Is This Duratec a Steal?
08-19-12, 07:49 PM
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Is This Duratec a Steal?
Here's the craiglist post.
It's a T8, and the T9 is listed as 1400+ euros on the site. Is the deal that fantastic? I'm hoping I could even lowball to 400, since bikes rarely get bites around here.
It's a T8, and the T9 is listed as 1400+ euros on the site. Is the deal that fantastic? I'm hoping I could even lowball to 400, since bikes rarely get bites around here.
08-19-12, 07:55 PM
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meh, duratecs are cheap on ebay.
08-19-12, 07:59 PM
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I saw your other post and was going to comment.
I know nothing about duratec, but a lot of the other parts alone almost add up to $400. Assuming those are Sugino 75's, Suzue Hubs, Dura Ace chainring and cogs (if usable). Tubular rims and tires though, so be aware of that.
I know nothing about duratec, but a lot of the other parts alone almost add up to $400. Assuming those are Sugino 75's, Suzue Hubs, Dura Ace chainring and cogs (if usable). Tubular rims and tires though, so be aware of that.
08-22-12, 06:31 AM
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I'm very interested in this bike but don't want to run into any unforeseen problems, so I'd appreciate everyone's help.
My main question is whether or not I can put clinchers on this track bike and have it ride the same.
Also, any other issues with using it as a street bike behind the relatively fragile aluminum?
My main question is whether or not I can put clinchers on this track bike and have it ride the same.
Also, any other issues with using it as a street bike behind the relatively fragile aluminum?
08-22-12, 08:14 AM
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it's pretty uggo, but i'd get it if you like how it looks and it fits. you can just sell the tubs and put a clincher wheelset on there.
08-22-12, 05:17 PM
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Hm, and then if I wanted a front brake I'd need a new fork or need to drill it. What does an LBS charge for that (if they do it)?
08-22-12, 07:16 PM
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08-22-12, 08:13 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Ask them if there's a place to get huevos rancheros nearby. That way I he can go get a hearty breakfast while he's waiting for the shop to drill his fork.
08-22-12, 09:30 PM
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Haha sorry, I knew my LBSs would be closed by the time I could call, so I hoped some of you might be able to give a ballpark figure. But I actually checked with the owner, and it is drilled for a brake. So I'm probably gonna jump on it for $500, with the extra FSA + generic chainring and the dura ace cogs, all of which I'll sell on CL or ebay (plus the wheelset). I'll probably end up grabbing some Deep V/Formulas from velomine for rims. Thanks everyone!
08-23-12, 07:23 PM
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I'll stop by this restaurant. If you do a 180, you'll be looking at my LBS.
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