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Old 12-12-10 | 09:37 PM
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Old 12-12-10 | 09:43 PM
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I've looked around, and independently regardless of a lot of peoples opinions on leader the 722TS has received spectacular reviews. I suppose this is do to Scrod being a shill but I may not be correct on this.

Pake has also gotten a lot of love regarding their frame.
Personally I'd suggest also taking a looksi at this which I think is going to give you some absolutely AMAZING bang to buck ratio. Not sure why no one has suggested it yet. It's in line with the prices of what you're looking at and frankly it's some beautiful effing steel. They also have a couple other framesets available within your price range you could look into.
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Old 12-12-10 | 09:58 PM
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Wait, where are Gazzettas selling for 550?
https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=J0096
i'm not sure about how much shipping is from here though, that might be an issue.
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Old 12-12-10 | 10:01 PM
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Doesn't PBK ship for free?
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Old 12-12-10 | 10:33 PM
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The site says 10% off all online orders and free postage to the USA for a limited time.
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Old 12-13-10 | 11:28 AM
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That adds up to the exact top of his budget but the I806 fork looks a little wonky when not used on a frame with an internal headset (IMO) because of the large fork crown. If you want a carbon fork on that frame, you'd be better off with the S805.

https://coghouse.com/s805_carbon_steel_fork.aspx
scrod, whats the weight difference between the s803 and s805? the s805 is sold out everywhere.
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Old 12-13-10 | 11:59 AM
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Not sure about the weight difference but I know Leader will have more S805s in stock very soon.
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Old 12-13-10 | 12:38 PM
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There's a white S805 on eBay right now, but I think it's a scratch & dent.
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Old 12-13-10 | 12:45 PM
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That's a different fork entirely with an aluminum steerer.
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Old 12-13-10 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by WCfix
https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=J0096
i'm not sure about how much shipping is from here though, that might be an issue.
Dang, the going rate around here was $700 last I heard.
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Old 12-13-10 | 04:00 PM
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+1 for 722ts, i just got a new frame and it looks great. one of my friends also just got a brand new pake frame and it's also a good quality looking frame. light too.

actually -1 for 722ts. (i like that it's not too common yet haha)
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Old 12-13-10 | 04:30 PM
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seriously? no one seconding the Wabi Classic with its 725 Reynolds tubeset and 350 price tag?


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Old 12-13-10 | 04:32 PM
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I'll second that. That's a killer deal.
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Old 12-13-10 | 04:42 PM
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Also, it includes a headset, thats a ballerific deal which makes me wish I could ditch my leader...and get a Wabi Lightning...

I'm 90% sure my next bike is going to be a wabi. After looking over the website with the knowledge I have now, seeing their parts, and their bikes. I'm convinced its worth it to buy locally. That frame is smoking hot.
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My next bike is going to be aluminium.
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Old 12-13-10 | 04:51 PM
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Wow, the Wabi seems like quite the deal. Leader/Wabi/IRO... which one?!

I've never ridden an aluminum bike, but I like the durability of steel. Steel feels real, dawg. I'd give aluminum a chance if I came by a good deal, though.
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Value wise, I think Wabi takes the cake, then Leader/IRO is tied for me.

Moto Team Track is always a good deal.
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Old 12-13-10 | 05:03 PM
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My next bike is going to be aluminium.
Mine too.
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Old 12-13-10 | 05:06 PM
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mine too. Weather that ends up as a wabi lightning or leader now just is only pending on financial aid. Aka bike money.
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Old 12-13-10 | 05:15 PM
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For complete aluminium bike, Moto Team Track is excellent. It'd definitely be my "next" bike.
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