The "Should I..." Thread
01-09-14, 11:16 AM
#3952
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ooo, rigid 650b ss: https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...kes-g275ss.htm
For a bit more money (600), geared Fantom CX or Gavity Zilla monstercross.
01-09-14, 11:21 AM
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650b seems like it would be a pita with regard to getting tires and replacement wheels if you ever need them. I say go with 29er.
01-09-14, 12:48 PM
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01-09-14, 08:07 PM
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SSCX. I like this.
01-10-14, 08:14 AM
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OR
French fit a stupid cheap Wabi lightning frameset. Black, brand new.
French fit a stupid cheap Wabi lightning frameset. Black, brand new.
01-10-14, 09:12 AM
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Ok dad.
I'm actually thinking of waiting for the sst al to go back down in price.
Then I can be disappointed that it isn't my caad every time I ride it.
I'm actually thinking of waiting for the sst al to go back down in price.
Then I can be disappointed that it isn't my caad every time I ride it.
01-10-14, 10:33 AM
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01-10-14, 10:38 AM
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I have no idea what I want.
01-10-14, 10:41 AM
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01-10-14, 01:11 PM
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Should I swap out the no name masi stem/seatpost on my masi speciale fixed for thomson elite stem/seatpost? If I sell and buy used I should be paying around 20-40 extra. Worth it?
01-12-14, 01:18 AM
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01-13-14, 09:40 PM
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Hello everyone. Should I buy a cannondale carbon synapse 6 with apex group(bought in 2012) from a friend for $1400? Its 54cm, I currently ride a 53cm FG and have never been professionally fitted.
thanks!
(sorry not ssfg, i dont think the road forum has a "should i?" thread)
thanks!
(sorry not ssfg, i dont think the road forum has a "should i?" thread)
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01-13-14, 11:55 PM
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Seems over priced.
01-14-14, 12:33 AM
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what wheels?
most likely overpriced, or at best, not a great deal.
most likely overpriced, or at best, not a great deal.
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01-14-14, 01:47 AM
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Fair market price is near/ around half MSRP especially for such a run of the mill' bike. That would be the fair value. What else you pay over that is out of being a friend.
01-14-14, 05:23 AM
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But don't haggle with a friend you want to keep, merely casually pass on the deal.