The "Should I..." Thread
#3501
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
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From: San Jose, CA
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Usually in the "should i" thread, you give us some options. We don't just blurt out random junk.
That being said.. you should get some wheels and a chain probably.
That being said.. you should get some wheels and a chain probably.
#3502
you should stop posting pics of it until its done.
#3503
Your cog is slipping.



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And this:
#3504
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Buy another steel bike or get aluminum?
I have a crmo geared Surly Cross check as my main commuting workhorse bike. I have a cheap hi ten fixie that I want to replace/upgrade. I have been thinking about getting a Kilo or something similar with a better light weight crmo frame but recently I have been thinking about getting aluminum to mix it up such as SST from BD or maybe build up a Leader or something similar. This would be more for fun rides and training rides with some of my road/tri buddies for a work out. Probably will never see the track regularly.
I have a crmo geared Surly Cross check as my main commuting workhorse bike. I have a cheap hi ten fixie that I want to replace/upgrade. I have been thinking about getting a Kilo or something similar with a better light weight crmo frame but recently I have been thinking about getting aluminum to mix it up such as SST from BD or maybe build up a Leader or something similar. This would be more for fun rides and training rides with some of my road/tri buddies for a work out. Probably will never see the track regularly.
#3505
Veteran Racer


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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
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Buy another steel bike or get aluminum?
I have a crmo geared Surly Cross check as my main commuting workhorse bike. I have a cheap hi ten fixie that I want to replace/upgrade. I have been thinking about getting a Kilo or something similar with a better light weight crmo frame but recently I have been thinking about getting aluminum to mix it up such as SST from BD or maybe build up a Leader or something similar. This would be more for fun rides and training rides with some of my road/tri buddies for a work out. Probably will never see the track regularly.
I have a crmo geared Surly Cross check as my main commuting workhorse bike. I have a cheap hi ten fixie that I want to replace/upgrade. I have been thinking about getting a Kilo or something similar with a better light weight crmo frame but recently I have been thinking about getting aluminum to mix it up such as SST from BD or maybe build up a Leader or something similar. This would be more for fun rides and training rides with some of my road/tri buddies for a work out. Probably will never see the track regularly.
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#3507
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#3509
ive been trying to "finish" my 722 for a while now so i could sell my scrambler as a complete bike and all i need is a saddle and cranks
should i just sell them both to fund my road bike? i dont think im feelin the whole ssfg thing anymore
should i just sell them both to fund my road bike? i dont think im feelin the whole ssfg thing anymore
#3510
THE STUFFED


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#3511
merckx corsa with new alloy athena, 28h white t11 hubs/lasers/tb14s
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#3512
THE STUFFED


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Would ride. 
If you like the fixed bikes you have built right now at the moment, I wouldn't sell them so quickly as if worse comes to worse you might not like new built roadie as much and wished you haven't sold said bikes.

If you like the fixed bikes you have built right now at the moment, I wouldn't sell them so quickly as if worse comes to worse you might not like new built roadie as much and wished you haven't sold said bikes.
#3514
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this will be my first bike, that being said..
should I build one or buy one complete? Budget is ~1000, was thinking of putting together a leader 725, used bianchi super pista, or used cinelli mash. Or i can just buy a kilo tt or an eighthinch scrambler complete
should I build one or buy one complete? Budget is ~1000, was thinking of putting together a leader 725, used bianchi super pista, or used cinelli mash. Or i can just buy a kilo tt or an eighthinch scrambler complete
#3518
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From: SoCal
#3519
Well, if lyou do plan to build up your bike fromscratch, you should find a price and then times it by 1.5 because thats whats gonna happen.
#3520
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Should I:
Mountain bike or Cyclocross bike for fall/winter?
There's more CX races but I already have 3 drop bar bikes and it seems like an MTB would be something different. Especially on the race courses we have around here.
Mountain bike or Cyclocross bike for fall/winter?
There's more CX races but I already have 3 drop bar bikes and it seems like an MTB would be something different. Especially on the race courses we have around here.
#3522
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#3523
THE STUFFED


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