$400/$600 frames
10-31-14 | 04:16 PM
#26
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I had a pake rum runner I rode it for about 4 years as a commuter/weekend fun bike it had the 1" steer I like that frame allot from what I understand it is build by the same company as the soma rush and they have similar geo
10-31-14 | 05:54 PM
#27
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From: Rocket City, No'ala
Bikes: 2014 Trek Domane 5.2, 1985 Pinarello Treviso, 1990 Gardin Shred, 2006 Bianchi San Jose
And when you figure out what type of riding you want to do, that will help determine what type of frame you want.
Example: I got a Bianchi San Jose because the track bike geometry is too aggressive and twitchy for me. I also do a lot of riding out in the country and needed a more comfortable bike for long rides.
I put fenders on it in case I was riding it to work in the rain but because of the track dropouts it was necessary to remove the fenders in order to get the wheel off to fix a flat. I took the fenders off and don't ride in wet weather now.
10-31-14 | 08:12 PM
#28
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From: Adelaide, AUSTRALIA
Bikes: Hillbrick, Malvern Star Oppy S2, Europa (R.I.P.)
Usually, once you answer all the boring questions people ignore, the bike chooses itself ... then you fall in love with something else 
11-01-14 | 06:20 AM
#29
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From: Beaufort S.C.
Bikes: 2005 Kona Cindercone, Pake "Rumroller"
I spent a good solid week researching brand vs brand, steel vs. aluminum within my price point and pretty soon one frame made itself obvious. This is what you must do my son
11-01-14 | 09:37 AM
#30
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From: Vermont
Bikes: Tanglefoot Hardtack, Riv Sam Hillborne, a Purple Waterford
Since this thread popped back up here is what happened:
All City Big Block
H Plus Son TB 14 to formulas
omniums
thomson seat poast
specialized toupe
cheap steam
Fyxation rodeo bars
fizik tape
panracer pasela 25 gumwalls
AC track pedals/cages
AC cog.
I don't think I've left anything out.
I'm very happy with the way my build turned out, and having been around the forums a little longer see the wisdom in your earlier advice.
All City Big Block
H Plus Son TB 14 to formulas
omniums
thomson seat poast
specialized toupe
cheap steam
Fyxation rodeo bars
fizik tape
panracer pasela 25 gumwalls
AC track pedals/cages
AC cog.
I don't think I've left anything out.
I'm very happy with the way my build turned out, and having been around the forums a little longer see the wisdom in your earlier advice.
11-01-14 | 01:17 PM
#33
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From: Beaufort S.C.
Bikes: 2005 Kona Cindercone, Pake "Rumroller"
Man I REALLY wanted to go with a Thompson seat post on my new build but couldn't bring myself to spend the money even though it is an incredible seat post. However the money I didn't spend on that is going to the IRD Defiant crankset. I would also like to see pics of your build
11-03-14 | 02:24 PM
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From: CLE-OH
Bikes: '84 Basso Pista, Masi Heinz '57 SS beater. Couple Stingrays...
11-03-14 | 04:14 PM
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
11-04-14 | 07:48 AM
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From: CLE-OH
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