06-15, 11:12 AM
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It's very fun, my problem is a week later I find something else I like more. So, I usually have to sell something to buy something. I need another hobbie to tone this one down a bit.
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TorRalPan in that order.
03-06-15, 11:35 AM
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Which ever wheelies the best. One guy at the could wheelie like no other. THose dang comfort bikes he could never get up those.
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What did you end up with Sloar?
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Torpado for performance, depending on what you want to do. Almost a cult following.
Panasonic for durability, paint quality, overall abilities. (basically a Lemans RS)
Raleigh because I've re-done a couple, re-doing a couple more, and they're just plain cool.
Panasonic for durability, paint quality, overall abilities. (basically a Lemans RS)
Raleigh because I've re-done a couple, re-doing a couple more, and they're just plain cool.
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03-08-15, 06:24 PM
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I ended up going in a whole different direction. Unfortunately the guy sold the Torpado an hour before i was supposed to meet him. But I ended up finding something else.
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Campy Italian-Torpado Italian! The issue is mute. Resale and quality value.
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