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Scrodzilla 09-08-12 06:55 AM


Originally Posted by eyeomegasquared (Post 14704687)
I've been looking at this bike: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=150891434587

It's clearly worth the $400 it's up to now, but what's the most one should reasonably pay for it?

Why did you post this here and not in the 'craigslist/ebay' thread?

eyeomegasquared 09-08-12 07:03 AM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14705450)
Why did you post this here and not in the 'craigslist/ebay' thread?

Seemed like it fit under the "should I get it" category. Wasn't aware there was a craigslist/ebay thread. Are there actually people here that have every thread on the board memorized?

Scrodzilla 09-08-12 07:20 AM

Dude, it's ALWAYS on the first page and gets posted in very regularly.

eyeomegasquared 09-08-12 07:58 AM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14705491)
Dude, it's ALWAYS on the first page and gets posted in very regularly.

Ah. Never saw it.

Choosing a forum thread kind of reminds me of those intelligence test questions where they ask you which of the four answers fits "best"...and really they all fit, but one supposedly fits better than the others. I guess I failed the test. :(

NateRod 09-08-12 08:19 AM

I'd give him a pass and say that, since he is asking whether he should bid or not, it's valid for this thread.

Also, FYI that's the green bareknuckle I'm being offered locally lol. I'm interested in it mostly for the frame, cranks, other contact points. All that matchy blue stuff would go away.

Scrodzilla 09-08-12 10:41 AM

Should I buy this for 300 bucks?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ofesional1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ofesional2.jpg

striknein 09-08-12 10:44 AM

Goddamn that's sharp.

eyeomegasquared 09-08-12 10:50 AM

It looks like it's worth 300 bucks. Very sweet. But then I know very little about frame value.

striknein 09-08-12 11:14 AM

I could see a gorgeous vintage build come from that. Maybe go vintage campy or modern retro?

IthaDan 09-08-12 11:22 AM

I was just looking at that ad. Weeeird.

do it.

Scrodzilla 09-08-12 11:28 AM


Originally Posted by striknein (Post 14706045)
I could see a gorgeous vintage build come from that. Maybe go vintage campy or modern retro?

I probably wouldn't go full-on vintage Campy. It seems like a cool old frame that I wouldn't have to be afraid of riding.

Leukybear 09-08-12 11:30 AM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14706080)
I probably wouldn't go full-on vintage Campy. It seems like a cool old frame that I wouldn't have to be afraid of riding.

You can always have it around as shop candy ;)

jdgesus 09-08-12 11:59 AM

townie build

tewms 09-11-12 03:09 PM

Goldsprint Track, also available in full black or full white.


http://shop.goldsprint.de/images/pro...14b03c1f_b.jpg
specs in German

€379 / $487

Scrodzilla 09-11-12 03:26 PM

What about it?

Should you buy it? Should you throw it off a bridge? Should you eat it?

tewms 09-11-12 03:58 PM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14718611)
What about it?

I thought the topic of this thread would allow me to make that post. How would you like me to reformulate?

Scrodzilla 09-11-12 04:13 PM

What are you even talking about? Your post says nothing. Are you asking if you should buy that frame or posting it just for the hell of it?

Nagrom_ 09-11-12 04:14 PM


Originally Posted by tewms (Post 14718762)
I thought the topic of this thread would allow me to make that post. How would you like me to reformulate?

"Should I......?"


fill in the "........."

tewms 09-11-12 04:16 PM

I thought "Should I....." and then listing a price for a frame would be quite obvious but nevermind, I'll go ask someplace with a higher IQ average.

Scrodzilla 09-11-12 04:17 PM

Yes, do that.

We're idiots because you don't know how to ask a question.

ben4345 09-11-12 05:33 PM

Should I get pedal straps for my single speed?

IthaDan 09-11-12 06:31 PM

Not SS and definitely not FG: related to the Merckx.

Local shop owner agreed to a straight swap for the components off the 1996 diamondback podium 2.0 he's had hanging in his storage barn for the last 15 years (link to the bike) it follows the bikepedia page with nearly full mirage and zonda wheels except that it has a veloce FD.

I know mirage is relatively middle of the road, but this is a great trade, right? The zondas alone are worth something, right? How do campy freehub bodies work? Can I put a 9speed cassette on the zondas and can I convert the ergos to 9speed?

Nagrom_ 09-11-12 06:39 PM

I'd keep the Merckx hands down.

striknein 09-11-12 06:40 PM

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IthaDan 09-11-12 06:48 PM


Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 14719372)
I'd keep the Merckx hands down.

Nonononono, just the components. This would put campy on the Merckx frame.


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