trade in the merlin for IRO?
08-21-06 | 08:48 PM
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trade in the merlin for IRO?
Hey guys, wanted some feedback or maybe a push off the ledge. All summer ive been commuting on a Merlin Ti equiped with DA. Nice smooth bike that is a joy to ride...well im a bit bored and was thinking of selling off the Merlin to pick up an Angus fixed gear bike to commute on. Any considerations I should think of?
Actually not more then 30 minutes ago I was almost home and ran into a friendly cyclist that was trackstanding, so of course i commented on how i "never could do that" close but cant stay in one spot...he said he learned on a fixie - and i then added i was considering getting one blah blah blah.
any other bikes i should consider - i figure my budget will allow between 1k-1.5k? My commute is realitively flat with the one hill being the Dumbarton bridge. My commute is 60miles round trip.
dump the Ti and go for the fixed?
TIA
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Actually not more then 30 minutes ago I was almost home and ran into a friendly cyclist that was trackstanding, so of course i commented on how i "never could do that" close but cant stay in one spot...he said he learned on a fixie - and i then added i was considering getting one blah blah blah.
any other bikes i should consider - i figure my budget will allow between 1k-1.5k? My commute is realitively flat with the one hill being the Dumbarton bridge. My commute is 60miles round trip.
dump the Ti and go for the fixed?
TIA
BAW
08-21-06 | 09:17 PM
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What size is the Merlin. I will buy you the IRO if the Merlin is my size and in my garage. I'll even throw in the deep-v wheelset.
08-21-06 | 09:43 PM
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Keep the merlin and build up a hoopty-ass conversion. Don't sell a Ti frame if it fits you.
08-21-06 | 09:45 PM
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Merlin is a 58cm - bit small as i feel more comfortable on a 59, which helps with the decision to move on.
08-21-06 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by thurstonboise
Keep the merlin and build up a hoopty-ass conversion. Don't sell a Ti frame if it fits you.
great point - i see "good enough" fixies on craigslist quite often...
08-21-06 | 09:47 PM
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I ride a 58. Perfect. I could throw in another bike. What are you looking for. I have every kind of bike buut a recumbent or a hardtail/softtail.
08-21-06 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by abeyance
I ride a 58. Perfect. I could throw in another bike. What are you looking for. I have every kind of bike buut a recumbent or a hardtail/softtail.
heres a quick rundown
ck hs
ritchey pro stem, hb
Ti seatpost
open pro, da hub
or if anyone knows of any good bikes for sale shoot me a pm.
thanks!
08-22-06 | 12:30 AM
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now before you all get huffy, i'm not saying that this applies to this thread or bayareawheeler, but -
if you had an expensive bike that you needed to fence, and it would stick out like a sore thumb on ebay or craigslist, wouldn't bikeforums be the ideal place to dump it? there's a wealth of people who would know how much it would be worth, and chomping at the bit to get an unbelievable deal? no receipts, everything done in trade.... i mean how many people actually check how many posts you have when you list yourself as a "Senior Member"
if you had an expensive bike that you needed to fence, and it would stick out like a sore thumb on ebay or craigslist, wouldn't bikeforums be the ideal place to dump it? there's a wealth of people who would know how much it would be worth, and chomping at the bit to get an unbelievable deal? no receipts, everything done in trade.... i mean how many people actually check how many posts you have when you list yourself as a "Senior Member"
08-22-06 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by sers
now before you all get huffy, i'm not saying that this applies to this thread or bayareawheeler, but -
if you had an expensive bike that you needed to fence, and it would stick out like a sore thumb on ebay or craigslist, wouldn't bikeforums be the ideal place to dump it? there's a wealth of people who would know how much it would be worth, and chomping at the bit to get an unbelievable deal? no receipts, everything done in trade.... i mean how many people actually check how many posts you have when you list yourself as a "Senior Member"
if you had an expensive bike that you needed to fence, and it would stick out like a sore thumb on ebay or craigslist, wouldn't bikeforums be the ideal place to dump it? there's a wealth of people who would know how much it would be worth, and chomping at the bit to get an unbelievable deal? no receipts, everything done in trade.... i mean how many people actually check how many posts you have when you list yourself as a "Senior Member"
i wouldnt say she sticks out like a sore thumb but more like a brushed Ti beauty,
what im looking for is the "stick out like a sore thumb" track bike so i can laugh as i drop the roadies on my way to work :evil grin: or maybe work on my pedal stroke or just plain get a kick out of the ride... oh ya and learn to trackstand that is a must...
i can provide bill of sale ect with bike that is not a problem, i also didnt post here looking to move the bike but more ask about fixies as im a bit clueless. I see these bikes you guys post in your pRon threads and im like hmmmmmmm
08-22-06 | 01:07 AM
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What is that bike leaning against?
08-22-06 | 01:10 AM
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tractor (or some other sort of giant vehicle) tire...actually, the whole axle.
08-22-06 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by xthugmurderx
tractor (or some other sort of giant vehicle) tire...actually, the whole axle.
08-22-06 | 01:22 AM
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rock crawlers, motorcycles, merlin... you have way too many toys. that merlin is my size. i need a derailleured road bike for the cycling team... whaddaya say, donate to help a vet in need?
08-22-06 | 01:30 AM
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Sorry to remind you all that For Sale -posts are only allowed in the For Sale Forum. If in doubt read the first post in CL/Ebay sticky:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=175785
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