The "Should I..." Thread
08-24-12, 12:43 PM
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08-24-12, 12:45 PM
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silver/black to match:
08-28-12, 12:02 AM
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I was thinking of getting a new frame, but I'm not sure about frame value or what constitutes a good price.
Are either of these good deals?
https://shop.loosenutscycles.com/prod...rack-bike-55cm
https://shop.loosenutscycles.com/product/losa-road
Are either of these good deals?
https://shop.loosenutscycles.com/prod...rack-bike-55cm
https://shop.loosenutscycles.com/product/losa-road
08-28-12, 06:36 AM
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Well the second one is a road frame, and it has an Italian BB.
08-28-12, 06:47 AM
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Yeah, I don't mind that. I could build it up as a fixed just fine.
I'm just wondering if the prices are good for what those frames are. I don't have a good feel for vintage frame value. I'd like something that holds value in case I decide to sell it down the line.
I'm just wondering if the prices are good for what those frames are. I don't have a good feel for vintage frame value. I'd like something that holds value in case I decide to sell it down the line.
08-29-12, 12:37 AM
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I'm a bit torn between componentry. Should I sacrifice weight savings for looks?
08-29-12, 10:22 AM
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Should I buy this bike??? (First road bike) https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/3237014632.html
08-31-12, 02:53 PM
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Should I reinstall the stock fork on my cdale track? I have a wound up on it at the moment but I think it takes away from the character of the bike.
08-31-12, 03:00 PM
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Should I strip the paint on my Leader and go naked aluminum? I dunno, I'm bored.
08-31-12, 03:39 PM
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08-31-12, 03:54 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Stripping an aluminum frame really isn't that much work.
08-31-12, 10:41 PM
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Polishing aluminum is extremely time consuming.
(read: scrod, why did you let me buy a black rim in hopes of polishing it???!?)
(read: scrod, why did you let me buy a black rim in hopes of polishing it???!?)
08-31-12, 10:54 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
I tried talking you out of it by saying it was a matte, textured finish and "wishing you luck".
08-31-12, 10:56 PM
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Well if you have access to a polishing wheel on a bench grinder or even better yet a high rpm stand alone grinder with polishing compounds... minimal effort EZ-PZ.
08-31-12, 11:10 PM
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It's not bad, just time consuming.
