58cm used Tiemeyer on ebay
Just curious to what you all think about the frame, fork, etc? It appears to be an older model as the current ones come w/enve forks. If there is anything in particular that would make you hesitant to bid. I'm assuming this is the "Large" size w/a 57cm center to center TT.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=200855814439 |
New ones also come with CK headsets.
Still might be a deal if it goes for low enough. Carleton can probably shed some light. |
I've known a lot of people who've ridden Tiemeyers. I've never known somebody to be particularly unhappy with a Tiemeyer, but I have known several people who've had them crack.
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Originally Posted by maidenfan
(Post 15001584)
Just curious to what you all think about the frame, fork, etc? It appears to be an older model as the current ones come w/enve forks. If there is anything in particular that would make you hesitant to bid. I'm assuming this is the "Large" size w/a 57cm center to center TT.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=200855814439 I'd ask for: - Head Tube Angle - Seat Tube Angle - Fork Rake Those 3 dimensions determine what makes a TT, Sprint, or Mass Start frame. If I had to guess, based on the use of the Reynolds fork and short head tube (11cm?), this is a Mass Start and/or TT frame. But, if you aren't picky about angles yet, then if you can get it for a good price, go for it. I love my Tiemeyer. |
Originally Posted by queerpunk
(Post 15001832)
I've known a lot of people who've ridden Tiemeyers. I've never known somebody to be particularly unhappy with a Tiemeyer, but I have known several people who've had them crack.
I've only known one Tiemeyer to crack/break and that was from a crash. This was a month before Masters Nationals. Mr. Tiemeyer worked hard to get the guy a new custom frame within weeks. Cool guy. |
Thanks.
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I'm in Portland right now. I had a beer last night with Kirk. The subject of track frames came up. I told him that my LOOK 496 was only slightly better than my Tiemeyer. But the Tiemeyer uses standard headsets, stems, forks, & seatposts, which make it A LOT more serviceable!
If I need a new stem from my LOOK, I have to call France. If I need a new stem for my Tiemeyer, I go to my bike shop down the street. |
Originally Posted by carleton
(Post 15001848)
That sucks. Crack where?
I've only known one Tiemeyer to crack/break and that was from a crash. This was a month before Masters Nationals. Mr. Tiemeyer worked hard to get the guy a new custom frame within weeks. Cool guy. yeah, i've heard great things about working with dave tiemeyer. in particular, that his fits are very thorough. but i also doubt that he'd be willing to go to that sort of trouble for somebody who bought one of his bikes off of ebay. by which i mean: same warranty stuff applies as in buying anything used. |
Originally Posted by carleton
(Post 15001899)
I'm in Portland right now. I had a beer last night with Kirk. The subject of track frames came up. I told him that my LOOK 496 was only slightly better than my Tiemeyer. But the Tiemeyer uses standard headsets, stems, forks, & seatposts, which make it A LOT more serviceable!
If I need a new stem from my LOOK, I have to call France. If I need a new stem for my Tiemeyer, I go to my bike shop down the street. Thanks for the advice on the frame - I think I'll hold off on that one - seems a little rough. I think I'll be better for now on off-the-floor Felt, Bianchi or something similar. |
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