Flyte SRS-3s on ebay even cheaper! (99.99)
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After all this Reynolds talk about their forks started I decided to look around. Turns out there are a lot of online shops that are clearing out Reynolds Ouzo forks. All between $150 and $200. Buy one if you want one.
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Sounds like they may be introducing an upgraded model soon and are clearing out the current stock. The low price makes sense in that scenario.
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I think they are clearance as well. Regardless, it is a NICE quality fork. No corners cut anywhere
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I guess I missed something... Are Flyte frames really kickass? I've never really heard of them before. Seems really sketchy for $100...
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Flyte is the former Airborne, which was a pioneer in selling high quality bikes exclusively online. Last year their license to use the name "Airborne" expired and they changed the name of the company and their products to Flyte. They are at a point now where they will no longer be selling complete bikes, and are going to be primarily marketing frames. As part of reorganizing the business model, they have moved to smaller facilities since they no longer need the space to assemble and store completed bikes. In any case, they have been clearing their '06 inventory on ebay at amazing prices, and yes they are well made quality frames. Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by phantomcow2
What are you getting for parts?
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I need to figure out some sizing so I can purchase the frame, Hmmm wonder how long they give you to pay... anyone know?
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Originally Posted by hi565
I need to figure out some sizing so I can purchase the frame, Hmmm wonder how long they give you to pay... anyone know?
How do integrated and non-integrated forks differ? They don't all appear to say. I see the Easton EC90 SL is offered on the Flyte site but does that fork come in integrated and non-integrated styles? I need to be sure which to get.
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so tempting.....i have a leader now. does anyone know if i could use my current cane creek is6 headset and fork with that flyte frame?
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Originally Posted by vinnydelnegro
so tempting.....i have a leader now. does anyone know if i could use my current cane creek is6 headset and fork with that flyte frame?
Originally Posted by Dial_tone
How do integrated and non-integrated forks differ? They don't all appear to say. I see the Easton EC90 SL is offered on the Flyte site but does that fork come in integrated and non-integrated styles? I need to be sure which to get.
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I just bought the next to last frame set and a Reynolds OUZO Comp fork, I guess we will get to see what replaces the '06 stuff real soon now.
This will be my first bike build and I'm excited about having a road bike more appropriate for my dimensions. I bought one bike each from the two LBSs in town and the 'fittings' consisted of eyeballing the seat height on each. I just got the generic 54cm frame recommendation because I'm of medium height, not even an inseam measurment. Yeah, I'm a total noob.
Heck, if I am going to have to provide my own 'expertise', then saving money is my new loyalty. Thanks for the frame sale pointer guys!
This will be my first bike build and I'm excited about having a road bike more appropriate for my dimensions. I bought one bike each from the two LBSs in town and the 'fittings' consisted of eyeballing the seat height on each. I just got the generic 54cm frame recommendation because I'm of medium height, not even an inseam measurment. Yeah, I'm a total noob.
Heck, if I am going to have to provide my own 'expertise', then saving money is my new loyalty. Thanks for the frame sale pointer guys!
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djand - congrats on the new build. I just purchased the Ouzo Pro fork for my Flyte build this morning. My frame is sitting in my study begging me to build it up NOW, but I have to hold off a bit. Looking forward to seeing more Flyte pics with Ouzo forks.
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I know I'm singing into the wind here, but have any of you considered how a frame can be fabricated, painted, and shipped from the other side of the world and sold for $100 with a profit being made by all parties involved? I have a feeling someone is taking it in the butt on this, and I'm pretty sure it ain't the stateside party.
I would appreciate hearing from the Flyte guys about the conditions under which these are built. My conscience won't let me ride something people suffered to make.
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I would appreciate hearing from the Flyte guys about the conditions under which these are built. My conscience won't let me ride something people suffered to make.
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Originally Posted by BikeWise1
I know I'm singing into the wind here, but have any of you considered how a frame can be fabricated, painted, and shipped from the other side of the world and sold for $100 with a profit being made by all parties involved? I have a feeling someone is taking it in the butt on this, and I'm pretty sure it ain't the stateside party.
I would appreciate hearing from the Flyte guys about the conditions under which these are built. My conscience won't let me ride something people suffered to make.
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I would appreciate hearing from the Flyte guys about the conditions under which these are built. My conscience won't let me ride something people suffered to make.
Flyte? Factory photos? Workers?
For more info, see this article.
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Good luck riding anything for less than 4000 dollars. And even then if the frame is made in the states, all the other parts were made in Asia anyways.
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Originally Posted by tekhna
Good luck riding anything for less than 4000 dollars. And even then if the frame is made in the states, all the other parts were made in Asia anyways.
