Build Project Completed...
04-14-07, 01:03 PM
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Build Project Completed...
I've been working on a build that I finally completed last night and test rode today. I got a 1990s Specialized steel frame, and built it up with Ultegra 9 speed, FSA carbon cranks, Ultergra Hub on Mavic Open Pros, Cinelli stem, and Specialize Toupe seat. After two hours on it today, I can say that this is $300 and 30+ hours that were a very, very good investment. I don't think the carbon fiber is going to get much riding time for a few weeks.
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04-14-07, 03:04 PM
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That is indeed a fine bicycle for $300! I like the red-and-yellow color scheme, the steel frame, and the use of wheels with a decent number of spokes.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
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Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
04-14-07, 03:34 PM
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Sweet. How did you pull it off for only $300? Least expensive one I have ever done came in over $450 and that was a lot of scrounging.
04-14-07, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by oilman_15106
Sweet. How did you pull it off for only $300? Least expensive one I have ever done came in over $450 and that was a lot of scrounging.
