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Old 02-25-14, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Huffandstuff
49x16 in that set up, rear wheel is kind of smug in there cause its on 25s.
Thanks, I bought my bike as something simple to ride and have fun on, but after a few days around here, I've grown quite keen on the track and want to go check one out soon!
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Riser. A whole new world

And I found out my chainline was so ****ed up, hoping to get some cog spacer

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Old 02-26-14, 02:12 AM
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looks good.
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well, after all the confusion and usps issues its finally here....

now to get a good ride in and fine tune everything


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I approve of every ****ing part.

Well done.
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Originally Posted by Dixie Gentleman
well, after all the confusion and usps issues its finally here....

now to get a good ride in and fine tune everything


Our bikes are going to be very similar...just waiting for all my parts to come in.

I went with 3t components, omniums, and archtypes laced to phill hubs.
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Originally Posted by Dixie Gentleman
well, after all the confusion and usps issues its finally here....

now to get a good ride in and fine tune everything

I never see you in the streets out here.

I'm envious of your new toy, too. (I so very much want the pink one)
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Old 02-26-14, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by JeremyLC
I never see you in the streets out here.

I'm envious of your new toy, too. (I so very much want the pink one)
I'm only here half the month, but I'm usually riding around when I'm home..

best chances of seeing me is at grease monkey on the sidewalk bar haha
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Late 80s cannondale criterium alu frame / steel forks
Specialized cockpit / xbrand post & adapter / arione saddle
miche cranks / miche brakes / miche chain / running 48/17
SRAM S500 levers / dia compe headdy
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Vinyls from my previous builds i had spares of, big letters covered the DT shifter holes perfectly









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^ DAYYYYYUMMM, I'm reaalllyy liking that one. Those gum walls with all the matte black are sexy.
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got it off CL for a decent deal, not overly impressed though. Its also too small for me. Parting and flipping it come spring.
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That is a gorgeous bike, Robofunc. World Tour?
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Originally Posted by robyr
That is a gorgeous bike, Robofunc. World Tour?

Thanks

It's an '84 LeTour frame/fork.
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Originally Posted by Robofunc
What tires are those? @Robofunc
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Originally Posted by Singlespd
What tires are those? @Robofunc
https://www.compasscycle.com/tires_gb_700_32.html
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Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
Our bikes are going to be very similar...just waiting for all my parts to come in.

I went with 3t components, omniums, and archtypes laced to phill hubs.
Yay for the vigorelli population increasing around here
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
Yay for the vigorelli population increasing around here
I'm beginning to feel the peer pressure...
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Originally Posted by JeremyLC
I'm beginning to feel the peer pressure...
Only one thing to do. Conform.
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
Only one thing to do. Conform.
I figure I could put together a respectable build for $1500-$1600, I'd just need to get together $1500-$1600 to do it. (and some way to justify it to myself, of course )

(I figure the frameset, wheels, and cranks would make most of the cost of the build)
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Originally Posted by JeremyLC
I figure I could put together a respectable build for $1500-$1600, I'd just need to get together $1500-$1600 to do it. (and some way to justify it to myself, of course )

(I figure the frameset, wheels, and cranks would make most of the cost of the build)
what do you need? I got **** I need to get rid of haha.

Can I interest you in a super pista!
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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
I approve of every ****ing part.

Well done.
I would only ditch the spacers and switch to compacts. Other than that I really like that.
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the spacers were really bothering me, but i left it like that for now to get a good ride in before cutting it any lower... I like the feel but it looks off to me.. I have Zip compact drops and mash bullhorns.. I like track drops for some reason.
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My SS commuter next to my friend's carbon Scott after a Sunday ride around Koko Head. Nothing fancy, just a cheapie Cali made frame with some modifications. Let's say that'll be the first and last time I ever dare go that fast downhill.
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