Is this a decent frame?
05-10-12, 01:14 PM
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Is this a decent frame?
I have always done conversions up to this point but I want to treat myself to a new singlespeed frame. Anyone have experience with this company or brand? It retails for ~300$ CAN but I can get it for about a third of that price. Is it worth getting? Link is below
https://www.cyclebabac.com/en/our-sto...category_id=98
Thanks in advance
https://www.cyclebabac.com/en/our-sto...category_id=98
Thanks in advance
05-10-12, 01:15 PM
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I've never heard of it. For $300 you could get something someone has heard of.
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there's almost nothing said about the frame. no details what so ever. the only thing i can see is that the fork is lugged. but other than that I myself probably wouldn't go for it. Why not treat yourself to a better frameset?
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05-10-12, 01:23 PM
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The OP said he can get it for the third of the price. I know we are bad with math in the States so I will break it down: a third of $300 is $100. Brand new frame for $100 is a good deal, even if its Canadian dollar : )
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canadian dollar is 99% equivilent to our dollar.
~300
about a third
pretty sure he's not getting it for 100 bucks with words like those.
~300
about a third
pretty sure he's not getting it for 100 bucks with words like those.
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The price I would get would be 120$ CAN flat, with next day shipping. I am on a budget, so what frame would you suggest that I treat myself to?
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https://store.citygrounds.com/store/p...r-722TS-Frame/
Are you moving all the other components off an existing bike? If not and you are really on a budget then a complete bike would be much better.
Are you moving all the other components off an existing bike? If not and you are really on a budget then a complete bike would be much better.
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https://store.citygrounds.com/store/p...r-722TS-Frame/
Are you moving all the other components off an existing bike? If not and you are really on a budget then a complete bike would be much better.
Are you moving all the other components off an existing bike? If not and you are really on a budget then a complete bike would be much better.
05-10-12, 02:52 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
05-10-12, 03:24 PM
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sorry but that frame is obviously not on the bfssfg approved list...
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05-10-12, 03:58 PM
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Dat Leader. I almost want to move on that. Such a good deal.
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Yeah I have components already, just need a frame. The shipping does seem pretty steep though. Is that 722 a freestyle frame?
05-10-12, 04:26 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Does Google work in Canada?
05-10-12, 04:42 PM
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oh, clearly. it's not that we don't like dealing with people who refuse to do their own research -
we just hate everyone.
we just hate everyone.
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seriously (& please note that i did not say srsly)...there may be a lot of dicks & posthoors on this forum but have you been hanging around here (& bikes, in general, i presume) for over a year & are looking for a frame to build a bike from scratch & you really do not know what lugged means?
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Anyways, I decided not to buy, doesn't seem like a good deal based on the advice offered here. Thanks again!
