how to buy from e-framebank.com
06-02-05 | 09:19 PM
#151
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Originally Posted by luckycat
Yeah... The Makino? My size as well, looks great except for the glitter paint.
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06-02-05 | 10:47 PM
#153
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Originally Posted by juvi-kyle
Add Suzue ProMax Hubs and you have a party.
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06-03-05 | 12:43 AM
#154
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Originally Posted by shants
i'm wondering -- has anyone ever purchased a frame overseas via eBay or some such? i imagine that one's experience with a single frame sent over that way would likely be similar to the e-framebank situation
06-03-05 | 05:58 AM
#155
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Originally Posted by shants
that's the one that i bought. back off! heh. and, for the record, i love the paint -- it's a disco party on wheels.
Last edited by luckycat; 06-03-05 at 01:11 PM.
06-03-05 | 06:09 AM
#156
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Ceya, I agree. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that these frames are custom made for individual riders, so you're less likely to see really standard sizinig, ie 58x58...
I've had the best luck with the google translator as well.
"5{ Q: drac_vamp stated "has this been covered before: price for hatta bb and headset in japan? used? new?"
A: Almost the same as in the states for new used depends on condition.
Go to goole and put in that name E frame bank then it states to translate this page.
Q: luckycat stated,
Yeah, but not too many. Also pay close attention to the seat and top tube sizes, some of them are a little weird. Like the 59cm gold Vivalo(#5901), the seat tube is 595 and the top tube is 525, maybe the 79.5 degree seat angle has something to do with it.
A: Like most people of the world some people have short torsos. Some are made with mistakes also. some do have steep angles .like the one I show Fixed Not Broken that had a 80 seat tube angle.
S/F<
CEYA![/QUOTE]"
I've had the best luck with the google translator as well.
"5{ Q: drac_vamp stated "has this been covered before: price for hatta bb and headset in japan? used? new?"
A: Almost the same as in the states for new used depends on condition.
Go to goole and put in that name E frame bank then it states to translate this page.
Q: luckycat stated,
Yeah, but not too many. Also pay close attention to the seat and top tube sizes, some of them are a little weird. Like the 59cm gold Vivalo(#5901), the seat tube is 595 and the top tube is 525, maybe the 79.5 degree seat angle has something to do with it.
A: Like most people of the world some people have short torsos. Some are made with mistakes also. some do have steep angles .like the one I show Fixed Not Broken that had a 80 seat tube angle.
S/F<
CEYA![/QUOTE]"
06-03-05 | 10:43 AM
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From: columbus, ohio
Originally Posted by luckycat
Nice, enjoy. I guess that's what the translator means by "reservation end". You should give the octalink a shot, when I switched to that stuff on my road it felt much stiffer than the square taper.
06-08-05 | 01:04 PM
#162
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update kiddos -- e-framebank received my money order and shipped my frame, which is now officially showing up on e-frambank as sold. the e-mail that they sent me indicates that it should arrive in only 3-4 business days!!! i am extremely excited and will post pictures and give feedback when it arrives.
enjoy!
enjoy!
06-08-05 | 02:52 PM
#164
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Originally Posted by HexagonSun
these are the pics from e-framebank...
06-08-05 | 02:53 PM
#165
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Originally Posted by unaesthetic
What kind of units are the frame sizes listed on the site in? I'm looking for a 58-61cm top...
06-08-05 | 03:31 PM
#166
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Originally Posted by unaesthetic
What kind of units are the frame sizes listed on the site in? I'm looking for a 58-61cm top...
06-08-05 | 05:46 PM
#167
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I'm in Japan so my circumstances are a little different than most of ya'll. I bought a frame last week. from initial email to Shinji to delivery was less than a week. frame is sweet. great condition. good pack job. only complaint was it listed 27.2 as the seatpost diameter when it is actually 27.0 - no biggie.
this is the one I bought:
https://www.e-framebank.com/5609.htm
this is the one I bought:
https://www.e-framebank.com/5609.htm
06-08-05 | 05:57 PM
#168
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Bikes: De Rosa Corum, custom Kalavinka, Bianchi RC Pista, Cannondale MT Track, Workcycles Gr8
Originally Posted by potus
I'm in Japan so my circumstances are a little different than most of ya'll. I bought a frame last week. from initial email to Shinji to delivery was less than a week. frame is sweet. great condition. good pack job. only complaint was it listed 27.2 as the seatpost diameter when it is actually 27.0 - no biggie.
this is the one I bought:
https://www.e-framebank.com/5609.htm
this is the one I bought:
https://www.e-framebank.com/5609.htm
06-08-05 | 06:49 PM
#169
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From: VE, Italy
Bikes: 2 wheels...
can someone tell me "how NOT to buy a frame from eframebank", because everytime i look at this thread i want soooo bad to order one of those frames...
congrats to all who got these frames. i'll have one one of these days...
congrats to all who got these frames. i'll have one one of these days...
06-08-05 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by potus
I'm in Japan so my circumstances are a little different than most of ya'll. I bought a frame last week. from initial email to Shinji to delivery was less than a week. frame is sweet. great condition. good pack job. only complaint was it listed 27.2 as the seatpost diameter when it is actually 27.0 - no biggie.
this is the one I bought:
https://www.e-framebank.com/5609.htm
this is the one I bought:
https://www.e-framebank.com/5609.htm
Wow. I got one coming also. I tried to get it when I was there but Shinji san wasn't responding to emails.
Here is mine that will be here soon! https://www.e-framebank.com/5504.htm
S/F<
CEYA!
06-08-05 | 09:16 PM
#171
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From: columbus, ohio
https://www.e-framebank.com/5703.htm -- i got this one as i may have said above.. might as well say it again
06-09-05 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Ceya
Wow. I got one coming also. I tried to get it when I was there but Shinji san wasn't responding to emails.
Here is mine that will be here soon! https://www.e-framebank.com/5504.htm
S/F<
CEYA!
Here is mine that will be here soon! https://www.e-framebank.com/5504.htm
S/F<
CEYA!
Very nice.
06-10-05 | 09:42 AM
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From: columbus, ohio
hey kids -- i received my frame today. it is ******** sexy and in perfect condition. i had no customs charges whatsoever. it was declared as an "OLD BIKE FRAME." i now have the hottest frame in columbus!
