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Old 04-24-05, 12:13 AM
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Text descriptions of your fixie!

Paid for and picked up my used Albert Eisentraut frame today. The serial number on the bottom bracket sez: E051274 which I believe to be the date of manufacture more than anything.

I was informed by an awesome member of the awesome staff that some elder racing guy came in and checked out the frame and commented on how even though Eisentraut was real good at doing braze-ons, this frame was remarkably free of them. There is one on the drive-side chainstay near the dropouts.

The Campy 1010 drop outs.
Wish I had a camera to share images of this frame.

I'm very excited.
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This minus braze-ons, black decals and probably bigger.
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I thought the title was TEXT descriptions? HOLY BIG pics!! Nice Campy stuff though!!

Here's my setup:

3year old aluminum Spicer Track Frame, poweder coated blue
Evo Threadless Carbon Fork
2wheelsets (winter and summer)
Winter - Miche Hubs laced to Ambrosio Excellence Rims (Blue)
Summer - LEVEL Hubs laced to Open Pro Rims
Miche Crankset 52T, with 16T cog on rear - Campy Veloce BB
Profile Bullhorns with a tektro 2finger brake lever (attached to tektro brake caliper)
Brooks Saddle on No Name Carbon Seatpost (attached to frame with crimped cable)


NEW RIDE - Currently in the shop

New Bikeophile/Cavern Steel Track Frame (we're working on our own line of "value" frames using Columbus Zona Steel. Made right here in Toronto.
Level Hubs on Open Pro Rims
Campy Pista Crankset (52T) with 17T Cog on Rear

So far no fork...still deciding on what to use here...likely steel.
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Old 04-24-05, 12:23 PM
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It's a shame that surly already took the name 'steamroller', because that's what my current fixed ride pretty much is. 26x2.1" slicks, 38x15, cantis and riser bars. It feels unstoppable once I get it rolling, and it pretty much laughs at curbs and potholes.

God, I love this bike.
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