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Yea, I am really lucky to have friends with parts and good sources for said parts.

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Originally Posted by TheBikeRollsOn (Post 11154482)

I see where you're coming from. But in a lot of cases conversion frames offer more practical rides for street use. They often have more comfortable geometry, have water bottle cages, and can be had for cheaper than a track frame of the same quality. I just don't understand the hype of "track geometry" for bikes that will never touch a velodrome.

Well i've never been on a drome on my track frame, but I love how precise and stiff it feels on short rides. I have a road bike for long rides, and when I go out on the track frame/fixed im ussually sprinting around wasting some energy and having fun. And for that i like the "tight" feel of the track geo. Kind of like how people buy exotic cars that are impracticable for long trips, but they drive them on the weekend.

Now this is the diy spirit I was looking for: (warning by unterhausen: NSFW language)

:D:D

edit: haha, "you wanna be somewhat delicate"

That guy is an absolute joke but definitely entertaining to watch him do senseless crap.

How tall are you?

That's a bike frame for a tall person. If it doesn't fit, it isn't a good deal.

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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch (Post 11171177)

How tall are you?

That's a bike frame for a tall person. If it doesn't fit, it isn't a good deal.

I'm 193cm or 6.3 in feet. I was interested in the frame because I assumed the size was right (and the price of course), the nice looks I regard as a bonus...

I think I'll definitely buy it...I'll be posting detailed photos once I get it.