completed my Giant =)
03-03-07 | 09:51 PM
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K2ProFlex baby!
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completed my Giant =)
Hi all, I know that alot of you arent interested because its not Italian, but I thought Id post it for those of you that are interested, moderators, I do understand if you feel that you have to delete the post due to it not being an Italian bike 
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03-04-07 | 05:40 AM
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From: Take a deep breath, and ask--What would Sheldon do?
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I like it! I like the paint job, silver/gold/black. It's got mudguards, too!
Interesting lacing on those rims...
East Hill
Interesting lacing on those rims...
East Hill
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03-04-07 | 07:10 AM
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K2ProFlex baby!
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Originally Posted by East Hill
I like it! I like the paint job, silver/gold/black. It's got mudguards, too!
Interesting lacing on those rims...
East Hill
Interesting lacing on those rims...
East Hill
03-04-07 | 07:35 AM
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Sweet looking commuter, but I'm not quite sure why you would post it in C&V... Maybe the road forum, maybe the commuter forum... Maybe n several other forums...
In the occasional threads that people discuss what classic and vintage means, the time frame is rarely as new as this bike... But, thanks for sharing!
In the occasional threads that people discuss what classic and vintage means, the time frame is rarely as new as this bike... But, thanks for sharing!
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03-04-07 | 07:50 AM
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From: Take a deep breath, and ask--What would Sheldon do?
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I think it's because we are much nicer than people in the other forums ...
East Hill
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03-04-07 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by East Hill
I think it's because we are much nicer than people in the other forums ...
East Hill
...East Hill
Nice bike BTW. I would wonder about those wheels for commuting, but to each his own.
I used an old rigid steel Giant Iguana for commuting for several years back in the early to mid 90's. Funny thing is that bike has come back home to roost.
a bit worse for the wear, but I plan on cleaning it up and making it my foul weather bike...might even go internal gear hub on it and on second thought maybe a fixed gear two speed via a modified S-A AW hub (yes I have too much time to think)Aaron
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ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
03-04-07 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by wahoonc
I would wonder about those wheels for commuting, but to each his own.
.But they look good!
Oh, and Aaron--you do have too much time to think
.East Hill
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03-04-07 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by East Hill
I think it's because we are much nicer than people in the other forums ...
East Hill
...East Hill
all have been really nice and REALLY helpfull! including the moderators!? Im kinda worried about the wheels too, Im 5"9' 220 lbs (mostly muscle....and fat) I think Ill check out the wieght limit on them before I go for a ride!
03-04-07 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ilikebikes
Im new to this forum but can say that so far I havnt run across any rude members all have been really nice and REALLY helpfull! including the moderators!? Im kinda worried about the wheels too, Im 5"9' 220 lbs (mostly muscle....and fat) I think Ill check out the wieght limit on them before I go for a ride!
all have been really nice and REALLY helpfull! including the moderators!? Im kinda worried about the wheels too, Im 5"9' 220 lbs (mostly muscle....and fat) I think Ill check out the wieght limit on them before I go for a ride!All the moderators are good--but it seems as if whenever a moderator comes into this forum they just turn into the best! It's like....magic...
I think I would check the weight limit on the wheels too. But they are nice looking!
East Hill
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03-04-07 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ilikebikes
Im new to this forum but can say that so far I havnt run across any rude members all have been really nice and REALLY helpfull! including the moderators!? Im kinda worried about the wheels too, Im 5"9' 220 lbs (mostly muscle....and fat) I think Ill check out the wieght limit on them before I go for a ride!
all have been really nice and REALLY helpfull! including the moderators!? Im kinda worried about the wheels too, Im 5"9' 220 lbs (mostly muscle....and fat) I think Ill check out the wieght limit on them before I go for a ride! problems in over 3000 miles.
03-04-07 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by crazyb
I ride a xero wheelset with a 24 spoke count front and rear, and at 215-220 have had xero problems in over 3000 miles.
problems in over 3000 miles. Im going to try her out on the next decent day that comes around !
03-04-07 | 01:47 PM
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From: Eureka, CA Humboldt County
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Originally Posted by ilikebikes
Im kinda worried about the wheels too, Im 5"9' 220 lbs (mostly muscle....and fat) I think Ill check out the wieght limit on them before I go for a ride!
Hi , Charlie:
Thanks for your email. XSR-2 is 20/24 spokes wheelset. The weight capacity for XSR-1 is below 80kg ( 176lb). The following is our spoke counts weight capacity for your future reference.
20~24 (include 24 spokes) --- below 80kg
24~28 (include 28 spokes) --- below 90 kg
up to 32 spokes ( include 32 spokes ) --- No limit
Hope these information can help you in a way. Please contact with me if you have further concern.
Best regards,
Christine
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03-04-07 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Little Darwin
Sweet looking commuter, but I'm not quite sure why you would post it in C&V...
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03-04-07 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bigbossman
Because a while ago he traded away a mystery C&V Italian framed bike to get it.
