The "Should I..." Thread
03-31-13, 09:27 PM
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04-01-13, 02:06 AM
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04-02-13, 08:49 AM
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Need to build up a new rear wheel, so wh not build up a set.
Should I build up a set of TB14s or Archetypes for my Kazane track bike?
Should I build up a set of TB14s or Archetypes for my Kazane track bike?
04-02-13, 08:58 AM
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both are sexy wheels, i love my tb14s sooooo much. i say go tb14, would look on your bike.
04-02-13, 09:14 AM
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04-02-13, 08:17 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Yes.
04-02-13, 09:29 PM
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Should I invest in a Wabi Classic frame for under 400, or should I buy a higher end aluminum frame like a Bianchi Super Pista for around 800.
04-02-13, 09:30 PM
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The wabi is probably lighter, which has been your main concern.
04-02-13, 09:35 PM
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Still kicking.
I'd sooner get the wabi.
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04-02-13, 09:45 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Me too. Super Pistas are tanks.
04-02-13, 09:46 PM
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04-02-13, 09:51 PM
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The Wabi probably has an ~800g fork, like most steel frames. You can easily cut a pound off that using a modern full carbon fork, which will be easy to do because the Wabi has a 1-1/8th headtube.
04-02-13, 09:53 PM
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Ah, I see! That's a good point, I didn't think of the fork. Why do super pistes weigh so much?
04-02-13, 09:56 PM
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Still kicking.
Heavy, Sensible, Overhyped. Pick two.
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04-02-13, 09:58 PM
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