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02-09-06, 07:14 PM

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ViperZ

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Originally Posted by mellowdave

Does that mean you may want my derailleur?

Thanks again, but the outter seat tube measures 35mm in diameter where the front derailleur goes.

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Originally Posted by Caveman

I agree with you about the Ti thing. Stainless steel does it for me too. I just don't seem to be able to generate any emotion about CF in the same way a nice sculptered piece of metal gets to me. I know it's an inanimate object, but an unpainted metal frame with expert welds and graceful lines is art IMO. CF is just functional. To each his own.

Congrats on the new frame.

Thanks, I agree on the Stainless Steel thing as well, however I'm also a suckker for Carbon fiber, anodized Aluminum, generally anything that is kind of cool, I'm a sucker for

Looking at this Tuscany with wheels on it, it sort of reminds me of a Silver Porsche all business and machine like. I love this bright brushed Ti finish with the Black Aero Wheels.

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Last edited by ViperZ; 02-09-06 at 11:10 PM.

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