Aluminum Track Frame
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my roomate just built up an mtb leader frame a few days ago... the frame is badly designed (in terms of boss placement ... cable routing ... stuff like that ... not well thought out).... plus it flexes like a gym rat
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Originally Posted by Bikeophile
That's actually the nicest Leader frame I've ever seen. They are another Taiwanese Manufactured Frame Company and until this one I did not like their frames much at all and have heard many horrible customer service reports from folks about them.
But all I have to say is WOW. That is a purty frame, EXCEPT for the integrated headtube!!
But all I have to say is WOW. That is a purty frame, EXCEPT for the integrated headtube!!
I have an '04 cannondale major taylor and I love it.
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The Jade and the Tsunami are apparently the same, or at least made in the same Taiwanese factory. Or at least that's what that old thread led me to believe.
I think we only needed another 97 people to order 58cm's in order to get them for $60 each
Bikeophile, you must be kidding about that leader. It looks like its been welded by a drunk monkey.
I think we only needed another 97 people to order 58cm's in order to get them for $60 each
Bikeophile, you must be kidding about that leader. It looks like its been welded by a drunk monkey.
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Originally Posted by *new*guy
Bianchi Pista Concept. If you can find an older one in Celeste, even better
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Originally Posted by jrowedc
You're being sarcastic, right? Take a look at those welds. There was a thread on this a few days ago.
I have an '04 cannondale major taylor and I love it.
I have an '04 cannondale major taylor and I love it.
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Originally Posted by akky
Only the 2005 Pista Concept comes in Celeste, the 03 and 04 came in flat black.
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Originally Posted by *new*guy
ah yes.. you are correct.
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Originally Posted by jrowedc
The pista that came in celeste was the reparto corse SL Pista, and it was steel not aluminum.
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old cannondales like this one are pretty sweet. i'm quite fond of mine. stiff, upright and fast. much nicer than the newer ones.
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Originally Posted by justin79
Does anyone make a aluminum track frameset with a standard headset (non-integrated) for something around $600? If not, what are my cheapest options with the least amount of wait for custom?
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Originally Posted by taras0000
Dude, if you don't want to spend much money, then you don't have many choices. Being so picky, you're probably better off building your own.
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Originally Posted by justin79
Oh, I don't know, I think $600 is a lot of money for a bicycle frame, but I would even be willing to spend more if any of the "high-end" aluminum track frames didn't have those ******** integrated headsets. But I was pretty much resigned to either waiting for an older one to come up in my size on eBay or going custom before I posted this thread; I was just checking to make sure there wasn't anything I was missing.
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Originally Posted by taras0000
Also, what's wrong with buying used?
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E-bay is best.
I never realized how many frames had integrated headsets. An old Cannondale would be a great frame.
I never realized how many frames had integrated headsets. An old Cannondale would be a great frame.
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well if you're going the ebay route, you could consider and old GT pulse too. They pop up every once in a while.
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Too bad you're not a 52, raygunner (on this forum) is selling:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/bik/78793052.html
Cannodale, $400.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/bik/78793052.html
Cannodale, $400.
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Originally Posted by justin79
Nothing, I am still waiting for something to show up in my size on eBay. Do you know of anywhere else to look?
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Wouldn't you know it, that GTB at the LBS was a 58. I don't know why I was so sure it was smaller every time I looked at it before. Mine.
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You're being really picky, which is fine I guess, as it's your money. I just think you'll be disappointed with the lack of frames you'll find that meet your very narrow specifications.
You can find a pretty nice CroMoly steel frame for your price, and from my limited knowledge, the AL track frame is generally the higher end model - this more expensive. Now, if you're not going to be racing this thing, I don't know what you have against steel. The life of the bike will be substantially longer and it will be a lot cheaper.
Do you have the remaining components to build the bike, or are you going to purchase a fork, stem, wheels, etc.. If you are planning on purchasing some stuff. I'd just save up and buy a Fuji Track Pro or a Bianchi Pista Concept. Both are $1400 and -really- nice bikes.
You can find a pretty nice CroMoly steel frame for your price, and from my limited knowledge, the AL track frame is generally the higher end model - this more expensive. Now, if you're not going to be racing this thing, I don't know what you have against steel. The life of the bike will be substantially longer and it will be a lot cheaper.
Do you have the remaining components to build the bike, or are you going to purchase a fork, stem, wheels, etc.. If you are planning on purchasing some stuff. I'd just save up and buy a Fuji Track Pro or a Bianchi Pista Concept. Both are $1400 and -really- nice bikes.
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Specialized Langster (I think these things are pretty ugly) $500 for the complete bike.