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Forum: Introductions
04-18-11, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 296
Posted By rawsted

Look for something used or set a budget and start...

Look for something used or set a budget and start pricing components and build your own. I did the latter, and am very please with the result: http://i.imgur.com/AsgJv.jpg

Cost was around $2k
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-11, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 659
Posted By rawsted

Damn it. Can anyone else speak toward this?

Damn it. Can anyone else speak toward this?
Forum: Introductions
04-18-11, 07:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 241
Posted By rawsted

So have you set your sites on anything specific...

So have you set your sites on anything specific in that respect or are you still researching? The prospective titanium road bike, I mean.
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 255
Posted By rawsted

Born there, family there, going there this summer...

Born there, family there, going there this summer for a reunion and going to try my damndest to hit some of the MTB trails in the finger lakes region :D

I live in Florida, though :P
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2
Hi
Views: 199
Posted By rawsted

Where Central Florida? I'm in Gainesville, lived...

Where Central Florida? I'm in Gainesville, lived for a long time around Orlando, though.
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 275
Posted By rawsted

Welcome! Why do you like downtube shifters...

Welcome!

Why do you like downtube shifters so much?
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 238
Posted By rawsted

Let us know what you get :D

Let us know what you get :D
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 09:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 255
Posted By rawsted

Where in upstate NY? As upstate as Rochester, say?

Where in upstate NY? As upstate as Rochester, say?
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 241
Posted By rawsted

What do you have in mind? I'm actually looking...

What do you have in mind? I'm actually looking for exactly the same sort of bike.
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 205
Posted By rawsted

Hey, thanks!

Hey, thanks!
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 239
Posted By rawsted

Diesels represent!

Diesels represent!
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 219
Posted By rawsted

Post pictures when you're done!

Post pictures when you're done!
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 296
Posted By rawsted

What kind of MTB you looking into? I started...

What kind of MTB you looking into? I started doing a lot of SS/Fixed riding and I found when I starting hitting some MTB trails (with an MTB, of course :P) I had significant climbing ability/power.
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 206
Posted By rawsted

Willkommen!

Willkommen!
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 204
Posted By rawsted

Pics when it's done !

Pics when it's done !
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 249
Posted By rawsted

It could certainly be worse.

It could certainly be worse.
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 218
Posted By rawsted

Pics!

Pics!
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 197
Posted By rawsted

Heyooooo (Ed MacMahon)

Heyooooo (Ed MacMahon)
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 265
Posted By rawsted

I'd like to see all of them.

I'd like to see all of them.
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 245
Posted By rawsted

Welcome, good luck!

Welcome, good luck!
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 303
Posted By rawsted

Nice stable, but you need a road bike :P

Nice stable, but you need a road bike :P
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 232
Posted By rawsted

Do tell.

Do tell.
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By rawsted

Step one is determine the purpose of the bike

Step one is determine the purpose of the bike
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 182
Posted By rawsted

Awesome, welcome!

Awesome, welcome!
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 329
Posted By rawsted

Seconded

Seconded
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 659
Posted By rawsted

Litespeed Vortex

Okay guys, you may have seen the other threads I've posted here regarding older titanium road/race bikes, now I've got an opportunity to pick up an older Litespeed Vortex (mid 90s-ish) and I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-11, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,043
Posted By rawsted

55/Rad, Thanks a lot for the insight. If you...

55/Rad,

Thanks a lot for the insight. If you run across something similar in 55/56/57, let me know !

rawsted
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-11, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,043
Posted By rawsted

Rarity of Litespeed Catalyst Titanium

Hey all,

Pursuant to a different thread I recently posted concerning a Merlin, I was wondering what the rarity of such a bike like this might be:

Litespeed Catalyst...
Forum: Introductions
04-15-11, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 205
Posted By rawsted

Delayed introduction

I registered a while back and neglected to do this, so here I am. My LBS recently finished my Wanga MTB w/ Shimano Alfine and I'm looking to get into another road bike, preferably titanium. These...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-11, 09:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 708
Posted By rawsted

Just for reiteration since I'm still pretty...

Just for reiteration since I'm still pretty curious:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-11, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 708
Posted By rawsted

Thanks for the informed insights, I think I'll...

Thanks for the informed insights, I think I'll pass on the Merlin and wait around for something else.

What are your thoughts about that Catalyst? Are they rare? Could I find another like that one?...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-11, 02:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 708
Posted By rawsted

Dang, that actually bums me out even more. I was...

