If you had $200...
10-26-08, 05:47 PM
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the $200 level is pretty limiting, the only ones i can think of off the top of my head are waiting until bike island restocks the kilo framesets, or the se lager from bikebiz, or a pake is like 260 if you have a little bit more money.
10-26-08, 06:39 PM
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$215 gets you one from bikeisland.
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10-26-08, 06:49 PM
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I would pick up a sweet old road frame with as nice tubing as $200 will get you.
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10-26-08, 06:57 PM
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I got a Columbus SLX Bianchi with campy dropouts and amazing pantographing for $250. Black chrome, internal routing on left chainstay, etc. It was awesome. Used is the way to go (if the threads and paint are good [yes a big 'if']).
10-26-08, 06:58 PM
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the scattante ssr frame gets under 200 from time to time. the lowest ive seen is 149.99 and then they have those 20% dealies off one item (bikes excluded)-- frames count with this discount. should put you at $140 or so after tax and shipping.
that being said, get the kilo tt when it comes back in stock. unless you already have a 1 1/8" fork.
that being said, get the kilo tt when it comes back in stock. unless you already have a 1 1/8" fork.
10-26-08, 07:14 PM
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I would buy two shares of apple stock. Then in a year or two I could buy a $400 frame set.
10-26-08, 08:17 PM
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10-26-08, 08:52 PM
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i definitely mean new
I mean...you can get a used Kilo TT frameset for like $100 and it won't be terrible. But IMO, nicer frames are always worth it.
I mean...you can get a used Kilo TT frameset for like $100 and it won't be terrible. But IMO, nicer frames are always worth it.
10-26-08, 09:02 PM
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the scattante ssr frame gets under 200 from time to time. the lowest ive seen is 149.99 and then they have those 20% dealies off one item (bikes excluded)-- frames count with this discount. should put you at $140 or so after tax and shipping.
that being said, get the kilo tt when it comes back in stock. unless you already have a 1 1/8" fork.
that being said, get the kilo tt when it comes back in stock. unless you already have a 1 1/8" fork.
Or save $200 more and get an Alien.
10-26-08, 09:23 PM
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The Kilo frame is $200 on bikeisland once they restock it. It ain't bad, it's Reynolds 520 tubing.
I think that's the best answer for spending exactly $200, however I'd recommend saving up for an angus or a Mark V.
I think that's the best answer for spending exactly $200, however I'd recommend saving up for an angus or a Mark V.
10-26-08, 09:26 PM
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$215 for the Jury frame at Bikeisland. Includes headset. I use it as my daily commuter 22 miles r/t. Other than the low quality paint job, i'm very happy with it.
10-27-08, 11:41 AM
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i would too, defect aside, it's a great frame, ESPECIALLY for the price
wait til early/mid december for the revised design
wait til early/mid december for the revised design
10-27-08, 12:24 PM
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I would eat rice and beans for two weeks and get this Columbus SL beauty.
10-27-08, 12:28 PM
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+1000 on used frame. Lugs, Columbus tubing, chrome can be gotten for $200 or less. Road frames, not track frames. Hipsters have jacked prices up so much on those it's ridiculous(unless you are selling track frames).
Gardin Shred
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I got these for less than $200 each. The Gardin even came with a seatpost and Campy Chorus bb.
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Pinarello Treviso
John Howard(by Dave Tesch)
I got these for less than $200 each. The Gardin even came with a seatpost and Campy Chorus bb.
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