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Old 04-07-06 | 12:18 AM
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Im am new to cycling and was wondering what is meant by the term frameset when buying a new bike?

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Old 04-07-06 | 12:27 AM
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Usually means just the frame, or frame and fork.
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Old 04-07-06 | 04:01 AM
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Frame + fork=frameset.
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Old 04-07-06 | 05:22 AM
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Frame+Fork+Headset=Frameset.

Sometimes seatpost, too.
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