replacing a frame/crank set
08-06-10 | 04:49 PM
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replacing a frame/crank set
Looking for some advice.
I have a 2007 iron horse roadbike, which is pretty decent as a commuter, but the frame(butted aluminum) is kind of beat up. I have this idea that I will replace the frame with something from craigslist (ie, swap the frame for a giant aluminum frame, get a lighter crankset, etc.)
Is this worth doing, generally speaking? Should I bother getting another aluminum frame if it will not make much of a weight difference, or should I just save my money and buy a better bike further down the road?
I do enjoy building and tinkering, so thats a pro for this route; and I definitely cannot shell out 800+ on something super nice.
I have a 2007 iron horse roadbike, which is pretty decent as a commuter, but the frame(butted aluminum) is kind of beat up. I have this idea that I will replace the frame with something from craigslist (ie, swap the frame for a giant aluminum frame, get a lighter crankset, etc.)
Is this worth doing, generally speaking? Should I bother getting another aluminum frame if it will not make much of a weight difference, or should I just save my money and buy a better bike further down the road?
I do enjoy building and tinkering, so thats a pro for this route; and I definitely cannot shell out 800+ on something super nice.
08-06-10 | 07:52 PM
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17yrold in 64yrold body
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+1 If you want to tinker with bike stuff, start accumulating the parts (preferably on sale, or low bids on auction sites) to build up another bike while enjoying riding this one as-is. When you get all the parts, and a frame that will fit--tinker away!
08-06-10 | 10:09 PM
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08-07-10 | 05:58 AM
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You are better off waiting and finding a deal on a complete bike. Since you like to tinker, find a project (one that needs work). Buyers want bikes that are ready to ride. Very few people will buy a project. That means it can be a really good deal for someone willing/able/ready to do some work. I routinely find projects in the $30 to $40 range, sometimes less.
08-07-10 | 07:10 AM
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Yes, Yes this is where N+1 starts. I am currently on bike # 9.5, the 0.5 is a frame without wheels.
08-07-10 | 07:23 AM
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Bikes: Schwinn S25 "department store crap" FS MTB, home-made CF 26" hybrid, CF road bike with straight bar, various wierd frankenbikes
Looking for some advice.
I have a 2007 iron horse roadbike, which is pretty decent as a commuter, but the frame(butted aluminum) is kind of beat up. I have this idea that I will replace the frame with something from craigslist (ie, swap the frame for a giant aluminum frame, get a lighter crankset, etc.)
Is this worth doing, generally speaking? Should I bother getting another aluminum frame if it will not make much of a weight difference, or should I just save my money and buy a better bike further down the road?
I do enjoy building and tinkering, so thats a pro for this route; and I definitely cannot shell out 800+ on something super nice.
I have a 2007 iron horse roadbike, which is pretty decent as a commuter, but the frame(butted aluminum) is kind of beat up. I have this idea that I will replace the frame with something from craigslist (ie, swap the frame for a giant aluminum frame, get a lighter crankset, etc.)
Is this worth doing, generally speaking? Should I bother getting another aluminum frame if it will not make much of a weight difference, or should I just save my money and buy a better bike further down the road?
I do enjoy building and tinkering, so thats a pro for this route; and I definitely cannot shell out 800+ on something super nice.
Don in Austin
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