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TheBikeRollsOn 04-24-10 07:56 PM
Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 10718545)
Schwinn Madison. I'm 200 lbs and my Kilo felt like a wet noodle compared to my Maddy.

I suppose here's another opportunity to show it off:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...a/madison5.jpg

:love:
Whoa, you finally got one. When/how did you come across this? It looks fantastic. Why don't the Madison's get talked about more?

Scrodzilla 04-25-10 01:19 AM
Originally Posted by TheBikeRollsOn (Post 10718852)
Why don't the Madison's get talked about more?
Because it's a 'Schwinn'.

I happened to find the frame & fork on eBay for a really good 'buy it now' price w/ free shipping (at 3AM after a night of drinking). As you may know, I was really after an '07 (and still hope to buy Ska!'s one day :D) but I'm stoked about my '08 Maddy.

The Madison probably should be talked about more, as it's a damn good bike. Maybe an official Madison thread is in order?

Gyeswho 04-25-10 01:45 AM
Get a Mercier Kilo WT. You can fit big tires on it which will cushion your big ass :D I like mine a lot. It's a nice bike for what you pay out

clink83 04-25-10 11:36 AM
Originally Posted by bbattle (Post 10718497)
I suggest you buy el-cheapo Wal-mart bikes if you wish to continue to be "brutal on the frame".

If you check out the Clydesdale forum, you'll find lots and lots of big guys that ride many, many miles and have yet to break a frame.
+1 Most quality road frames are plenty strong for a 200+lb rider..providing you don't do things they aren't supposed to. If you wanna ride off curbs, hit potholes, or do other weird things, they are going to fail.

Ska! 04-25-10 12:36 PM
Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 10719670)
Because it's a 'Schwinn'.

I happened to find the frame & fork on eBay for a really good 'buy it now' price w/ free shipping (at 3AM after a night of drinking). As you may know, I was really after an '07 (and still hope to buy Ska!'s one day :D) but I'm stoked about my '08 Maddy.

The Madison probably should be talked about more, as it's a damn good bike. Maybe an official Madison thread is in order?
:D

start that thread! i never understood why there isnt much info on it online and only like 4 reviews... my maddy is fantastic.

TheBikeRollsOn 04-25-10 12:43 PM
Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 10719670)
Because it's a 'Schwinn'.

I happened to find the frame & fork on eBay for a really good 'buy it now' price w/ free shipping (at 3AM after a night of drinking). As you may know, I was really after an '07 (and still hope to buy Ska!'s one day :D) but I'm stoked about my '08 Maddy.

The Madison probably should be talked about more, as it's a damn good bike. Maybe an official Madison thread is in order?
Are you going to build your Kilo back up or sell it?

Scrodzilla 04-25-10 03:18 PM
As much as it bums me out to think about, I'm going to sell it. I like the Madison much better.

Brian 04-25-10 05:26 PM
Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 10721409)
As much as it bums me out to think about, I'm going to sell it.
Back to the ice cream man?

TheBikeRollsOn 04-25-10 05:29 PM
Originally Posted by TheBikeRollsOn (Post 10720978)
Are you going to build your Kilo back up or sell it?
You don't HAVE to sell it. You could ship it to me as a gift. win/win?

EDIT: hah nvm, I just saw that it's a 53, I was thinking it was a 56. So don't bother packing it up lol.

dookie 04-26-10 05:44 PM
oh...i though you meant carl strong.

http://www.strongframes.com/

killer stuff.

elemental 04-26-10 06:27 PM
Originally Posted by TheseDays (Post 10718764)
So after poking around a bit more and talking to some friends. I am thinking about getting the Volume Thrasher. Seems like it's built like a rock and the tricking ability (after thinking about it) seems like it'll be best for me.

Thanks for the help everyone! Much appreciated. Nice to know there is a nice group of folks around.
Looks like a very nice frame, but are they available yet? Others to consider that I haven't seen mentioned yet include the All-City Dropout and Milwaukee Bruiser framesets (the Bruiser is available as a complete as well), or, to save some cash, the Subrosa Malum (about $650) or Redline Urbis (supposedly on sale May 1 at $550) as completes. If you are worried about breaking frames, a freestyle-specific setup should be your burliest option. Unlike a BMX or dirt jump bike, however, they are still completely rideable for non-freestyle uses.


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