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Old 01-22-13 | 08:48 AM
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mikepwagner
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From: Raleigh, NC

Bikes: 2012 Motobecane (BikesDirect) Immortal Force; 2011 (?) Civia Bryant Gates Carbon Belt Drive (upgraded to Alfine 11 and Gates CenterTrack)

Originally Posted by canyoneagle
It is hard to tell from the photos, but one question worth asking is if the Gates system is the old format or the new "centertrac" system. Not a deal killer, IMO, but worth asking.
I am assuming that it's not centertrack - that I'd have to upgrade to that.

Originally Posted by canyoneagle
As far as assembly, I'd assume it would be like any packaged bike - saddle/seatpost, handlebars, pedals, front wheel, then a quick tune up and final adjustments. If you're not familiar with basic bicycle mechanics, then a shop might charge anywhere from $40 to 100 or so to get it set up for you.
I bought a BD bike last year, and assembly pretty much fun. If the Bryant was about as easy to assemble, that would be pretty much fun.

Mike
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