The Concept Builds thread
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The Concept Builds thread
Alright, I think it would be a good idea if we can have a thread where people can post ideas for new builds, as opposed to ones they already finished. It would be a good accompaniment to the "post pics" thread. Please, as always, try to stay on topic, and post lots of concepts!
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I'm thinking of doing something with a Leader 720tr frame (can't really afford the 735 but it doesn't come in white anyway). I have a hub, I want to build it up with either a celeste, orange, or green Deep-V/Aerohead, can't really decide. With a white frame celeste or orange look great, and with a black frame green looks great. I want the only color to be the rear rim. I most likely wouldn't be able to afford an Aerospoke but if I did I would keep it stock black. Tell me your thoughts colorwise.
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I'm thinking of doing something with a Leader 720tr frame (can't really afford the 735 but it doesn't come in white anyway). I have a hub, I want to build it up with either a celeste, orange, or green Deep-V/Aerohead, can't really decide. With a white frame celeste or orange look great, and with a black frame green looks great. I want the only color to be the rear rim. I most likely wouldn't be able to afford an Aerospoke but if I did I would keep it stock black. Tell me your thoughts colorwise.
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It would be super extra tight if these parts had names and functions instead being referred to by colour, as if they were god damned kool-aid recipies.
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That flipped 17 degree stem or whatever will look ridiculous and feel awful if that saddle height (straighten the saddle when you build it, please) is remotely accurate. Maybe opt for a 10 degree Thomson stem that you can flip up when no one's looking.
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I sell a lot of Argon 18s and really respect the people at the company (some of the designers came down from Montreal to Toronto to visit us and answer all our questions about the bikes before we started selling them). Next year I'm going to pick up an Electron frameset to build up (for racing at the Forest City Velodrome, good times).
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I sell a lot of Argon 18s and really respect the people at the company (some of the designers came down from Montreal to Toronto to visit us and answer all our questions about the bikes before we started selling them). Next year I'm going to pick up an Electron frameset to build up (for racing at the Forest City Velodrome, good times).
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i think i was using artistic license with some angles (seat, stem)
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My initial impression is that the head tube angle is far too shallow - on a track/fixed frame it's almost certain to be far steeper, i.e., closer to 90 deg.
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Edit: Actually, I'd need a seat tube that slack to be able to use an Easton no-setback carbon post (long legs). Wait, I'm getting all rambley and sleep deprived. Go to bed, Mike.
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i thought all white was supposed to be ever-so-wrong, as all white bikes are to be left as memorials to cyclists taken on the street... meh
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blickblocks: I was trying to put my finger on it...but I've seen a bike similar to what you want to build:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=vjLj9_cg4JE
https://youtube.com/watch?v=vjLj9_cg4JE
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blickblocks: I was trying to put my finger on it...but I've seen a bike similar to what you want to build:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=vjLj9_cg4JE
https://youtube.com/watch?v=vjLj9_cg4JE
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what exactly is the point of that video? (im not being snarky, I just really dont get)