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09-19-11 | 05:59 PM

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avner

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My 725 was really stiff. I think probably a bit stiffer then the T1 i'm riding now. but I've got to say the T1 is much more comfortable. Like, significantly.

09-19-11 | 10:44 PM

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max5480

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dooood, that is just my size (I think). I'll call them up.

Re: Fixed gear. I've had numerous road bikes, from the Klein to Trek Madone 5.5 with full Dura Ace 7900. Gears just don't do it for me. Like many here, I just like the simplicity and challenge of SS/fixed. My mountain bikes are all SS (not fixed) as well. But I don't race, either. If I were to seriously get into racing, I'll buy another gearie. But I can't imagine that happening anytime soon. I'm hoping that Draper Velodrome will happen sometime this decade. Not holding my breath, though.

ditto everything you say. if you do get that vigorelli, or even if you don't, we should ride together. Do you know about Salt Cycle? hit em up. it's mostly the alleycat/ critical mass scene, but now they're starting a team to do some races... goood ****

09-20-11 | 12:31 AM

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nicoth

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Low bikes in SF looks interesting. I'll most likely never have the money for one, but they are supposed to be good, inspired by early 90's Cannondale track frames.

https://lowbicycles.com

09-20-11 | 05:54 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by avner

My 725 was really stiff. I think probably a bit stiffer then the T1 i'm riding now. but I've got to say the T1 is much more comfortable. Like, significantly.

Positive things arise from buying the right size frame.

09-20-11 | 06:58 AM

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inspired by early 90's Cannondale track frames.

lol

09-20-11 | 07:03 AM

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Why, because they're aluminum?

09-20-11 | 07:22 AM

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the resemblance is there.

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09-20-11 | 08:13 AM

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I guess I can see it. If they didn't have a forward-sloping top tube, I may be a little more interested.

09-20-11 | 08:36 AM

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yes, the forward sloping top tube is dumb.

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09-20-11 | 08:59 AM

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the resemblance is there.

I just think the LOW looks a hell of a lot more like a Mash than a Cannondale. Of course, people would rather say "inspired by the Cannondale" because they are so "cool" right now.

Now the Leggenda. That's inspired by the Cannondale track.

09-20-11 | 04:36 PM

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I bought a black NOS Bianchi Pista Concept for a price I couldn't turn down. I am excited to build it up. I did contact Bianchi and the new Super Pista fork will work with this frame and is drilled for a brake. (current fork does not).

Thanks everyone for the help.

09-20-11 | 04:47 PM

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Now the Leggenda. That's inspired by the Cannondale track.

Hmmm...I don't see it:

09-20-11 | 04:49 PM

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yott

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla

I guess I can see it. If they didn't have a forward-sloping top tube, I may be a little more interested.

they make a non-pursuitish track frame as well.

09-20-11 | 04:56 PM

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I know they used to. Those frames aren't listed anywhere on their site now.

09-20-11 | 04:58 PM

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Man, this thread has turned into a bike porn thread...
which i don't mind atall
speaking of which, phsycle, you gotta post some pics asap man! NOS sounds sweet, where did you find it?

09-20-11 | 05:03 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla

I know they used to. Those frames aren't listed anywhere on their site now.

it's still listed on the order form. hopefully they do still make the track frame, i'm looking at that as a possible next frame.

09-21-11 | 07:47 AM

#42

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Ahhh, I see now. That's a nice frame. Those overdone, oversized logos are indeed a turnoff though.

09-21-11 | 09:37 AM

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It's an option to get no decals. Probably have to pay extra though.

I can no longer predict BFSSFG. I thought everyone in here would rail on the LOW...especially Scrod.

09-21-11 | 09:44 AM

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Why? The welds look ugly in a lot of the LOW's that I've seen. They don't seem too bad in the pictures up above.

09-21-11 | 09:45 AM

#45

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It's an option to get no decals. Probably have to pay extra though.

I can no longer predict BFSSFG. I thought everyone in here would rail on the LOW...especially Scrod.

I like to keep you all your toes. It makes sucker-punching you in the nuts that much easier.