New guy / First Build
03-02-16, 09:06 AM
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Bikes: Giant CFR3, Salsa Warbird 2, Felt F65X
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New guy / First Build
Hi all!
New to this forum and finding it very helpful!
Long time (55 years) recreational cyclist.
I bought a new Salsa Warbird 2 last summer and fell in love with the CX type bike. In looking for a more road oriented tire, I ended up with a set of Fulcrum Race Wheels and nice slick tires. For some reason, I also bought a relatively un-used Felt F65CX Frame. All of a sudden, I'm building a bike - what was i thinking - this is hard
Key learning: It's way cheaper to buy a used bike than to build (assemble) one from parts purchased online. But, where's the sport in that?
New to this forum and finding it very helpful!
Long time (55 years) recreational cyclist.
I bought a new Salsa Warbird 2 last summer and fell in love with the CX type bike. In looking for a more road oriented tire, I ended up with a set of Fulcrum Race Wheels and nice slick tires. For some reason, I also bought a relatively un-used Felt F65CX Frame. All of a sudden, I'm building a bike - what was i thinking - this is hard
Key learning: It's way cheaper to buy a used bike than to build (assemble) one from parts purchased online. But, where's the sport in that?
03-02-16, 09:22 AM
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good luck. its even better to buy a bunch of good deals on used stuff to build a super bike, and learning the skills now saves you money in the long run...
03-02-16, 09:29 AM
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Bikes: Trek Domane 5.2, Ridley Xfire, Giant Propel, KHS AeroComp
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welcome to the forums... and enjoy the project.
