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08-06-07 | 12:42 PM

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kergin

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From: Kitchener, ON

Bikes: 1994 Proctor Townsend Reynolds 753, TT S3 True North, Kona Major Jake, Kona Honky Tonk, Marinoni Puima, Cannondale BBU

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Originally Posted by Squint

I would wait until one of the electronic groups is out and put that on. Also, tubeless tires and disc brakes.

I don't know if this is a joke or not. If it is - buddy, this isn't somethingawful forums...

I like the Japanese steel frames and I have been watching craigslist, but the trouble is that I need a 54cm frame, which is a really popular size; consequently, they get snapped up in a hurry. An alternative to building from scratch is to replace the components on an older OCR2 I have. I just can't stand the feel of that compact frame after riding my Cannondale for so long.

On another note: I've been looking at used Cannondale frames on eBay, and I noticed a lot have dents in the top tube. Is it unreasonable to refuse one of these frames based on the fact that any dent causes a serious flaw in the structural integrity of those CAAD frames? Can one safely ride a dented CAAD frame?

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