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Nagrom_ 04-10-14 02:56 PM

What should I offer?

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

Leukybear 04-10-14 03:21 PM


Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 16659800)

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

thermalattorney 04-10-14 03:58 PM


Originally Posted by Leukybear (Post 16659854)
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.

FakeFuji 04-10-14 05:51 PM

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

JeremyLC 04-11-14 07:48 AM

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

JamesCraps 04-11-14 08:18 AM

Yes.

TejanoTrackie 04-11-14 08:44 AM


Originally Posted by JeremyLC (Post 16661535)
Should I hit this sale while I'm in Austin this weekend?

No.

JeremyLC 04-11-14 08:46 AM


Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie (Post 16661734)
No.

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

GhostSS 04-12-14 04:11 PM

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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

TMonk 04-12-14 04:34 PM

Screw FSA cranks. Get the records!

JeremyLC 04-13-14 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie (Post 16661734)
No.

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)

Muffin Man 04-13-14 09:33 PM

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.

TejanoTrackie 04-13-14 09:40 PM


Originally Posted by Muffin Man (Post 16668388)
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.

Muffin Man 04-13-14 09:44 PM


Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie (Post 16668399)
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.

TejanoTrackie 04-13-14 09:59 PM


Originally Posted by Muffin Man (Post 16668410)
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.

Muffin Man 04-13-14 10:01 PM


Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie (Post 16668435)
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.

Fyxd 04-14-14 02:07 AM

Should I remove the decals from the wheels?

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

GhostSS 04-14-14 02:19 AM

I would leave them on.

TejanoTrackie 04-14-14 06:55 AM

I would remove them.

Nagrom_ 04-14-14 07:14 AM

I'd debadge just one wheel.

kitteh 04-14-14 07:18 AM

I would ask people on the internet.

bmontgomery87 04-14-14 07:37 AM

I'd take 1 off of each wheel.

Fyxd 04-14-14 09:34 AM

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

thermalattorney 04-14-14 10:09 AM


Originally Posted by Muffin Man (Post 16668441)
yeah me neither. I'll experiment with angles and stuff and see if I get any improvement.

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

Pliny the Elder 04-15-14 02:07 PM

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


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