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06-20-13, 08:59 AM
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new frame advice
just found a crack in the chainstay on my original IRO group buy last night so it needs immediate retiring. i have considered a repair but on a 150 dollar frame that would probably not be cost effective.
i liked that bike but i feel like it's replacement should be more roadie oriented. it is my main commuter and i also like to take it for long road rides so i think a more roadbike like geometry would suit me a little better this go round.
any advice on what to look for? needs to be cheap. frame material not so important... thinking about trying to find a gently used sputnik or langster???
also i am 6'3" with a 34" inseam so if anyone knows who makes a cheap truly XL frame (long toptube) i'd love to hear about it.
i liked that bike but i feel like it's replacement should be more roadie oriented. it is my main commuter and i also like to take it for long road rides so i think a more roadbike like geometry would suit me a little better this go round.
any advice on what to look for? needs to be cheap. frame material not so important... thinking about trying to find a gently used sputnik or langster???
also i am 6'3" with a 34" inseam so if anyone knows who makes a cheap truly XL frame (long toptube) i'd love to hear about it.
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i liked that bike but i feel like it's replacement should be more roadie oriented. it is my main commuter and i also like to take it for long road rides so i think a more roadbike like geometry would suit me a little better this go round.
any advice on what to look for? needs to be cheap. frame material not so important... thinking about trying to find a gently used sputnik or langster???
also i am 6'3" with a 34" inseam so if anyone knows who makes a cheap truly XL frame (long toptube) i'd love to hear about it.
any advice on what to look for? needs to be cheap. frame material not so important... thinking about trying to find a gently used sputnik or langster???
also i am 6'3" with a 34" inseam so if anyone knows who makes a cheap truly XL frame (long toptube) i'd love to hear about it.
https://www.wabicycles.com/classic_bike_spec_11.html
https://www.wabicycles.com/classic_frame_detail.html
06-20-13, 10:16 AM
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The closest frame to your IRO that is still around would probably be a Surly Steamroller. Its an often overlooked frame, but its quality for sure.
06-20-13, 10:30 AM
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Well, I know you want cheap, but a Wabi Classic frameset would really fit your needs IMO. It sells for $375 including frame, fork and headset, and is primo quality:
https://www.wabicycles.com/classic_bike_spec_11.html
https://www.wabicycles.com/classic_frame_detail.html
https://www.wabicycles.com/classic_bike_spec_11.html
https://www.wabicycles.com/classic_frame_detail.html
steamroller in 62 is actually 10 cm longer in the TT than the iro. lookin like a solid replacement in that respect for sure!
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i do like those but the toptube is 10cm shorter thant the iro it would replace... was already rockin a 120mm stem on the iro (damn my long torso)...
steamroller in 62 is actually 10 cm longer in the TT than the iro. lookin like a solid replacement in that respect for sure!
steamroller in 62 is actually 10 cm longer in the TT than the iro. lookin like a solid replacement in that respect for sure!
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yes indeed i do!
speaking of cheap bikes with longer toptubes anyone have anything to say about this?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MURPHY-HIMSE...item51ae5d5852
main concern based on the pictures is no bottle mounts but those can be added for less money than upgrading to a steamroller which only has one ayway.
speaking of cheap bikes with longer toptubes anyone have anything to say about this?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MURPHY-HIMSE...item51ae5d5852
main concern based on the pictures is no bottle mounts but those can be added for less money than upgrading to a steamroller which only has one ayway.
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Any idea what happened to IRO? Are they no longer in business? I own 2 Mark Vs and love them.
I've been toying with a new build, but I have always used IRO frames. Been looking at Pake and Wabi mainly for prices.
I've been toying with a new build, but I have always used IRO frames. Been looking at Pake and Wabi mainly for prices.
