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Considering Unknown LV2 frame over Leader 735

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Old 07-12-13 | 01:34 PM
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Considering Unknown LV2 frame over Leader 735

Been considering this for a while and might take the plunge on the unknown LV2. The matte black looks great and it does not look like the typical cookie cutter track bikes out there. Aesthetically the LV2 looks better than the leader 735 as well which is kind of cementing the decision since both would ride about the same. Matte black frame I am pondering on:



Thoughts experience on this frame?
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Old 07-12-13 | 01:37 PM
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The welds on the LV2 are a turnoff to me. I like the thinner top tube though. No experience on either.
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Originally Posted by prooftheory
The welds on the LV2 are a turnoff to me. I like the thinner top tube though. No experience on either.

Bah I think your right. I like smooth welds too. Wish I could see one up close. Think I will look at other frames.
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Old 07-12-13 | 07:57 PM
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Bah I think your right. I like smooth welds too. Wish I could see one up close. Think I will look at other frames.
Ive got a 735 and I'd say buy anything that isn't a leader, **** is garbage.
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Old 07-12-13 | 08:00 PM
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well I am looking at the 735. trying to find a shop to test ride one. also looking at throne and cinelli.
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Old 07-12-13 | 11:03 PM
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The matte black looks great and it does not look like the typical cookie cutter track bikes out there. ?
I dont agree with this. It looks like a lot of frames out on the market right now. 725/735 specialized langster pro aventon bianchi super pista.
Throne strada customs pro just to name a few more.

if you plan on building it up like it is in that picture aka your typical fixie foo street build then either an unknown or a leader will be fine. Just my opinion.
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Ewwww unknown...
People usually only buy those because they're cheap/ on sale because they can't be moved off shelves. Psh, it's pretty much the definition of a cookie cutter frame, they just had the Chinese maker throw together some standard designs that are already out in the wild....

I would stick with a 735 for quality and a company that stands behind their warranty and product.
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Ive got a 735 and I'd say buy anything that isn't a leader, **** is garbage.
If its garbage I would gladly take it off your hands, lol.
But seriously if you are willing to sell I am interested.
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Originally Posted by Huffandstuff
Ive got a 735 and I'd say buy anything that isn't a leader, **** is garbage.
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Have you not learned a thing from this forum????

This is the latest, and greatest ever, fixed gear bike offered to the general public.
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Have you not learned a thing from this forum????

This is the latest, and greatest ever, fixed gear bike offered to the general public.
He's right, I've seen the video.
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This is the latest, and greatest ever, fixed gear bike offered to the general public.
*Picks up his shill pitchfork
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Get the 735, Because it's what I would get.
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