Gravity Attack Bikes
04-27-12 | 06:15 PM
#101
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Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Brownsville, TX
Bikes: Surly CC
I'd rather not buy the Fuji, because its the same bike as the crap already being discussed. I suggest if you're goal is to get a quality bike, start with a quality frame, fork and durable wheelset. Then when you add the $300 crank, $200 bottom bracket, $120 headset, etc. etc. etc. you're working with a solid platform. Consistently I see people with inferior frames and $2k in components.
You can polish a turd, but then you just got **** on your hands.
06-23-12 | 06:53 AM
#102
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Joined: May 2009
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I prefer steel for city riding. I ride both aluminum and steel bikes but prefer feel of steel. That's a preference. Some people will say the Kilo flexes and want something "really stiff" so its more "efficient". I think a little flex in a street bike is a good thing. The only place where I would not want any flex is a track bike for short races at the track.
I've had a few steel frames, one made from butted cromo, one made from 0.6 mm thick Super Vitus 980 tubing (It's on ebay now under Gitane Tricolore).
A stiff aluminum bike with a CF fork simply has a great feel.
Last edited by garage sale GT; 06-23-12 at 10:40 AM.
