Originally Posted by TUT2222 (Post 4944231)

Question about spacers-This is my first threadless, my others are quills, and I normally ride with the seat and bars pretty close to one another. It's not an issue with quills, but with the 10 degree stem I have, to get even near that height requires a sh#tload of spacers. Does this frame have a short headtube(56cm), and what would a max for spacers be?

Originally Posted by riotboy (Post 4945488)

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i'll take a better side picture later

this is my first nice bike (aside from the other GB Iro that i sold)
ive always just ridden converted beaters

59cm Threadless Gearing is 47/16
Mavic CPX22 Laced to Formula Hubs
DA Cog 16t and DA Lockring
Pink Chris King Headset
3T Mutant Stem
Shimano BB
Sinz Expert Cranks
Sins Chainring 47t
Cheapo Nashbar Pedals
Blue KMC Z Chain
Blue Oury Grips
Titec Flat Bars
Tektro Brake Lever
Sinz Pink Cable
Miche Supertype Seatpost
Selle Italia SLR Saddle

Originally Posted by fetch (Post 4945640)

hey i know that seaT! haha nice build tho :D

Originally Posted by TUT2222 (Post 4944756)

I have the feeling I'm going to look pretty foolish(I accept the fact I'm old and out of shape) with all the spacers.

Originally Posted by fetch (Post 4945640)

hey i know that seaT! haha nice build tho :D

Originally Posted by Psydotek (Post 4936868)

If you haven't already, you'll have to contact UPS and talk to their tracing department. They're the ones who investigate lost packages.

I'm not how insurance plays into this, but they're supposed to cover the cost of a lost package and reimburse the shipper for the value of the merchandise. Then the shipper (IRO in this case) is responsible for sending out another package.

The process usually works out pretty smoothly when it comes to off-the-shelf products, but a built bicycle is a different story (espically for the GB frame which is generally irreplacable).

Just make sure to call UPS and speak to their tracing department and Tony. I really hope they find it though, it'll make it alot easier for all parties involved...

Originally Posted by badevilcow (Post 4956339)

well here is the almost final for now things will always change build

I freaking love this 'riser stem' it's ugly.. and i'll replace it with something a little more... classy.. but it gives me the upright position like a riser bar.. but lets me run bullhorns.. yea it's not gonna win any awards.. but function comes first.. also my 28' tires rock.. such tight clearance.. this is the perfect 'city fix' frame if you ask me
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Originally Posted by estratton (Post 4956690)

Originally Posted by Astronomical (Post 4963665)

Pink everwears on the way, pink deep-v's eventually, picking up Atac Alium pedals this week.

Originally Posted by wearyourtruth (Post 4964202)

copycat :p
j/k... what can i say? it's a good combination :)

Originally Posted by freesoma (Post 4964616)

Frame finally arrived last Thursday and I built it up that same day. I call it the IRO Black & Tan.

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Sugino 75 crankset and chainring, custom anodized
Sugino 75 BB
Brooks B17 Narrow
Thomson seatpost
Nitto Pearl stem, custom anodized
Shimano M520 pedals
Salsa Moto riser bars
Champ grips
Tange Levin steel headset (swapping for Chris King eventually)
Borrowed wheelset (swapping for Phil Wood hubs laced to Mavic Open Pros, as soon as I build them)