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onbike 1939

06-09-09 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kyakdiver (Post 9057029)

Any chance you have a picture? I'm just curious to see what she looks like.

I've sold my Mercian on I'm afraid but the wbsite give you all the info. Click on the Vincitori and then the three views.

http://www.merciancycles.com/frame_vincitore.asp

chewybrian

06-10-09 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMilford (Post 9063235)

..Sorry to Hijack this thread from the OP... But I assume it's all good info.

Of course it's all interesting. Just curious, what is the negative about canti brakes? I could see you not spending extra for them. But, if they come free, and if they stop a loaded bike better, why cut them off?

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Originally Posted by Ronsonic (Post 9064089)

I sorta doubt that hydrogen embrittlement is a big issue on a touring bike. But it is over-rated for rust prevention. Powder coat or good paint will do you more good.

I have considered parkerizing but don't know if that's appropriate on something the size of a frame.

I'm not into the chrome for protection, I just love the look. What is parkerizing?

tarwheel

06-10-09 07:24 PM

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I don't understand the issue with canti brakes either. The BJ World Tour was my first bike with canti brakes and I love them. They have more stopping power than calipers and much more clearance for fenders and wider tires.

TheMilford

06-10-09 09:05 PM

Just like chewybrain I'm going for a look. I don't like the look of cantis... besides dia-compe center-pulls work just as well... So I'm trying to see what I can get before I give in.

I'm still trying to imaging my life with cantis...

:)

TheMilford

06-22-09 06:26 PM

Ok so. I'm going with the Audax End-End. It's basically 90% the bike I want. I just sold my '03 Bianchi Pista, since I don't commute anymore and racing it seems to be a pipe dream now that I have a new daughter...

So really the only things I don't love about the A:E-E are the head-tube derailleur cable stops and the rear break stops on the top-tube. I really prefer down-tube bosses and the 3-guides-on-top style cable routing... but I can save that for when I order a Mercian in a few years ;)

But really for $650 shipped you can beat it!

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