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Old 03-26-11 | 12:13 AM
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New frame ideas?

Hi all,

I have been looking at frames to get for a build but I wanted some opinions to see what you all suggest. I have been leaning towards the Leader 721TR V2.5 frame but I have also seen this frame on eBay which looks like a rip off of the leader and it comes with a fork, headset, spacers, seat post and seat clamp. So let me know what you all think! Thanks!

Budget wise I was going for 250 range.

https://https://cgi.ebay.com/track-fix...#ht_1748wt_905
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Old 03-26-11 | 12:15 AM
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Sorry, I just bought that.
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Old 03-26-11 | 12:17 AM
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Proper link here:

https://cgi.ebay.com/track-fixed-gear...#ht_1748wt_905

I wouldn't get it, they're very heavy; boat anchors.
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Old 03-26-11 | 12:19 AM
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Proper link here:

https://cgi.ebay.com/track-fixed-gear...#ht_1748wt_905

I wouldn't get it, they're very heavy; boat anchors.
I have no idea why the link didn't work. Thanks for the input! Any idea of frames that might be a good choice?
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Old 03-26-11 | 12:26 AM
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i'd sell you just that frame for 80...i have one lying around
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Old 03-26-11 | 02:09 AM
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What's your prefer material?

If steel is yo thang, then Pake from Retrogression, IRO and Kilo would be perfect in your price range.

Stretch it a little more and you could get a Wabi.
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Old 03-26-11 | 08:32 AM
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What's your prefer material?

If steel is yo thang, then Pake from Retrogression, IRO and Kilo would be perfect in your price range.

Stretch it a little more and you could get a Wabi.
I've always ridden on steel so that's what I'm used to. I'm not sure how aluminum feels but I assume it's something you have to get used to.
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Old 03-26-11 | 09:01 AM
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I've always ridden on steel so that's what I'm used to. I'm not sure how aluminum feels but I assume it's something you have to get used to.
It is certainly a different feel, but if you want Al you need moar money.
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