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Old 03-02-05, 07:55 AM
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Which Bike to Convert??

I have an early to mid 90's CF Giant and a Centurion Ironman Dave Scott, and I want to make a SS out of one of them. Which do you think would be better?
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I like your attitude.
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ironman sounds WAAAAY tougher!
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the steel Centurion
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SS...neither,

Fixed-gear...both.
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SS...neither,

Fixed-gear...both.
Gotta second that!
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Fixing up a Centurion today. Had it powder coated a nice ugly Home Despot orange. Such a sweet old frame, finally getting the attention it deserves.
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