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Old 05-16-17 | 07:55 PM
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Frame question new to ss

Are state bicycle frames ok? They have a Simpsons tribute frame paint job that i love. I am wanting to order the frame/forks only for now and build the rest later but don't know much about them. Frame is $200. Complete bike is $500. Wanting a project so though this might be a good start. Was thinking used but after seeing this I don't know now.

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they're heavy bargain barrel straight gauge 4130 frames. not bad but not great either.
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Old 05-16-17 | 10:06 PM
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they're heavy bargain barrel straight gauge 4130 frames.
According to the State website, the Simpsons frames are double-butted.
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Old 05-16-17 | 10:50 PM
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They're budget frames, made of metal, probably won't explode.
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Old 05-17-17 | 12:07 AM
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The three I got (and sent back) were visibly crooked. Not damaged, but welded together crooked. Pretty badly too. The paint was thin, weak, soft, and had runs. Like fingernail soft.
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thanks, I think I will pass and keep on searching for a frame.
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Old 05-17-17 | 11:00 AM
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The three I got (and sent back) were visibly crooked. Not damaged, but welded together crooked. Pretty badly too. The paint was thin, weak, soft, and had runs. Like fingernail soft.

Wow, that sounds terrific! So you sent back three... hmmm. Did you get a fourth? ...or did you get your money back?
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Old 05-17-17 | 12:34 PM
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Wow, that sounds terrific! So you sent back three... hmmm. Did you get a fourth? ...or did you get your money back?
I quit trying after three.

Their customer service was excellent and took care of me immediately. But their warehouse made a number of shipping errors and the frames were iffy, at best.
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Old 05-17-17 | 12:38 PM
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I quit trying after three.

Their customer service was excellent and took care of me immediately. But their warehouse made a number of shipping errors and the frames were iffy, at best.
You have notable fortitude. Most people would have quit after 2!

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