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10-31-08, 06:09 PM
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10-31-08, 06:18 PM
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so after ordering and sending the extra $20 for shipping (i'm in hawaii) they haven't gotten back to me, stopped replying to my e-mails completely. i'm getting worried.
11-03-08, 08:31 PM
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Dam I want to build up a new bike so bad but I can't justify it at all. I hope these sell out soon so I don't buy one hah
11-03-08, 08:33 PM
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got mine today. ordered last wednesday. only have a cellphone pic my sister sent me since I'm at school and I shipped it to my home address (I don't trust what goes on in my apt building haha) looks nice. weldings ehhhh.. I'll deal
if anyone can help me out right quick, what's the estimated cost to thread the fork? I know it's going to be different prices, but what's your lbs or whoever charge? not too sure about riding threadless at the moment.
if anyone can help me out right quick, what's the estimated cost to thread the fork? I know it's going to be different prices, but what's your lbs or whoever charge? not too sure about riding threadless at the moment.
11-03-08, 10:50 PM
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Framesaver is a rust inhibitor you spray into the tubes.
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...rosol+Can.aspx
I would definitely recommend it in your climate.
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...rosol+Can.aspx
I would definitely recommend it in your climate.
11-04-08, 12:05 PM
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^^couple questions for ya, how long did it take to arrive after ordering? let me know how the color looks is person as im very impatient and want to know.. also im going to be doing a threaded 1'' headset rather then threadless (prefer vintage look) do you know if this frame takes a 26.4 or 27.0 headset?? and do you think a 103mm BB would be good with some decent fixed gear cranks (bulletproof, sugino. etc)?
Mine is coming in today. I emailed Jeff and he said it was 26.4 headset
i believe bulletproof and origin8 uses a 103mm bb for a 42mm chainline.
11-04-08, 05:19 PM
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55cm blue just came in today
i have all the parts except for wheels
the blue is like a metallic royal blue w/ a smidge of green tint.
welds could be better
they could have painted the fork crown better but goddamn this is a sexy frame.
i didnt even know the down tube is slightly aero and its not like a regular tube.
i have all the parts except for wheels
the blue is like a metallic royal blue w/ a smidge of green tint.
welds could be better
they could have painted the fork crown better but goddamn this is a sexy frame.
i didnt even know the down tube is slightly aero and its not like a regular tube.
11-04-08, 05:31 PM
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55cm blue just came in today
i have all the parts except for wheels
the blue is like a metallic royal blue w/ a smidge of green tint.
welds could be better
they could have painted the fork crown better but goddamn this is a sexy frame.
i didnt even know the down tube is slightly aero and its not like a regular tube.
i have all the parts except for wheels
the blue is like a metallic royal blue w/ a smidge of green tint.
welds could be better
they could have painted the fork crown better but goddamn this is a sexy frame.
i didnt even know the down tube is slightly aero and its not like a regular tube.
11-04-08, 11:19 PM
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got mine in today... started assembly.
Taking the fork to my schools machine shop tomorrow to finish threading it. should be riding by tomorrow afternoon.
Taking the fork to my schools machine shop tomorrow to finish threading it. should be riding by tomorrow afternoon.
11-04-08, 11:32 PM
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11-04-08, 11:46 PM
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hence why i like the kilo tt over BD's other selections. that fork is a deal maker.
reminds me of my vintage merckx frame. too bad that's too small for me or i'd still be riding it.
11-05-08, 12:20 AM
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this thread = too much temptation. i just got my green kilo tt from BD but these frame colors are much better.
11-05-08, 12:21 AM
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I did notice on the newer frames, the track ends are welded versus, what I assume, brazed on previously. The weld are not too bulky though so I do not mind.
11-05-08, 11:27 AM
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11-05-08, 12:13 PM
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Can someone measure the head tube length on a 55cm frame please? My room mate just picked up one of these and they seem pretty sweet so I'm thinking about grabbing one in a size up from his. I was going to use my current fork though and just want to double check that the one I'm using now isnt cut too short to use on this frame
11-05-08, 12:40 PM
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ordering a threadless headset and stem right now.