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Old 02-18-08 | 04:32 PM
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Bikes: EAI Bare Knuckle, 1980's Ross Signature 292s 12 speed

Originally Posted by jet sanchEz
This has been covered a lot already but yeah, they are pretty low-end frames and weigh about 5lbs or so. Many people had to have the bb and headset chased/faced. They look okay but 400$CDN is ridiculous, I was offered one here in Toronto for $225 new and I passed on it....$225 for a clunky frame is not really that great, if you ask me.
agreed, I mean, if you REALLY wanted a cheap lugged frame, go for it. But, no amount of lugs would make me pay that for a frame that heavy which I risk shoddy worksmanship on. Thats the only thing that frames requiring pre-assembly work show, shoddy worksmanship.
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