Plus if you end up wanting to run a break you have the option.

Or if you want to run a brake.

@NcA13...a proper leggenda requires italian parts
no sram, no enve, no american classic, no nitto...
don't eff up a splendido frame ;)

Needs some of this:

http://www.businesscycles.com/graphics/recpista02.jpg

should I save to buy fancy track bike for velodrome/road riding or but reasonable complete bike?

If you already have a perfectly fine FG/ road bike, I would save for fancy.

i only jsut found out about these things, i had no idea they existed
couldnt find any pics of any non-tandems with them on either so i wasnt sure about it

im just worried im gonna want to grab a brake that isnt there, doubt id ever put any on

Agreed, but not quite... Pelizzoli's site shows the frame with Omnuims! I figure in this homologous world that we live in, as long as the components (mostly) are made by small companies, creating the best possible products, that it would be comparable.

@Leukybear Not just yet, had to send it to the shop for some minor repairs & inspection. It's been sitting in my driveway for the past 6 months untouched!

Should I use my Kazane or GTB for track? The other will be road.

Truth. I decided to save my pennies for a custom spooky/wound up with aver hubs

Thinking about relacing to change up the commute

http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_...cityA23-wm.jpg
A23's

OR

http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_...etype-2-wm.jpg
Archetype's

?

The Ambrosio style lettering on the Archetype is winning me over...

I like my fixed gear A23's enough that I think I'm going to build a set for my road bike as well.

should i spend $32 more to get the color road shoe i want?
at that price its still $15 cheaper than i anticipated spending

http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Moto...-Red?$NewPDP2$
vs
http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Moto...View?$NewPDP2$

archetypes are friggin sexy

Get the color you want. Clipless shoes tend to last awhile and you don't want to be stuck with a color that you compromised to.

Which is the color you want?

yeah my bike has no red or white on it (i dont count the tubing decal), and i dont want to hate them just for the color


silver/black to match:

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/722-ts-6687_9.jpg

I was thinking of getting a new frame, but I'm not sure about frame value or what constitutes a good price.

Are either of these good deals?

http://shop.loosenutscycles.com/prod...rack-bike-55cm

http://shop.loosenutscycles.com/product/losa-road

Well the second one is a road frame, and it has an Italian BB.

Yeah, I don't mind that. I could build it up as a fixed just fine.

I'm just wondering if the prices are good for what those frames are. I don't have a good feel for vintage frame value. I'd like something that holds value in case I decide to sell it down the line.

I'm a bit torn between componentry. Should I sacrifice weight savings for looks?

depends, what are the options?

and how much weight?

Something italian vs something american.

81 grams between the two.

what part? 81g on a stem is bonkers, 81g difference on a crankset is meh.

seatpost

I'd go for looks then.

Should I buy this bike??? (First road bike) http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/3237014632.html

I'd offer 80 for it and if he went to 90-100 if I had the money I would buy

Should I reinstall the stock fork on my cdale track? I have a wound up on it at the moment but I think it takes away from the character of the bike.

yes