anyone have intel on cheapo ebay track frames

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08-07-07 | 08:39 PM

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gargiulo.mike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bonechilling

"Sir, would you mind holding this bike while we take your photo? Thanks, here's a free water-bottle!"

im digging this for real.... i wonder if the clearances are too small for knobby tires

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08-07-07 | 08:47 PM

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andre nickatina

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169 + ship for a lugged track frame sounds like a good deal. And yeah, it's probably 4130 but so is the Pista and KHS (albeit double butted and of Reynolds variety). Wait a few weeks for the feedback to accumulate than get one and post a review.

08-07-07 | 08:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bonechilling

Anyone notice this frame?

https://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Cro-Moly-Tra...QQcmdZViewItem

Almost certainly the KHS/Mercier (rack mounts on the dropouts and seatstay, lugged fork, etc.)

Edit - Nevermind, it clearly states in the Mercier Kilo TT!

BTW, all the sizes you see in the ad are the top tube measurements. a 60cm frame will have a 64 c-t seattube, and the 57 is 61 c-t.

the rack braze-ons are confusing but otherwise it's a decent alternative to the group buy frame.

08-07-07 | 09:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bonechilling

"Sir, would you mind holding this bike while we take your photo? Thanks, here's a free water-bottle!"

Canti mounts? I wonder if they have a SS CX frame and a track frame. That would explain the geometry.

Edit: NM, the web site explains it.

08-07-07 | 09:37 PM

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08-07-07 | 09:37 PM

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deathhare

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I was wondering the same. Maybe the one he is holding has the slack geometry.
This one on velospace is pretty tight geometry. Looks good.

08-07-07 | 09:40 PM

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Yeah, I'm actually thinking about getting one of these. I would love a first hand review.

08-07-07 | 09:54 PM

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**** i really want one now, i think they look awesome

08-07-07 | 09:55 PM

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mugatu

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sup with the fork brake hole dimple?

08-07-07 | 09:59 PM

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It just not been drilled, but is made to be

08-07-07 | 10:02 PM

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yeah. i want too.

08-07-07 | 10:04 PM

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deathhare

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This is the kind of thing you could buy for that price but sell it on craigslist for 300 bucks.

08-07-07 | 11:09 PM

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hmm..sounds like a good idea.

08-07-07 | 11:28 PM

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mascher

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Damn, is there any damn reason not to get the Mercier frame and sell my Steamroller frame for the rack mounts?

08-07-07 | 11:36 PM

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yikes @ the ZERO feedback.

08-08-07 | 01:21 AM

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the pictures on the website show all the frames with threadless forks....but i just got an email back from the guy saying that all the frames come with threaded forks....hopefully this guy knows what he's talking about.

08-08-07 | 02:29 AM

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sewin

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bonechilling

"Sir, would you mind holding this bike while we take your photo? Thanks, here's a free water-bottle!"

hey!!!! its my frame and mr. salvador cuevas.... and its a pic taken from my blog
strange thing... but its ok. the frame is very good steel... here a pic whith my bike: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sewincicle/840310776/
in my blog you can find videos and races that whe have in Chile this couple last years.
https://bicity-mollfun.blogspot.com/

ride safe!

08-08-07 | 05:53 AM

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the plot thickens

08-08-07 | 05:54 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by themanmachine

More awesome spelling on their website: https://www.geocities.com/thebicycles...?1186107956921

"Real Track droop uot"

:-)

08-08-07 | 07:39 AM

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08-08-07 | 07:54 AM

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I think the real question is; this frame or the Kilo TT frame? Also, is it drilled for brakes?

08-08-07 | 08:02 AM

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deathhare

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With all the weird stuff with these frames i cant see buying one. The geometry listed is clearly different than the frames pictured. The frames pictured have threadless forks while the seller says youll get threaded? Zero feedback. No idea what its made of.