new bike (pics)
03-23-08, 04:29 PM
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2) Annoying integrated rear light.
Other than that, the MSRP on that is pretty damn good. Decent components ish.
03-23-08, 05:42 PM
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03-23-08, 05:54 PM
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03-23-08, 06:16 PM
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what.
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yeah, i'm pretty into it. a rack and fenders would make that bike a fine commuter. actually, probably not fenders. it doesn't rain enough here.
edit: oh yeah it's got downtube shifter bosses. most people would disagree but i think that's ****ing classy.
03-23-08, 06:37 PM
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03-23-08, 06:49 PM
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03-23-08, 07:02 PM
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oh actually now I see it. Vertical drops... well that's a bummer, they had such a good thing going there too. If they can put a derailer hanger on a SS commuter, why can't they put horizontal dropouts on a CX bike? *******S! I HAte them and their pretty retro paint!
03-23-08, 07:37 PM
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Well OK then... what's your problem with that one?
oh actually now I see it. Vertical drops... well that's a bummer, they had such a good thing going there too. If they can put a derailer hanger on a SS commuter, why can't they put horizontal dropouts on a CX bike? *******S! I HAte them and their pretty retro paint!
oh actually now I see it. Vertical drops... well that's a bummer, they had such a good thing going there too. If they can put a derailer hanger on a SS commuter, why can't they put horizontal dropouts on a CX bike? *******S! I HAte them and their pretty retro paint!
and yes, the masi paint job is great.
03-23-08, 09:28 PM
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Cha ching!
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
03-23-08, 09:45 PM
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Bianchi Volpe?
03-23-08, 10:18 PM
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It's just as nice as the Crosscheck in my opinion. That's not really saying that much. Surly frames are nice, but nothing special. On the ugly logos they're about even. Also I'm a sucker for Gang Green.
I s'pose if you don't like the components, then the Crosscheck is a better option since you can get it as a frameset. Personally, it sounds like for what you're looking for a nice 80s vintage 531 tubed touring frame would probably serve you better than anything new you can find within spitting distance of the Crosscheck.
But hey for the sake of playing the game I'll try again. Bob Jackson World Tour?
Your choice of paint starting at £389
I s'pose if you don't like the components, then the Crosscheck is a better option since you can get it as a frameset. Personally, it sounds like for what you're looking for a nice 80s vintage 531 tubed touring frame would probably serve you better than anything new you can find within spitting distance of the Crosscheck.
But hey for the sake of playing the game I'll try again. Bob Jackson World Tour?
Your choice of paint starting at £389
03-23-08, 10:22 PM
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It's just as nice as the Crosscheck in my opinion. That's not really saying that much. Surly frames are nice, but nothing special. On the ugly logos they're about even. Also I'm a sucker for Gang Green.
I s'pose if you don't like the components, then the Crosscheck is a better option since you can get it as a frameset. Personally, it sounds like for what you're looking for a nice 80s vintage 531 tubed touring frame would probably serve you better than anything new you can find within spitting distance of the Crosscheck.
But hey for the sake of playing the game I'll try again. Bob Jackson World Tour?
Your choice of paint starting at £389
I s'pose if you don't like the components, then the Crosscheck is a better option since you can get it as a frameset. Personally, it sounds like for what you're looking for a nice 80s vintage 531 tubed touring frame would probably serve you better than anything new you can find within spitting distance of the Crosscheck.
But hey for the sake of playing the game I'll try again. Bob Jackson World Tour?
Your choice of paint starting at £389
