I got offered a deal of $400 for a complete Mark V. Is this a good deal? It comes with stock IRO components and stock IRO wheels. THe only drawbacks is the Mark V frame is made of 4130, there are brazeons for running a rear brake, and the stock wheels are machined.
I mean compared to a Mercier Kilo TT which is $350, just paying $50 will get me a complete IRO. I think its a good deal.

is it new? a new mark v is around $5xx, so... if it is damn!!!!! awesome deal

Yes its new. And I can choose what size to get also. Its a deal this webstore is offering to get their store up and running.
So you think its a good deal?
Would I regret it later? I kind of hoped to get an Angus because it has Reynolds 631. But I understand that the difference between the steels' is very small. With the Angus being stiffer and lighter.

gah... i must be bored tonight with all this refreshing. i think it is a great deal. i wouldn't regret the purchase unless i wanted another bike more. angus or markv is up to you. if you like the 631, you could also consider the markv pro.

eh many ive been preparing myself for an iro too!! (mark v pro) id say its a great deal + new, and u even get to chose the right size! ill be getting my most likely from Irocycles and paing about 700. so go for it!! great bike and i dont think ull regret it ! best luck

Ok I think I'm going to go for it. The webstore guy even said he'd build it up for me when it comes in, and adjust it to my specs when I come to pick it up. And in a month after i get some miles on it, i can come back for a free tune up. Yea I think its a pretty good deal.

And if worst comes to worst and I dont like, I'm sure I can just resell on CL.

Also I'm wondering what size I should get. I told him I was 5'11" with 32" inseam and I normally ride a 56cm bike. I have longish legs which means a shortish torso. He suggested a 59cm IRO when he went by the IRO manual.
I understand IROs have a longish toptube so I'm concerned the reach will be too far for me on a 59cm. What do you guys think? Does anyone have a link to the geometry of a Mark V?

And could you please reply ASAP because his deal ends Tuesday and I would like to finalize all this tonight.
Thanks!

I read this thread about IRO sizing: https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/450938-iro-mark-v-order.html
It seems most ppl my height went with 59cm. But some said they regretted it, and would have liked to try smaller. But im curious about this dude:
I'm close to his height. I'm actually 5'11.5" And that guys seems to not fit the 59cm. Either he has really long balls or he must have been wearing cycling shoes when he took that measurement. But now I'm worried that 59cm is tall for me. I do feel my 56cm road bike is somewhat cramped so maybe getting a size up is a good idea.

Anyhow I plan to run risers on it so any reach issues should be better with the risers.

im 5'10 and was thinking of getting 56 but emailed iro and they said 59 should be good for me, however im worried that it ll be too big, so id say go for 59

if i had that money, i'd buy another mark v as a backup in a second.

um, care to hook us up with this magical website where iro's are dirt cheap?

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the difference between 4130 and 631 is a nearly imperceptible weight difference that can be made up elsewhere.