Originally Posted by Invictus35 (Post 13898569)

So I'm going to somehow remember to reply to everything that's been said so far.

1) When I said I've ridden on and off before that means more than what you think it means. Prior to having my own road bike, I road my xc coaches specialized carbon fiber (i dont remember what model it was) for about 6 months before I gave it back. I started my riding with that bike by climbing hills with my friends who had been biking for a long time, and at the end of the first week a well known mountain called Mt. Diablo. Look it up for those that don't know it. I even pulled a SF to Woodside and back ride after only 3 weeks of riding.

2) For those arguing against being able to find cheap bikes, you are all completely ignorant and far too lazy to realize how blind you are. I posted an ad on craigslist seeking a road bike for my own. A nice lady did in fact reply to me and gave me my current bike for free though my ad was willing to pay up to 150$ for a bike. Albeit it is a vintage Specialized Sirrus (google it it's black and red) and a tad bit too big, I only need to swap the stem with a shorter one and it'll ride well and fit me, it's a 54cm. It even came with SPD pedals. Thank you very much!

3) For the guy who tried to ever so much point out my stupidity when it comes to bikes I thank you for obviously making me seem like a fool. I was blanking out on the word "RIM". That does not make me stupid nor prove that I have a lack of knowledge about bikes. I thank you again.

4) Just because I said my father has tools doesn't mean I'm stupid and don't know how to use them. I know how to use all of them. When I was in 7th grade I stripped an old BMX bike down, repainted it myself with a spray can, then rebuilt the whole bike. On my road bike now, I regularly true my own wheels, change my tires, adjust my derailleurs, and more. I may not be some absolute genius or know every single F'ing term for every god damn part or tool but I know it generally works and how to fix ****. So again I thank you.

5) For everyone pointing out that conversions become more expensive than complete bikes, I disagree. I've been doing a lot of googling and craigslisting, and I've found that many people post parts on CL for almost half price. I can get carbon fiber handlebars for 15$. I've seen it before. A lot of people just don't give a ****, so they sell their stuff for hella cheap.

6) the guy selling the Bianchi Piaggio was willing to give it to me for 35$. Sure it's a pos but where else do you get complete vintage bikes for 35$ besides the scrap yard?

If I missed something let me know. I'll comment on it.

And for those that have been nice enough to offer advice without seeming like stuck up jerks or know it alls I thank you.

PS

7) ah yes why did I come here? I didn't come here to ask you to tell me how to swap the cog or hub or w/e technicality there is. I came to see what people thought, and apparently that's not much since everything is lopsided.

Originally Posted by carleton (Post 13898856)

With expectations this big, what could go wrong?!



OK. So, why don't you prove us all wrong and note your timeline and price that you pay for every part and show us the final build and price tag?

Dude, we've been your your HIGHLY OPTIMISTIC position before.

Oh, and since we are all jerks, but HELPFUL jerks, I'll go ahead and point out your first two mistakes:


1) It's got semi-vertical dropouts.
2) It's too big for you.

I would really like for you to prove me wrong. If you do, I'll pay you the same payout I offer Retro Grouch...and you don't even have to wager. All you have to do is post your prices and final build. Deal?


EDIT: I found the wrong Sirrus. I think you have an older one with quill stem, right?

Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 13899002)

I don't think it's a lack of education; he might have be in grad school, who knows? I think he's just hard headed, knows what he wants, wanted to hear from others what he wanted, and didn't hear it

Originally Posted by carleton (Post 13898826)

You do know how the US Postal Service works, right? It's been around for almost 250 years. They send a guy to your house 6 days a week.

So, what do you say? Are you willing to put your money where your mouth is, or are you just woofing?

Originally Posted by Invictus35 (Post 13898569)

3) For the guy who tried to ever so much point out my stupidity when it comes to bikes I thank you for obviously making me seem like a fool. I was blanking out on the word "RIM". That does not make me stupid nor prove that I have a lack of knowledge about bikes. I thank you again.

Originally Posted by Ultraspontane (Post 13899014)

Some folks here need to get their e-egos in check.

Originally Posted by Retro Grouch (Post 13899429)

Uh - you do realize the OP posted a lady gave him a Specialized Sirrus. IOW - I won. I don't care about your money though, I want your hat.

Originally Posted by tombc (Post 13900286)

There was no specified timeline. You would have eventually lost the bet, I have no doubt.

Originally Posted by carleton (Post 13900025)

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 13899776)

Does anyone with any sort of bike knowledge ever forget what a rim is called?

Originally Posted by Invictus35 (Post 13886763)

Part of the reason I wanted to do a conversion was because of the manual effort it takes. [emphasis mine] I tend to be the type of person who pursues success by doing. I want to be able to say I converted this myself and slapped a paint job on there. I'm not afraid of getting down and dirty.

Originally Posted by carleton (Post 13900025)

But, it's not his size. In his own words:

And you will recall what I wrote:

I mean, if it were his size, why would he write that it's "too big"?

So, if it ended now, I'd win. Would you disagree?

Originally Posted by tombc (Post 13900286)

There was no specified timeline. You would have eventually lost the bet, I have no doubt.