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The "Should I..." Thread
I'm indecisive. Are you?
Should I ditch the FTP build and buy a GTB complete for $750?
Should I ditch the FTP build and buy a GTB complete for $750?
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Does anyone know the top tube length of a 54cm GTB?
Edit: Guy on PedalRoom says a 54cm GTB has a 56cm TT. Le bummers. Back to the FTP.
Edit: Guy on PedalRoom says a 54cm GTB has a 56cm TT. Le bummers. Back to the FTP.
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Should I...
Buy a new Affinity Lo Pro and move all of my existing stock/mediocre parts to it?
Buy another frame of equal quality to mine and save a little money on other upgrades.
Actually, just writing this helped. I don't need answers, but input helps
Also, I would definitely pick the GTB over the FTP.
Buy a new Affinity Lo Pro and move all of my existing stock/mediocre parts to it?
Buy another frame of equal quality to mine and save a little money on other upgrades.
Actually, just writing this helped. I don't need answers, but input helps
Also, I would definitely pick the GTB over the FTP.
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What do you ride now?
I know! I'm just going to build the FTP, ride it, and sell it if I ever come across another good deal on a GTB or a Pulse. I don't want to push the limits with the TT length on the 54cm GTB.
I know! I'm just going to build the FTP, ride it, and sell it if I ever come across another good deal on a GTB or a Pulse. I don't want to push the limits with the TT length on the 54cm GTB.
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I like this thread and I think it is a really good idea.
Should I...
Build up a new 2011 721 (when they come out) or buy a somewhat comparable complete bike from BD and upgrade the minor components? (crankset, bars, pedals, saddle, etc.) Note: I already have a Trek Earl worth ~$350 and a very nice Cannondale road bike, and I am by no means rich.
Should I...
Build up a new 2011 721 (when they come out) or buy a somewhat comparable complete bike from BD and upgrade the minor components? (crankset, bars, pedals, saddle, etc.) Note: I already have a Trek Earl worth ~$350 and a very nice Cannondale road bike, and I am by no means rich.
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I find those GTBs difficult to come across. Is the TT that much longer on the GTB?
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For my FTP I erred on the side of caution and got a 52, for which I can use a 100mm or so stem and probably feel ok.
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I like this thread and I think it is a really good idea.
Should I...
Build up a new 2011 721 (when they come out) or buy a somewhat comparable complete bike from BD and upgrade the minor components? (crankset, bars, pedals, saddle, etc.) Note: I already have a Trek Earl worth ~$350 and a very nice Cannondale road bike, and I am by no means rich.
Should I...
Build up a new 2011 721 (when they come out) or buy a somewhat comparable complete bike from BD and upgrade the minor components? (crankset, bars, pedals, saddle, etc.) Note: I already have a Trek Earl worth ~$350 and a very nice Cannondale road bike, and I am by no means rich.
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I always pick sw8 fixxays over road bikes for some reason, but I'd say CAAD 10 on this one.
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Either Rival or 105, I don't know yet. And neither of those will be happening to soon, but ya know, it's fun to think of what comes next. I might wait for the CAAD11...
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should I buy another frame that I don't really need or not? and if I should, should I get an all city big block or try for a used bareknuckle?
gtb's look cool
gtb's look cool
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It's been there a while, but I don't want to be afraid of tinkering with it. When something breaks on RED it'll be expensive. 105 is probably more n00b friendly ;D
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Not sure...but I realized this was added not too long ago, which is a hell of deal for Di2.
This is the what I want though...Apex.
Tiagra 10 speed should be coming out soon, even more affordable.
https://road.cc/content/news/31511-sh...omponents-2012
This is the what I want though...Apex.
https://road.cc/content/news/31511-sh...omponents-2012
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