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07-08-13, 05:31 PM
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should i klein quantum race for ~$300 instead of merckx?
does this or this look like its worth $600?
does this or this look like its worth $600?
07-08-13, 06:37 PM
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only thing thats giving me second thoughts is the klein is aluminum, reviews say the quantum race isnt the most pleasant ride but it is plenty stiff
also would have to rethink some stuff about the build like rims and cockpit/post
also would have to rethink some stuff about the build like rims and cockpit/post
07-08-13, 07:15 PM
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Merckx isn't orange? PASS
I wouldnt buy a high end racing frame expecting a plush ride but tires, inflation habits, and fit make a difference.
An interesting article on two nearly identical frames and how different they can feel. https://www.bgcycles.com/frame-tubing-selection.html
An interesting article on two nearly identical frames and how different they can feel. https://www.bgcycles.com/frame-tubing-selection.html
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07-12-13, 07:56 AM
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Should I bring my cross bike or road bike to Burlington, vt?
07-12-13, 09:02 AM
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Should I bring my cross bike or road bike to Burlington, vt?
07-12-13, 12:24 PM
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I have never been up there, but anyone know of any good fire roads or anything like that around there?
07-12-13, 12:57 PM
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ive been to stowe, ben and jerrys factory was great. would be some great riding though, whole state is a mountain forest
07-13-13, 12:51 PM
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Anyone see any problems with using a 46t 3/32 110 bcd chainring?
I found some nice vintage 165 crankset but later realized that the body was 110 instead of 130mm I have already decided on 3/32 chain and have purchased a 16t cog and chain already. My concern is that 110mm bcd combination with 3/32 would be too flimsy.
Thanks!
I found some nice vintage 165 crankset but later realized that the body was 110 instead of 130mm I have already decided on 3/32 chain and have purchased a 16t cog and chain already. My concern is that 110mm bcd combination with 3/32 would be too flimsy.
Thanks!
07-13-13, 05:23 PM
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Anyone see any problems with using a 46t 3/32 110 bcd chainring?
I found some nice vintage 165 crankset but later realized that the body was 110 instead of 130mm I have already decided on 3/32 chain and have purchased a 16t cog and chain already. My concern is that 110mm bcd combination with 3/32 would be too flimsy.
Thanks!
I found some nice vintage 165 crankset but later realized that the body was 110 instead of 130mm I have already decided on 3/32 chain and have purchased a 16t cog and chain already. My concern is that 110mm bcd combination with 3/32 would be too flimsy.
Thanks!
07-13-13, 11:10 PM
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Should I build a cross bike or just put cross tires on one of my roadbikes and save my money.
07-14-13, 01:09 AM
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If you're going to ride cross --> cross bike.
If you're not going to ride cross --> save money.
If you're not going to ride cross --> save money.
07-14-13, 01:17 AM
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Anyone see any problems with using a 46t 3/32 110 bcd chainring?
I found some nice vintage 165 crankset but later realized that the body was 110 instead of 130mm I have already decided on 3/32 chain and have purchased a 16t cog and chain already. My concern is that 110mm bcd combination with 3/32 would be too flimsy.
I found some nice vintage 165 crankset but later realized that the body was 110 instead of 130mm I have already decided on 3/32 chain and have purchased a 16t cog and chain already. My concern is that 110mm bcd combination with 3/32 would be too flimsy.
07-14-13, 10:07 AM
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I was going to race cross, but cross tires also fit my road bike. Ive had a set of 700x35s on before.