The "Should I..." Thread
07-12-12 | 07:53 AM
#1505
Cat Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Plymouth, MI
Bikes: All City Nature Boy
07-12-12 | 10:57 AM
#1509
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
wanteeee
07-21-12 | 05:21 PM
#1517
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, NYC
Bikes: Gary Fisher Wahoo
Still indecisive about this big buy for me right now. Should I get a Mercier kilo TT, Dawes stt al, or motobecane fantom UNO for my first Fixie that will primarily be used in NYC for recreation and fitness over the next year.
I get tons of recommendations for the kilo TT but I don't understand what makes it better. I looked at the cheaper bikes on BD but they don't include front brakes which when added brings the cost close to the $400 bikes. Going to pull the trigger on the purchase tonight.
I get tons of recommendations for the kilo TT but I don't understand what makes it better. I looked at the cheaper bikes on BD but they don't include front brakes which when added brings the cost close to the $400 bikes. Going to pull the trigger on the purchase tonight.
07-21-12 | 07:33 PM
#1518
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 83
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From: Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, NYC
Bikes: Gary Fisher Wahoo
Still indecisive about this big buy for me right now. Should I get a Mercier kilo TT, Dawes stt al, or motobecane fantom UNO for my first Fixie that will primarily be used in NYC for recreation and fitness over the next year.
I get tons of recommendations for the kilo TT but I don't understand what makes it better. I looked at the cheaper bikes on BD but they don't include front brakes which when added brings the cost close to the $400 bikes. Going to pull the trigger on the purchase tonight.
I get tons of recommendations for the kilo TT but I don't understand what makes it better. I looked at the cheaper bikes on BD but they don't include front brakes which when added brings the cost close to the $400 bikes. Going to pull the trigger on the purchase tonight.
07-23-12 | 05:27 PM
#1520
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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Ithaca, NY
Bikes: Click on the #YOLO
Should I buy a breeding pair of ironmans? It's a ton of driving, but his and hers? Pretty sure I can talk Russ down below $200.
https://rochester.craigslist.org/bik/3141565399.html
https://elmira.craigslist.org/bik/3121607871.html
https://rochester.craigslist.org/bik/3141565399.html
https://elmira.craigslist.org/bik/3121607871.html
07-23-12 | 05:42 PM
#1521
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i smell bacon
Joined: Mar 2010
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Bikes: Geekhouse Deerfield, GT Edge Ti, Spooky Skeletor, TET Track, Ritchey P-650b, Bridgestone MB-3
07-23-12 | 08:37 PM
#1522
Thugnasty
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: San Jose
Should I buy a breeding pair of ironmans? It's a ton of driving, but his and hers? Pretty sure I can talk Russ down below $200.
https://rochester.craigslist.org/bik/3141565399.html
https://elmira.craigslist.org/bik/3121607871.html
https://rochester.craigslist.org/bik/3141565399.html
https://elmira.craigslist.org/bik/3121607871.html
whole bike weighs less than 8 lbs
07-24-12 | 02:08 AM
#1523
Ths Hipstr Kills Masheenz
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,542
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From: seattle
Bikes: tirove
i really want the cinelli mash topo tape on about three of my bikes. but so spensive.
should i scrap the idea of a 1" threaded track bike if i can't get my friend's chrome pista?
i'm leaning toward yes and just saving for a militis3.
should i scrap the idea of a 1" threaded track bike if i can't get my friend's chrome pista?
i'm leaning toward yes and just saving for a militis3.
07-24-12 | 06:14 AM
#1525
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From: Ithaca, NY
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Lessons? Pfft. Already have the tools, just gotta get the tubes. Been restoring a desoto and making artsy grazed/welded stuff for renn faires all summer. The frame's happening too.