The "Should I..." Thread
#1952
THE STUFFED


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From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8
#1953
#1954
Two reasons. One, it's a lot harder to sell a frame and wheelset than it is to sell a complete bike. Two, the last ride I put on it I did some climbing, and realized I chose some pretty bad gearing. Standard crank and 11-23 aren't very fun to do any kind of real climbing on. Going with compact and 12-28 this time around.
#1955
The bay area bike market is pretty lively.
#1958
:)
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
#1959
im diggin my 32h 2x set i have happening now, dont think ill ever get anything more than that except maybe if i get into mtb
was gonna put those 48h 4x boat anchors on my beater but decided that i could never ride anything that insane again
was gonna put those 48h 4x boat anchors on my beater but decided that i could never ride anything that insane again
#1960
My email was blowin up the first night, its died down a little, but im still getting interest.
#1961
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
Two reasons. One, it's a lot harder to sell a frame and wheelset than it is to sell a complete bike. Two, the last ride I put on it I did some climbing, and realized I chose some pretty bad gearing. Standard crank and 11-23 aren't very fun to do any kind of real climbing on. Going with compact and 12-28 this time around.
alot of the hills were over 15% and by the end i was just angry.
had to stand out of the saddle for every climb
ordered a new cassette the next day
#1962
Awesome picture btw.
#1964
Senior Member
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From: las vegas
Bikes: purty blue undefeated II 57cm
#1965
Your cog is slipping.



Joined: May 2009
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
#1966
Goes to 11.

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From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
#1969
Whats wrong with your current fork?
#1973
Seeing this GTB is what gave me the idea. I have the cash but I could buy a cheap fork and finish the build faster. So my decision is basically, buy awesome wound up and wait longer to ride it or buy cheaper fork and ride sooner.
After my experience the other day I can't imagine how that would feel when you're tired and need a bailout gear.
After my experience the other day I can't imagine how that would feel when you're tired and need a bailout gear.
#1974
THE STUFFED


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From: San Francisco, CA
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