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looking for a new frame

Old 01-23-16 | 07:06 AM
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looking for a new frame

Basically i need a new frame,erm..yea nothing much.Just wanted to ask if anyone know any good brands.Budget would be around..$300-$350-ish?(just the frame,not including the fork) Something like the throne supreme lo.

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Old 01-23-16 | 01:47 PM
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Thrones are terrible, don't get one
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Old 01-23-16 | 01:55 PM
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Just slightly more than your number, but a better buy.

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Old 01-23-16 | 01:58 PM
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Thrones are terrible, don't get one
A man should only have only 1 throne in his life:


"feed me"
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Old 01-23-16 | 02:01 PM
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A man should only have only 1 throne in his life
Or several if you're man of means.
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Old 01-23-16 | 02:45 PM
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or several if you eat a lot of beans.
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Old 01-23-16 | 02:48 PM
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I can agree with that revised statement.
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Dolan Pre Cursas can be had for $350, frame/fork, headset and seatpost. Got mine from an eBay seller stateside to avoid shipping from the UK.
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Old 01-23-16 | 08:46 PM
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Dolan Pre Cursas can be had for $350, frame/fork, headset and seatpost. Got mine from an eBay seller stateside to avoid shipping from the UK.
ok thanks i just checked it out seems ok to me. Most probably i'll be getting that
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Old 01-23-16 | 08:55 PM
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Thrones are terrible, don't get one
do you mind telling me why they're terrible?
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Could someone explain to me the difference between aventon mataro an the aventon mataro fixed gear

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Could someone explain to me the difference between aventon mataro an the aventon mataro fixed gear
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I'll you a nearly new red 58cm Leader 725 frame with BB and cranks for $250.
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