Leader 725tr fixie build
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Last week I was curious as to how much my TET would have costed if I had bought everything new. I ended up with similar figures and was very, very surprised.
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Your cog is slipping.
The Track Pro is a decent bike but as far as using it as an every day street bike goes, the frame is no way near as durable as as 725.
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Yeah that's definitely a plus for the 725. I live in NYC too, gotta worry about all those clumsy lugs smacking my frame with their ulocks.
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Definitely sticking with the 725. If I'm not mistaken I think Leader has a lifetime warranty on their frames as well.
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sorry, hadn't realized the leader was steel, they make a nice frame for sure, just pointing out another option
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I love that LBS that you go to and recommend everyone go there. With that being said, you pay what you get for. If you get it through that LBS at least you know you'll be getting the best bike possible. Obviously it'll be way cheaper if you did it yourself (I built my computer and saved 500 dollars doing so) but it's a risk you have to wonder if you're willing to take it. I recently went to that same LBS to inquire about custom wheels and yeah they are expensive but they are gonna build those custom wheels for you with the best parts around. At the moment I'm wondering if I should get custom wheels as my rear wheel bombed from a Flatbush pothole but Velomine has them for way cheaper. If I were in your position (which I kind of am as I am planning to save cash for the 725) I'd totally neglect the carbon fork and custom wheels and you'd save a ****load more.
If there's one thing that's certain from my experience with that LBS is that they will NOT rip you off. They didn't win an award from New Yorker for nothin. Check my review of them under my name here on Yelp for a better idea on my experiences with them.
I'd bring up your concerns with them as they actually are real down to earth. You'd be surprised at how honest they are.
If there's one thing that's certain from my experience with that LBS is that they will NOT rip you off. They didn't win an award from New Yorker for nothin. Check my review of them under my name here on Yelp for a better idea on my experiences with them.
I'd bring up your concerns with them as they actually are real down to earth. You'd be surprised at how honest they are.
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I personally don't think aluminum makes as good a good locking-up-every-day bike as steel does, but that's a whole other can of worms. My beliefs also don't change the fact that aero tubed aluminum bikes are awesome and I want one.
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I love that LBS that you go to and recommend everyone go there. With that being said, you pay what you get for. If you get it through that LBS at least you know you'll be getting the best bike possible. Obviously it'll be way cheaper if you did it yourself (I built my computer and saved 500 dollars doing so) but it's a risk you have to wonder if you're willing to take it. I recently went to that same LBS to inquire about custom wheels and yeah they are expensive but they are gonna build those custom wheels for you with the best parts around. At the moment I'm wondering if I should get custom wheels as my rear wheel bombed from a Flatbush pothole but Velomine has them for way cheaper. If I were in your position (which I kind of am as I am planning to save cash for the 725) I'd totally neglect the carbon fork and custom wheels and you'd save a ****load more.
If there's one thing that's certain from my experience with that LBS is that they will NOT rip you off. They didn't win an award from New Yorker for nothin. Check my review of them under my name here on Yelp for a better idea on my experiences with them.
I'd bring up your concerns with them as they actually are real down to earth. You'd be surprised at how honest they are.
If there's one thing that's certain from my experience with that LBS is that they will NOT rip you off. They didn't win an award from New Yorker for nothin. Check my review of them under my name here on Yelp for a better idea on my experiences with them.
I'd bring up your concerns with them as they actually are real down to earth. You'd be surprised at how honest they are.
As far as the carbon fork is concerned do you think it is necessary to dampen the harshness of the aluminum ride? I've only tested out a friends AL bike and he has a carbon fork, so I have no real comparison. I mentioned it earlier, does anyone have experience with those inexpensive bikeisland carbon forks?
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Your cog is slipping.
Check out Nashbar for forks too:
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Catalog...rm=carbon+fork
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...from the others reactions they seem to think that paying over $1000 for a build is too much. What do you think, is $1300 too much to pay for a new fixie? I don't see how else I can get everything the way I want it with the aero styling, carbon fork etc. for any cheaper.
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WJ
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Just FYI: I did a quick tally of the monies I've spent on my Leader, and it turned out to be $825. That is with a $250 frame+fork combo off eBay
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You obviously save a considerable amount of money when you are looking for used parts, good deals, have a good local co-op, or are just really patient. It looks like the OP priced up his build with new parts from mostly online retail stores.
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Your cog is slipping.
Considering how much money some people put into upgrading their BD bikes, what the OP is proposing isn't so outlandish.
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There are many different ways to go about building a bike; new, used, buying complete, buying a parts bike, getting free stuff... Some bikes turn out great, while others don't turn out as nice as one hopes. It can be a very expensive hobby, and if I could reflect back on what I've spent, I really would have done things a lot differently.
You never mentioned if this is your first bike or not... If it is, I would highly suggest buying a complete, so you don't end up buying a component you wish you didn't (too long of a stem, to uncomfortable of a seat, not enough adjustments in the seatpost) . . . But if this is another bike added to the fleet and you know what you want, I say go for it and take lots of photos!
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yeah the moto team track frame/bike is a great thing. i think that is what the one that is like the fuji is called
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I'm still debating on the wheels, getting online will save me a good amount of money but will I really be happy in the long run with a possibly lower quality set of wheels.
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True! Yes I already have a steel fixie that I've been riding around on for about a year and a half which will remain as my bad weather beater. Spring has me craving a new ride!
I'm still debating on the wheels, getting online will save me a good amount of money but will I really be happy in the long run with a possibly lower quality set of wheels.
I'm still debating on the wheels, getting online will save me a good amount of money but will I really be happy in the long run with a possibly lower quality set of wheels.
The only reason I feel to build up a wheelset is if you A) find a great deal on the components B) want to lace up something that you can't just buy off the shelf or C) you want to build something lightweight without spending the money on a pre-built wheel. . . . At least those are my 3 main reasons.
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to answer your question: Yes. You will be happy.
The only reason I feel to build up a wheelset is if you A) find a great deal on the components B) want to lace up something that you can't just buy off the shelf or C) you want to build something lightweight without spending the money on a pre-built wheel. . . . At least those are my 3 main reasons.
The only reason I feel to build up a wheelset is if you A) find a great deal on the components B) want to lace up something that you can't just buy off the shelf or C) you want to build something lightweight without spending the money on a pre-built wheel. . . . At least those are my 3 main reasons.
By the way I called my LBS, 718Cyclery to tell them I was having some second thoughts and they were nothing but awesome. Told me he wouldn't be hurt If I bought all the part I needed online to save money and would be happy to give his opinion on my choices if I sent links. If your in Brooklyn I'd highly suggest these guys.
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I rode my 725tr with the aluminum fork that came with it on 42mm deep rims for 2 years. personally i liked how stiff it all was and didn't think it was too harsh. I just recently changed the fork out to a used carbon Alpha Q fork I bought off ebay for $80 a while back. The difference is noticeable, although minimal.
If the new frame comes with a fork, just ride that one. If you decide you want to upgrade after a few months, then you can do so. I think too often people buy new parts without reason, like getting a pair of weinman rims to replace the stock rims on a BD bike. That isn't an upgrade at all and still cost $130
If the new frame comes with a fork, just ride that one. If you decide you want to upgrade after a few months, then you can do so. I think too often people buy new parts without reason, like getting a pair of weinman rims to replace the stock rims on a BD bike. That isn't an upgrade at all and still cost $130
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By compromise do you mean the All City crankset is a compromise, or are you looking for a cheaper set? I was going to suggest Omniums @ $165 shipped w/ BB from BikeIsland, but that might be more than you want to pay.