Dang, that actually bums me out even more. I was gunning for the Litespeed and would have had it if not for a silly eBay technicality; couldn't bid as my PayPal account was not linked to my eBay...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-11, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 708
Posted By rawsted

Opinions on a 91 Merlin Titanium ?

This is ending in 9 hours so the link might not work depending on the age of this thread, but I was wondering what anyone/everyone thinks about this bike:
...
01-25-11, 02:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 869
Posted By rawsted

Word, thanks fellas. I'm thinking I might as well...

Word, thanks fellas. I'm thinking I might as well go all out with a Wanga and build it up with an internal gear hub, and not have to buy another MTB for a very, very long time.
01-24-11, 05:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 869
Posted By rawsted

Yeah, this is what I've gathered, which is fine...

Yeah, this is what I've gathered, which is fine because I was entry level when I bought it, but now I feel like I'd benefit from something nicer. I'm actually leaning toward building as I'll have...
01-24-11, 10:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,795
Posted By rawsted

Er, Batavus: can you comment on the comparison...

Er, Batavus: can you comment on the comparison between your lightning and any similarly styled steel-framed bikes you own or have ridden?
01-24-11, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 869
Posted By rawsted

Suggestions for a solid XC/Trail bike

Hey fellas,

I'm looking to get out of my GT Aggressor and into something better. I mostly ride a road bike, but I like to get out on occasion to do some local trails (I live in North Central...
01-23-11, 09:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,795
Posted By rawsted

Will do.

Will do.
01-23-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,795
Posted By rawsted

ubringliten, Batavus, Brian et al: thanks much, I...

ubringliten, Batavus, Brian et al: thanks much, I think I've found my frameset.
01-21-11, 04:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,272
Posted By rawsted

No, decidedly. Refer to posts 22, 27, 29, 30, 31,...

No, decidedly. Refer to posts 22, 27, 29, 30, 31, 35 and then tell me (with a straight face) that there's no griefing/eHazing going on here.


Point taken.

Scrod:
hypocrisy, n: the state of...
01-21-11, 03:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,272
Posted By rawsted

Oh Scrod, you've clearly outclassed me. Instead...

Oh Scrod, you've clearly outclassed me. Instead of being a man and admitting hypocrisy, you posted an image of an irrelevant, inapplicable & antiquated (as far as these things go) Internet meme!...
01-21-11, 03:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,272
Posted By rawsted

You don't necessarily have to give me anything,...

You don't necessarily have to give me anything, but your insinuation was that I'm an unsafe rider. The stone was cast by you first, so you must be without sin, eh? Look out, you're both edgy AND...
01-21-11, 03:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,272
Posted By rawsted

So I know how these things work, at one time I...

So I know how these things work, at one time I was a forum administrator myself. You guys have your little kiddy club, and you like to flame new users to get your kicks, I get it. I'm not bothered.
...
01-21-11, 02:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,272
Posted By rawsted

I know it isn't, I acknowledged that earlier. My...

I know it isn't, I acknowledged that earlier. My tennis shoes aren't ideal for walking, either, but you never know when someone might challenge you to a game ;)

I am gainfully employed, but I...
01-21-11, 12:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,795
Posted By rawsted

Wabi Lightning opinions?

To owners or people who have ridden on this frame: what are your thoughts? Compared to classic/special?
01-21-11, 12:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,272
Posted By rawsted

Crosswalk had go signal, guy turning left didn't...

Crosswalk had go signal, guy turning left didn't have a green arrow but went during a break in traffic and I smacked into his front left quarter panel; laceration/contusion to my knee and my foot...
01-20-11, 05:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,272
Posted By rawsted

I was using the Masi as a fixed commuter/around...

I was using the Masi as a fixed commuter/around town bike, and I realize there's a more practical style for this kind of use but, like a lot of people, I have an affinity for the aesthetic of classic...
01-20-11, 05:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,272
Posted By rawsted

I've looked at IRO before - I'd like very much to...

I've looked at IRO before - I'd like very much to have a Jamie Roy but who knows when they'll start making them again? I'll take a look at Leader.
01-20-11, 05:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,272
Posted By rawsted

Tejano: that's funny because my plans were to...

Tejano: that's funny because my plans were to build a Steamroller. What's a better frame for the money, then?
01-20-11, 05:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,272
Posted By rawsted

Yeah it's a slight bend from a collision with the...

Yeah it's a slight bend from a collision with the business end of a car, but with the right tools and a little time it'd be pretty easy to straighten. Don't worry, I'm not going to try and rip anyone...
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