Best IRO Frameset
04-23-09, 02:06 PM
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Whats the difference between Mark V, Angus and Pheonix? I know length, geometry etc are different, but what makes one better? I was always curious about that
04-23-09, 02:24 PM
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One notable difference is the higher quality tubeset (631) on the Angus. I'm not sure why the Phoenix came in at the Angus price point when it has the same tubing at the Mark V.
04-23-09, 02:24 PM
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04-23-09, 02:33 PM
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Most assuredly the bike! Boston is fine depending on where/when you ridem, but I never spent much time in downtown during busy hours.
04-23-09, 04:30 PM
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The Mark V, Angus, and Mark V pro all have the EXACT SAME GEOMETRY. I love the way that mine looks, I am just having some trouble getting comfortable on it right now.
04-23-09, 04:33 PM
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04-23-09, 04:40 PM
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the mark v leaves you the option of using 2 brakes where the Pro only has 1 on the front.
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04-23-09, 07:51 PM
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The Gyes loves him some utility! If you're even thinking about singlespeed, Mark V is the way to go for the brakes alone.
04-23-09, 09:12 PM
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I know there wouldn't be much of a market for it (which I assuming is why they haven't done so yet) but it would be really sweet if they make a Heidi version of the angus.
04-23-09, 10:20 PM
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I'd only go threaded with classic frames -- handmade, lugged. I'd trade stiffness and easy-of-maintenance for aesthetics (which is all quill stems have going for them) with classic frames.
but for TIG frames like IRO's, it's all about threadless with a nice thompson or nitto ui-5gx stem.
but for TIG frames like IRO's, it's all about threadless with a nice thompson or nitto ui-5gx stem.
