two bike projects, can't keep both
09-21-11, 06:50 AM
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two bike projects, can't keep both
I have acquired two project bikes that I really like and I am not sure which I want to keep. I have a mountain bike and room for one other bike in my apartment. I want a bike that i can use to run errands, do urban rides, maybe even ride to work (long ride, nasty traffic, no shower). I plan on building either of these with some Soma Moustache bars, road levers, and bar end shifters, which I have. both have room for at least 35c tires.
1. Scott Laredo- tough double-wall 36h hybrid wheels, chromoly frame, eyelets for a front rack, 3x7 drivertrain. it's heavy and it might be a bit too big for me. I can't find information about the geometry ANYWHERE.
2. Bianchi Boardwalk- lugged steel frame, light road wheels, 3x8 drivertrain. in the photo it has a 1x8 but i was able to fit some old XTR derailleurs and a triple up front.
I think the Scott might be overkill for my purposes, but it seems like it will last longer. the 1 1/8" headtube gives me the option of a threadless system later (it has a threaded/quill stem system now). the Boardwalk will probably last forever too, but the only thing holding me back is the 1" threaded fork. i've had a lot of bad experiences with those.
1. Scott Laredo- tough double-wall 36h hybrid wheels, chromoly frame, eyelets for a front rack, 3x7 drivertrain. it's heavy and it might be a bit too big for me. I can't find information about the geometry ANYWHERE.
2. Bianchi Boardwalk- lugged steel frame, light road wheels, 3x8 drivertrain. in the photo it has a 1x8 but i was able to fit some old XTR derailleurs and a triple up front.
I think the Scott might be overkill for my purposes, but it seems like it will last longer. the 1 1/8" headtube gives me the option of a threadless system later (it has a threaded/quill stem system now). the Boardwalk will probably last forever too, but the only thing holding me back is the 1" threaded fork. i've had a lot of bad experiences with those.
09-21-11, 08:13 AM
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I would keep the bianchi as is and ride the hell out of it.
09-21-11, 08:29 AM
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pick up a 2 bike, wall leaning or freestanding, rack, or ceiling hooks,
for indoor storage.
no need to pick, right away, then.
'too big' might be a shorter stem choice,
You will need one for the Mustache bar setup, anyhow.
my M bar is somewhat higher than the saddle ,
but they curve back down, a bit
PS you can measure the geometry, yourself.
for indoor storage.
no need to pick, right away, then.
'too big' might be a shorter stem choice,
You will need one for the Mustache bar setup, anyhow.
my M bar is somewhat higher than the saddle ,
but they curve back down, a bit
PS you can measure the geometry, yourself.
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^^^This.
If you /have/ to pick just one, pick the Bianchi and ride it like you stole it.
If you /have/ to pick just one, pick the Bianchi and ride it like you stole it.
09-21-11, 11:39 AM
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What sort of bad experiences have you had with threaded forks?
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09-21-11, 11:44 AM
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2. Bianchi
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Bianchi with moustache bar. Hey, that's an echo from MTBR 
09-21-11, 01:52 PM
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I can make room but both of these bikes are projects based on parts from the local bike co-op. so i want to build up one and put the other back into the rotation of donated bikes available for everyone else.
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