what is this odd frame I just bought?
#1
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surly old man

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From: Carlisle, PA
Bikes: IRO Mark V, Karate Monkey half fat, Trek 620 IGH, Cannondale 26/24 MTB, Amp Research B3, and more.
what is this odd frame I just bought?
Here is the Ebay link:
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...4125&rd=1&rd=1
Ever seen this before? Is it crazy? Am I a genius or a fool?
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...4125&rd=1&rd=1
Ever seen this before? Is it crazy? Am I a genius or a fool?
#3
Originally Posted by zoeglassjd
it's a fine line...
#4
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From: southern oregon
There are some cool old miyatas on this page. I think you did ok.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...+mountain+bike
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...+mountain+bike
#7
Originally Posted by zoeglassjd
but it looks cool, and if there's one thing I've learned on BF this month its thats all that matters.
#8
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surly old man

Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Carlisle, PA
Bikes: IRO Mark V, Karate Monkey half fat, Trek 620 IGH, Cannondale 26/24 MTB, Amp Research B3, and more.
Actually, only $80, since no shipping costs.
Not really sure what I will do with it. I do have a vague plan to set up another fixed gear beater. Seems like it might be fun for that.
jim
Not really sure what I will do with it. I do have a vague plan to set up another fixed gear beater. Seems like it might be fun for that.
jim
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surly old man

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From: Carlisle, PA
Bikes: IRO Mark V, Karate Monkey half fat, Trek 620 IGH, Cannondale 26/24 MTB, Amp Research B3, and more.
I will see this frame in person later today, at the pickup. But, it is described as a cast aluminum frame. Is that true? Must be heavier than a normal frame? Is there any advantage to such a frame, other than the fact that it is unusual? Anyone ever own one?
thanks,
jim
thanks,
jim






