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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
You guys don't know the meaning of 'Frankenbike.' You think that putting a bunch of used parts on a frame qualifies. All bikes, even new ones, are a mixture of components attached to a frame. To me, a Frankenbike is when you piece together
frames to come up with something.
THIS is a Frankenbike.
Mountain bike fork, frame is from two old dept store bikes plus a few odd pieces of chromoly, recumbent seat off a lowracer, and handlebars that are self-bent from 7/8" aluminum tubing.
You got me there.
But putting a mountain bike crankset, a road front derailleur & a MTB rear derailleur, touring wheels, 29er tires, brifters and drop bars together on one bike is enough of a Frankenstein for me.
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 05-16-12 at 09:39 AM.