Let's see some of your geared bikes........ (retired)
02-26-13, 12:12 PM
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Buddy of mine is selling me his slightly used force (minus levers and FD)for $400.
Not completely set on what i'm getting, we shall see.
Not completely set on what i'm getting, we shall see.
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02-26-13, 12:22 PM
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Going new lets you pick your chainrings, crank length, cassette, bottom bracket type, front derailler type, and you get a fresh chain and cables.
02-26-13, 12:23 PM
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And it doesn't look like a frankenbike.
02-26-13, 12:33 PM
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Thirdgen you trying to convert me? I've ridden veloce and the levers felt very cheap and I didn't like the finish on the cranks. Rode centaur aswell and liked it better where did you find it for $530?
02-26-13, 12:36 PM
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I'm a SRAM fan and even I am trying to get you to go full campy.
02-26-13, 12:50 PM
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Centaur is a nice step up. The derailleurs are built like the upper level groups, the finish is better, and the chainrings are improved. The price was grabbed from shiny bike.
02-26-13, 12:54 PM
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Have you bought from them before? I stumbled onto that site a while ago but wasn't sure if they were legit because the prices were pretty low compared to other online shops.
*edit* Nevermind, looked it up and people seem to have good experiences ordering from them.
Campy it is! Will order sometime next month.
*edit* Nevermind, looked it up and people seem to have good experiences ordering from them.
Campy it is! Will order sometime next month.
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02-26-13, 01:11 PM
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Without trying to start a debate, prices are low because you are buying from a distributor. For your savings, you will give up your ability for domestic warranty claims, but in years of riding campy I've never needed warranty. I hear shiny will honor warranty if you ship back, but I can't comment.
02-26-13, 01:27 PM
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I had no idea Campy groups could be had so cheap, those are lower prices than QBP dealer cost. I would have seriously considered Campy over Force at that price!
02-26-13, 05:12 PM
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Bottom tier group sets usually are pretty cheap....
02-26-13, 08:11 PM
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Yeah but it's campy.
02-26-13, 09:50 PM
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02-27-13, 04:39 PM
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Just added to the stable, wearing it's street wheels (knobbies are on a matching pair) S-works, Shimergo, frogleggs and a great ride. 19lbs on the dot with pedals and cage.
02-27-13, 09:42 PM
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Sup
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02-27-13, 10:07 PM
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The Serotta is very nice.
