what should i get??
10-27-05 | 08:21 AM
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hell's angels h/q e3st ny
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From: boston area/morningside heights manhattan
Bikes: surly steamroller, independent fabrication titanium club racer, iro jamie roy--44/16, independent fabrication steel crown jewel--47/17, surly karate. monkey (rohloff speed hub), unicycle
what should i get??
ok ok ok, i know it's been done to death, but i can't decide!! i like the iro bikes, the pista, and the rush hour. i can't decide!! i can't sleep for thinkin' 'bout 'em! what should i do?? what would you do??
10-27-05 | 08:28 AM
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get an IRO--support the community businesses, y'know? Tony is a bike guy. he's one of us. it's like buying a good bike from your friend, at a good price, plus your friend will take care of you if anything goes wrong.
besides, pistas are ugly and IROs are hott.
besides, pistas are ugly and IROs are hott.
10-27-05 | 08:38 AM
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Bikes: 'Cha-ruzu Fosuta Orusan Kein' Fuji Track (2005), Schwinn Tank MTB (?), Fuji Royale (1979)
Get a Fuji 
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10-27-05 | 09:48 AM
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Go get the IRO. Help a brother out. The new angus is cool.
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10-27-05 | 10:22 AM
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hell's angels h/q e3st ny
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From: boston area/morningside heights manhattan
Bikes: surly steamroller, independent fabrication titanium club racer, iro jamie roy--44/16, independent fabrication steel crown jewel--47/17, surly karate. monkey (rohloff speed hub), unicycle
is tony in staten island? i'm in nyc every weekend and if that's where they are, hell i'd just hop on the ferry and go get me the angus. yessiree, that's what i want. anyone know if you can just go direct and get one? thanks.
10-27-05 | 01:35 PM
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Get an IRO. IRO moved to PA i think so I don't think you can go to SI and pick up anymore, which is what i used to do. You can't beat IRO's warranty. Should double check this, but if your frame gets destroyed for whatever reason, send it back and get a new one for 1/2 price. Again, double check on that, but I'm pretty sure thats what Tony said.
IRO IRO IRO
IRO IRO IRO
10-27-05 | 06:08 PM
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Bikes: 2004 Bianchi Pista, Cannondale Track, Soma Pake, Schwinn Breeze
I second the Soma.
But as far as inexpensive, pre-builts - get the IRO.
Unless track geometry is a desire of yours.
But as far as inexpensive, pre-builts - get the IRO.
Unless track geometry is a desire of yours.
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10-27-05 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by eddiebrannan
question: what if you want to take up velo racing?
still iro? nope
still iro? nope
I raced on the track with my IRO, so do a lot of people. Nothing wrong with a IRO on the velo. It might be slightly slack geometry but still have a high bb so you won't have to worry about pedal strike. I wouldn't worry about the track thing.
10-27-05 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by wangster
I raced on the track with my IRO, so do a lot of people. Nothing wrong with a IRO on the velo. It might be slightly slack geometry but still have a high bb so you won't have to worry about pedal strike. I wouldn't worry about the track thing.
I have been riding mine with the wide MKS Touring pedals for over a year now and never scraped.
It is a fantastic frame (check out the IRO warranty too).
Not the lightest out there but super tough.
Looks a lot nice in person than on the website too.
