IRO Mark V build up
05-02-11 | 08:07 AM
#26
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: East coast
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac Expert, Cannondale R700, Specialized Langster, Iron Horse Hollowpoint Team, Schwinn Homegrown
05-02-11 | 08:24 AM
#27
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Joined: May 2010
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From: Memphis, TN
Bikes: 1982 Trek 613, 1988 Panasonic MC 2500, 1981 Schwinn Super Sport, 1975 Raleigh Super Course MKII, 1985 Miyata 210
I can contribute with a little bit of experience here. I, mistakenly, just finished a build on a similar budget to you yourself. It was an extreme waste of time and money. I love riding my bike, but it was a money hole. You will not believe how much it costs to build with all the parts you really want. I spent significantly more on building up a conversion than I did on my complete Windsor Clockwork. It also took me ~4-5 months to do it on my budget. In that amount of time and with the amount of money I spent, I could have easily gotten a complete that was in-line with what I wanted to do with the bike.
TLDR;
Don't build, save money, and buy a complete that suits your needs.
TLDR;
Don't build, save money, and buy a complete that suits your needs.
05-02-11 | 08:24 AM
#28
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
05-02-11 | 08:26 AM
#29
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
It may not happen often but I like it when TT and I agree. 
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