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01-28-13, 04:30 PM
#2776
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hey guys, been looking for a fixed gear style bike in my town and nothing has really popped up in my size.
Saw this one today.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bik/3575190706.html
Can i get some opinions on the bike as well as the pricing? Trying to decide if i should go used for something like this around $300 or new bike from bikesdirect.
Was thinking of getting a WT model, not sure if this can accommodate wide tires, but that is not a deal breaker. Just want the best bike for my budget.
Also saw this
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/bik/3574696384.html
Saw this one today.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bik/3575190706.html
Can i get some opinions on the bike as well as the pricing? Trying to decide if i should go used for something like this around $300 or new bike from bikesdirect.
Was thinking of getting a WT model, not sure if this can accommodate wide tires, but that is not a deal breaker. Just want the best bike for my budget.
Also saw this
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/bik/3574696384.html
01-28-13, 06:12 PM
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What's with the attitude?
The margin of error on measuring myself is greater than the difference between frame sizes... I know I'm around a 53-56 cm based on my height... I think it's better to just try different frames in person rather than pick a frame based on a chart of measurements... This doesn't even account for personal preference such as some people preferring smaller bikes, etc.
The margin of error on measuring myself is greater than the difference between frame sizes... I know I'm around a 53-56 cm based on my height... I think it's better to just try different frames in person rather than pick a frame based on a chart of measurements... This doesn't even account for personal preference such as some people preferring smaller bikes, etc.
01-28-13, 07:12 PM
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All of the measurements are described in great detail with a video, and the results it gives you when given quality numbers are pretty damn close to whatever you need.
01-28-13, 08:11 PM
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01-28-13, 08:19 PM
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-LEADER-735-FRAME-GLOSS-WHITE-53CM-NEW-FIXED-GEAR-TRACK-BIKE-B143-/121059054804?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2fae94d4
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-LEADER-...e931d#viTabs_0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-LEADER-...item589b7d288e
I found these Leader frames for $199.. but they're cosmetically damaged and don't come with warranty... They're off the ebay coghouse page so I think they're legit..
Are they a risky buy? Was leaning towards the gloss white 735
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-LEADER-...e931d#viTabs_0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-LEADER-...item589b7d288e
I found these Leader frames for $199.. but they're cosmetically damaged and don't come with warranty... They're off the ebay coghouse page so I think they're legit..
Are they a risky buy? Was leaning towards the gloss white 735
01-28-13, 09:04 PM
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I'd say go for it
oh snap, they have one in my size. must resist buying another frame...
oh snap, they have one in my size. must resist buying another frame...
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01-28-13, 09:10 PM
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They have the 735 for $199, 725 for $149 and 721 for $99... is the 721 decent enough that the extra $100 is better spent on components? or should i stick with the 735 or 725?
edit: don't see any difference between the 725 and 735 on the leader website, while the 721's welds aren't as good.. hmmmm
2nd edit: 725 is $199 except for 48 cm which is $149
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01-28-13, 09:51 PM
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01-28-13, 11:37 PM
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Those Leader prices aren't all BIN, a lot of the lower prices are just plain old auction.
Would be a great deal if no one else bids.
Would be a great deal if no one else bids.
01-29-13, 12:06 AM
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01-29-13, 12:12 AM
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talk to me.. I know the 721 doesn't have "smooth and strong welds"
01-29-13, 12:14 AM
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Smooth no, strong probably yes. Or they wouldn't sell the thing.
01-29-13, 12:50 AM
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01-29-13, 09:39 AM
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I believe the 721 and 725 have the same welds, just they're smoothed out on the 725. Structurally they're supposedly the same. The only other difference is the seat tube is "aero" on the 725 and round on the 721.
01-29-13, 06:13 PM
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My friend's selling this for $600:
Kilo TT custom paint job, frame/fork and Ritchey h.s.
SRAM Omnium w/ BB and SRAM chainring
Thomson Elite seatpost and San Marco Concor saddle
Velocity DV laced to Dura Ace 7600 hubs
DID chain
I'm thinking of getting it to flip it, yes/no?
Kilo TT custom paint job, frame/fork and Ritchey h.s.
SRAM Omnium w/ BB and SRAM chainring
Thomson Elite seatpost and San Marco Concor saddle
Velocity DV laced to Dura Ace 7600 hubs
DID chain
I'm thinking of getting it to flip it, yes/no?
01-29-13, 07:15 PM
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I can't imagine making too much of a profit by flipping a $600 Kilo.
edit- Unless you're thinking of keeping the components and selling the frame, in which case it might be worth it.
edit- Unless you're thinking of keeping the components and selling the frame, in which case it might be worth it.
01-29-13, 08:39 PM
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Flip it or don't, it's still a pretty good deal.
DA 7600 hubs, thomson post, concor, omniums, all of that alone will run you around $600 or more used. A complete Kilo with those parts is a nice deal.
DA 7600 hubs, thomson post, concor, omniums, all of that alone will run you around $600 or more used. A complete Kilo with those parts is a nice deal.
01-29-13, 10:54 PM
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Anyone like pake frames? I think this is the Rum Runner
Also I don't know too much about headsets and whether the Cane Creek (S2) is any good
It's $140 plus $60 shipping on ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pake-53cm-Tr...item2c6c096cc3
Also I don't know too much about headsets and whether the Cane Creek (S2) is any good
It's $140 plus $60 shipping on ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pake-53cm-Tr...item2c6c096cc3
01-30-13, 01:23 PM
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https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/3544249614.html
deal or bust?
deal or bust?