My new build !!
07-23-13, 12:23 PM
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The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey
A Man and his son were once going with their Donkey to market. As they were walking along by its side a countryman passed them and said: "You fools, what is a Donkey for but to ride upon?"
So the Man put the Boy on the Donkey and they went on their way. But soon they passed a group of men, one of whom said: "See that lazy youngster, he lets his father walk while he rides."
So the Man ordered his Boy to get off, and got on himself. But they hadn't gone far when they passed two women, one of whom said to the other: "Shame on that lazy lout to let his poor little son trudge along."
Well, the Man didn't know what to do, but at last he took his Boy up before him on the Donkey. By this time they had come to the town, and the passers-by began to jeer and point at them. The Man stopped and asked what they were scoffing at. The men said: "Aren't you ashamed of yourself for overloading that poor donkey with you and your hulking son?"
The Man and Boy got off and tried to think what to do. They thought and they thought, till at last they cut down a pole, tied the donkey's feet to it, and raised the pole and the donkey to their shoulders. They went along amid the laughter of all who met them till they came to Market Bridge, when the Donkey, getting one of his feet loose, kicked out and caused the Boy to drop his end of the pole. In the struggle the Donkey fell over the bridge, and his fore-feet being tied together he was drowned.
"That will teach you," said an old man who had followed them: "Please all, and you will please none."
A Man and his son were once going with their Donkey to market. As they were walking along by its side a countryman passed them and said: "You fools, what is a Donkey for but to ride upon?"
So the Man put the Boy on the Donkey and they went on their way. But soon they passed a group of men, one of whom said: "See that lazy youngster, he lets his father walk while he rides."
So the Man ordered his Boy to get off, and got on himself. But they hadn't gone far when they passed two women, one of whom said to the other: "Shame on that lazy lout to let his poor little son trudge along."
Well, the Man didn't know what to do, but at last he took his Boy up before him on the Donkey. By this time they had come to the town, and the passers-by began to jeer and point at them. The Man stopped and asked what they were scoffing at. The men said: "Aren't you ashamed of yourself for overloading that poor donkey with you and your hulking son?"
The Man and Boy got off and tried to think what to do. They thought and they thought, till at last they cut down a pole, tied the donkey's feet to it, and raised the pole and the donkey to their shoulders. They went along amid the laughter of all who met them till they came to Market Bridge, when the Donkey, getting one of his feet loose, kicked out and caused the Boy to drop his end of the pole. In the struggle the Donkey fell over the bridge, and his fore-feet being tied together he was drowned.
"That will teach you," said an old man who had followed them: "Please all, and you will please none."
07-23-13, 12:25 PM
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Just build it, ride it, and enjoy it. It's your bike, so yours is the opinion that's important anyway.
I want to see pics when it's done, too. I'm a tad curious how that fork will look with the frame.
(FWIW, I, personally, like the look of the FSA cranks better than the Omniums)
07-23-13, 12:31 PM
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Cool. But, just don't be a shill...BF doesn't like shills. They'll run you out of here on a rail.
If you are selling/promoting products, just be up front with it. We'll accept and respect that more.
BF members are pretty good at sniffing out shills and puppets. They are watching you.
If you are selling/promoting products, just be up front with it. We'll accept and respect that more.
BF members are pretty good at sniffing out shills and puppets. They are watching you.
07-23-13, 12:36 PM
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Cool. But, just don't be a shill...BF doesn't like shills. They'll run you out of here on a rail.
If you are selling/promoting products, just be up front with it. We'll accept and respect that more.
BF members are pretty good at sniffing out shills and puppets. They are watching you.
If you are selling/promoting products, just be up front with it. We'll accept and respect that more.
BF members are pretty good at sniffing out shills and puppets. They are watching you.
Also its not like I go other peoples threads and tell them their bike is garbage and to buy a State.
07-23-13, 12:37 PM
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Whether or not I would spend that money on that bike, I think you should do whatever makes you happy and spend your money however you want. I certainly don't want anyone telling me how to spend my hard earned money. Obviously from your posts you have plenty of disposable income so don't let anyone here dissuade you from doing what makes you happy. Enjoy the bike and post pics!
I spent $650 on my Pre Cursa build and I got flamed all day so you can't win on this forum.
07-23-13, 12:38 PM
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07-23-13, 12:39 PM
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Apple... damn their computers and phones! haha. I wish I had stock in it when it was $5 a share.
07-23-13, 01:52 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Perhaps the root of both problems is that you bought two State bikes.
07-23-13, 01:53 PM
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07-25-13, 01:29 PM
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07-25-13, 01:47 PM
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I just can't imagine spending that kind of money on a state bike. It doesn't even have gears. Whatever, have a good time hooning around on it.
07-25-13, 01:58 PM
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Thank you sir.
07-26-13, 12:51 PM
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07-26-13, 12:54 PM
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I am still waiting for parts to show up.... anticipation.. its killing me
07-26-13, 05:24 PM
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kinda spendy for what it is, imo. but is should look cool and ride well when it's all together. can't wait.
07-27-13, 01:06 PM
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07-27-13, 01:09 PM
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Frame was there ready to go, but I went just went with stuff they dont stock or normally sell, so I just had to wait for my stuff to come in.
07-30-13, 04:01 PM
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a little heavy...
07-30-13, 04:02 PM
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if thats really how high you sit, you did something wrong
07-30-13, 04:06 PM
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This is a picture they just sent me.. nothing has been set yet. I havent picked it up yet.
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thank goodness.
07-30-13, 04:10 PM
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So are they giving you the fork in the mock up? Mock up wheels too?
07-30-13, 04:12 PM
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07-30-13, 04:16 PM
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No that fork is mine. I wanted the Undefeated fork but they didnt have one in stock when I placed the order. So I am getting the Undefeated fork.
The Essor carbon fiber wheels... from what I know these exact ones are not available for sale yet?? I am trying to get a price on them, but havent heard back yet.
I keep getting anxious for it and keep pushing them for the bike, but the wheels havent come in yet.