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07-01-15 | 11:09 AM

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framer

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Which Frame?

Trying to Decide which frame to get!
Here are my choices
-Bianchi Super Pista
-Leader 725
-Cinelli Mash Bolt
Thanks!

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07-01-15 | 11:12 AM

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Blylan

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Bikes: 1981 Katakura Silk Speedmaster, 2012 Fuji Feather, 2015 Bianchi Super Pista

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07-01-15 | 11:14 AM

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Scrodzilla

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Leader 725s are super awesome. You should totally pick that one!

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07-01-15 | 11:15 AM

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When I click on these threads I get ads for a gun holster company that is also called "Bianchi". Is this a sign?

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07-01-15 | 11:22 AM

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I am between the traditional simplistic look of the Cinelli Mash Bolt and the very nice lines of the 725... it's a toss up! No, wait. It's not! 725 wins!

I mean, just look at these lines!

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07-01-15 | 11:25 AM

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Scrodzilla

Your cog is slipping.

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Until this happens:

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07-01-15 | 12:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by framer

Trying to Decide which frame to get!
Here are my choices
-Bianchi Super Pista
-Leader 725
-Cinelli Mash Bolt
Thanks!

You're welcome.

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07-01-15 | 12:07 PM

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j_e_r_e_m_y

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Based on what we know about your size, riding style, specific needs for your bike, etc., I'll suggest the

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07-01-15 | 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by j_e_r_e_m_y

Based on what we know about your size, riding style, specific needs for your bike, etc., I'll suggest the

Oh haha yea my bad, I was just looking for personal opinions on each frame
I ride 56 usually just in the city and commuting to work. Nothing too crazy

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07-01-15 | 12:19 PM

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I am rather fond of my Langster.

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07-01-15 | 01:49 PM

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T13

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Bikes: '84 Basso Pista, Masi Heinz '57 SS beater. Couple Stingrays...

Goddamnit.

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07-01-15 | 02:25 PM

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thedapperest

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Why would you put the 725 and Super Pista in the same category? I'm logging out.

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07-01-15 | 08:42 PM

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BilbroSwaggins

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Why would you put the 725 and Super Pista in the same category? I'm logging out.

Cause they're both Fixie Faymus

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07-01-15 | 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BilbroSwaggins

Cause they're both Fixie Faymus

He forgot:

Cannondale Track 3.0
3rensho
Nagasawa

BUT if I was put in a life or death situation where my life depended on my choice of frameset I'd go with the super pista.

Because:
725 has silly overly long top tubes to eliminate toe overlap which is not really a problem at all.
Mash Bolt has equally silly faux-pursuit geometry; better get a positive rise stem and risers to offset the effect!
Super pista because it has true to goodness track geometry and fit.

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07-01-15 | 11:12 PM

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Goddamnit.

You are just upset because you arrived late to the party.....

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07-02-15 | 12:14 AM

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07-02-15 | 12:57 AM

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hardboiled718

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Well, kinda bored today so...

+1 for the super pista if anything

725's cracked frame issue has been posted about ad nauseam
Bolt - smooth out those welds

But the question you should really be asking is why are you looking at only aluminum bikes with aero tubing?

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07-02-15 | 06:39 AM

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orangeology

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Bikes: i don't have a bike. a few frames, forks and some parts. that's all

"traditional simplistic look" of...

this is new to me...

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07-02-15 | 08:15 AM

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Trek Y Foil, fo sho.

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07-02-15 | 08:17 AM

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davebarnes

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From: Berkeley, Denver, CO, USA

Bikes: 1974 Italian frame with Campy Nuovo Record Components, 2016 single speed

PAKE | Product Detail > French 75 Track Frame Set

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07-02-15 | 10:01 AM

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3speedslow

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A toast. To more telling us then asking us !

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