thinking about building up an all city nature boy

should I get the plain jane "612" frame or shell out the extra $ for the reynolds 853 version?

Just get shorter chainring bolts and go with one of the 2 chainrings from the Biopace setup (should be a 54/39 dealio) I converted my centrion to a 1x6 setup for commuting and its been perfect. Just ran the 39 chainring and chucked the front derailur/shifter -- just recently bumped the 39 up to a 42 to help get a little more range out of my setup..

It's 42/52. I would use them but I want to do it with no RD/tensioner so I can throw on a track wheel if I want, and Biopace on anything without some kind of tensioner gives me anxiety. It's a pretty negligible expense.

;)

http://www.40thaveinstitute.org/images/bioPace-b.jpg

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/auteurs_prod...jpg?1331930015

you don't need a tensioner with a biopace if your chain line is decentand you keep an eye on tension once a while

Yeah, I know. I'm still buying a new chainring.

Gold housing and hydro lines?

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/1996-gt-rts-3-22084_2.jpg

Yes. Oh god this is gonna be nice.

EDIT: Is that seat severely bent or is just the angle of the pic?

Im gonna have to go with bent seat. It looks wonky

You guys've never seen a Thomson setback?

http://i.imgur.com/GCpnixW.jpg

They're talking about the saddle, not the seatpost.

seat =/= seatpost

Your eyes be playin' tricks on you.

Well it's all straight, haha.

You're not.

Saddlepost.

bum stick

Don't make me come down there.

So should I get a pilot/flite 100 in 57? My pake was 57 and I can a 100mm stem

This was it
pake rum runner - Pedal Room

GPSP


Glute Platform Support Pillar.

So today I removed all the remaining parts from the Vilano that I had not already transferred to the Motobecane Messenger whose parts I had transferred to the Leader Cretin. So now I'm just left with a bare frame and fork, which are pretty much worthless and I'll never build up again. Should I just throw it out with the next trash pickup or can you think of any practical use for it ?

Turn it into a light.

http://img0.etsystatic.com/031/0/887...08428_jqsr.jpg

I would think throwing it away will be strangely satisfying.

Wind chimes

I'd put the parts back on before you did anything with it.

Should I go with the recently restocked On One Pompino, or pre-order the Mash work frameset?
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=439077
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=439079
Pompino is cheaper, in stock, known/reviewed frame. Mash is pricier, prettier, but Mash can't even list a proper geo chart for the thing, which means I'm guessing a 57 will fit, also won't ship till end of April.

Bike will be my do everything bike, allowing me use use my Pre Cursa solely on track.

i like the pomp, i still wish i bought one, its very versatile as far as tire sizes and brazeons

unless you need the street cred id go with that over the mash

I have a state bicycle undefeated. I got it used off ebay and i was sent one that had way more cosmetic damage than pictured. I was compensated (state has great customer service) but the blemishes are getting on my nerves. This is my main track racing/ road riding bike. I have 3 options: get the 2015 undefeated frameset, get a bianchi pista, or get a cinelli vigorelli? any input? as much as i love state, I kinda want to step up to the big boy bikes (and yes, I realize that you are paying for a brand name as well). I know the pista vs cinelli debate has been posted so many times so i decided to post in here. thanks

^^^ You are not stepping up with the Vigorelli or Pista. The Undefeated is better than both, especially the Pista. If you like the Undefeated, I'd just get another one.