If you want to, sure. Is there anything wrong with the FTP?

spacious aluminium frame on the ftp is kind of noisy. large resonance. plus i like the geometry of the LK. i have nothing like that. also new shiny new toy new....

This is true. How much did you cut down the seat mast (assuming it was 2009)?

welll quite alot, its a 58 and i have a boxers proportions. 6'2" with a 32" inseam. all torso. i debated throwing some insulation foam down there just to help with sound dampening.
i still like the bike quite alot. just want new hotness.
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=372856
basically just swap out these parts

That bike is hot.

What should I offer?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/4380090422.html

I have a feeling the seller won't take anything lower than $350

The seller in me hates getting low-balled, but $400 is crack-pipe territory for that frame so offer him something realistic like $250. Maybe $275 if you love the color and just have to have it.

I almost bought a complete rb1 for 400 dollars, I wouldn't pay more than 150 for the frame

Should I hit this sale while I'm in Austin this weekend?

Yes.

No.

No? If nothing else I'd like to see how they look in person.

Should I stick with the FSA Carbon Pro Team Issue Cranks that I already own, or purchase Campagnolo Carbon 10's? I'll be using just the arms since I'm going to get Fibre-Lyte Chainrings.

The FSA's I already have and the 3k weave matches the rest of the components and frame of the bike, but the rest of the bike uses C-Records and Cinelli gear and the record cranks would match the branding/country. They're around the same weight sans the rings, the FSA's use Isis drive (I know about the issues) and the C-records use square taper.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=374317

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwM1gxNj...TRLRD/$_57.JPG

Screw FSA cranks. Get the records!

Well, I did go and look but I did not bring one home. I may, however, still order one from Scrod after I get a friend to help me take some measurements to run through a fit calculator to determine sizing. I have 52cm (C-C) Cross Check and a 50cm (C-C) Fuji, which is a tad small. (which was labeled as 52cm, but I didn't realize that is C-T)

Should I try to track down a new saddle? My lower half went numb after about an hour yesterday, and I've noticed discomfort after a little bit before.

No clue where to start though.

Try adjusting the saddle first. By "lower half" exactly what part of your anatomy are you talking about ? If you are getting numb crotch, a saddle with a relief groove might help.

Like my belly button on down. I have a Specialized Romin, so I already have a cut out.

Well, this has never happened to me and IDK how a saddle could cause this problem.

yeah me neither. I'll experiment with angles and stuff and see if I get any improvement.

Should I remove the decals from the wheels?

http://fotos.rennrad-news.de/f/6t/q5...Bearbeitet.jpg

I would leave them on.

I would remove them.

I'd debadge just one wheel.

I would ask people on the internet.

I'd take 1 off of each wheel.

haha, you're awesome :thumb:
I'll do a mixture of all your suggestions.
Maybe removing every second letter or something :crash:

The Romin is really swoopy and you should definitely play around with the angle. For my anatomy I found that it worked best with the nose almost level with the rear flare:

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/cannondal...x10-5284_4.jpg

Should I spend $100 for a Kryptonite New York lock or get an Abus mini 140 for almost 1/2 that?