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Originally Posted by BoSoxYacht
When I bought mine, the headset(FSA Orbit z) came installed on the frame.
The SRS-3 has a 50mm OD headtube, and most forks for integrated headsets have a crown with a OD of 45mm-50mm . I think Reynolds forks have a 46mm OD at the crown, so that should work . Easton forks are integrated compatible, but will still work with a normal headset too.
The SRS-3 has a 50mm OD headtube, and most forks for integrated headsets have a crown with a OD of 45mm-50mm . I think Reynolds forks have a 46mm OD at the crown, so that should work . Easton forks are integrated compatible, but will still work with a normal headset too.
They're offering the 2007 Flyte fork for $140 and it's pretty nice looking, especially with the stickers. Any reason not to go with that and/or the headset? I may as well get the cables & housing too since I'm moving my grouppo over and my current cables are 10 yrs old.
edit - I see it doesn't come with decals. I need the OCP points.
edit #2 - 280 lb. limit on the Flyte carbon fork according to them.
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Dial - integrated headsets, the bearing races are built into the frame, thus part of the headset is integrated into the frame. You still need the bearings, other races, etc. The Flyte actually uses what is termed an 'internal' headset, which, apparently is different yet. And yes, you've got to buy those seperate as well.
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Took some work, but I finally found an Ouzo Comp Carbon fork with an aluminum steerer for under $150. Better yet I got it from Cambria, a company I have ordered from before. I've been watching all of the component groups pricing since I got the frame....I am just waiting for ProbikeKit to get a 2007 Veloce group.
Total Cycling has some great deals, but I am just dragging my feet.
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Psimet - sounds like you and I are on the same track for the Flyte build. What wheels are you going with? I'll be interested to see what your build weight comes in at. I just ordered the Pro fork, and will probably get a set of Campy Ventos in the wheel department.
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Hmmm. I can get the parts I need to jump from 8-speed Dura-Ace to 10-speed Ultegra from excelsports.com for <$650. What's my LBS going to say when I walk in with all these parts I bought online and say "would you build this for me?". Should I buy the grouppo from them just to build some good will?
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Originally Posted by cuda2k
Psimet - sounds like you and I are on the same track for the Flyte build. What wheels are you going with? I'll be interested to see what your build weight comes in at. I just ordered the Pro fork, and will probably get a set of Campy Ventos in the wheel department.
I keep going back and forth on the Veloce group (06 vs 07). I really like the idea of the Ultra-Torque and the differential braking. The reduced shifting (2 cogs at a time) with the '07 won't bother me a bit because I never used the old setup. To top it off it looks like Total Cycling has the group for about the same price that a lot of places have the 06 group on clearance for....
....hmmm...how many parts can I hide at work.....
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Psimet - ask Patriot about how his Ventos have held up for him on his commuter rig. Everyone I've spoken to have liked them. I think it was DocRay who found them a little flexy for heavier riders, but I'm right around 165 so I doubt I'll have much trouble there. I too am looking for a bullet proof wheel, but something reasonably priced and a little "different". I'll also have a pair of Velocity Aerohead rim wheels on another Campy 10sp bike to swap over if I need a light weight set for the day's riding.
I'm going for the 07 Veloce for certain on this bike. I'll have a mix of 06 and 07 Chorus/Record/Centuar on the Gazelle so I'll have one with and without this new 'escape' thingy that their doing to limit the shifts. Looking back at what riding I do here in Dallas, I very rarely need to go down that far on the cassette that fast anyways.
I'm going for the 07 Veloce for certain on this bike. I'll have a mix of 06 and 07 Chorus/Record/Centuar on the Gazelle so I'll have one with and without this new 'escape' thingy that their doing to limit the shifts. Looking back at what riding I do here in Dallas, I very rarely need to go down that far on the cassette that fast anyways.
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Originally Posted by BikeWise1
I don't really care where the frame is made. Just what conditions are present and that the employees are treated decently. Shimano has a good track record on this, as does Trek with their Asian sourced stuff.
Working conditions may be poor, possibly even deplorable. I have no firsthand knowledge. What I do know, is that they are employed and earning a wage. If these folks weren't making bike frames, they might not have a job at all. Which do you think the workers would prefer?
As far as the companies involved taking it where the sun don't shine, I believe they made their profits when these frames were selling for considerably more. $100 doesn't seem like much, but it buys a fair bit of extruded aluminum. Certainly more than 3 pounds worth.
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So how OCP am I? The only reason I didn't like the $140 Flyte fork deal is because they don't include stickers with it. I was almost ready to pay the extra $60 to get one with stickers.
edit - They are now including the stickers so i'm getting the Flyte fork and headset.
edit - They are now including the stickers so i'm getting the Flyte fork and headset.
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