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Old 08-26-08 | 11:59 AM
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Bikes: Raleigh 29er, IRO Angus frameset- random components, Giant Bowery, Raleigh Rush Hour frameset-future build

Originally Posted by sp00ki
it is nothing like a pista. my advice: read about bicycles, geometry, and converting to fixed gear before moving any further. sheldon brown has a good article.
when you're done, go to bianchi's site and read the geometry tables yourself.

geometry, specs (these are the least of the problems) and the fact that it's missing the fork (!!) aside, the vertical dropouts will make converting very difficult, and repeatedly frustrating.
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