The R3V Bicycle Thread

[Farbin Kaiber]

Im not changing my seat. The seat feels good. I've been riding bikes for a long time. Thank you.

Nobody told ya to change it, just a bit confused on placement/comfort. Oh, and PM coming your way.

[So Live]

Who cares lol.

Scabzzz you have a price in mind?

Farbin, im confused as to what tools your going to need for a different frame. Only thing i could see needing different is the bottom bracket remover but if you bought a FRAME there wouldnt be a bracket in it. And it'd be taking your parts off and putting them on the new frame that fits you. I have a feeling youd be happier on a frame that fits you and youd be glad you spent money on it.

The frame is like the heart of your bike. Why cut corners there if you can help it.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Who cares lol.

Scabzzz you have a price in mind?

Farbin, im confused as to what tools your going to need for a different frame. Only thing i could see needing different is the bottom bracket remover but if you bought a FRAME there wouldnt be a bracket in it. And it'd be taking your parts off and putting them on the new frame that fits you. I have a feeling youd be happier on a frame that fits you and youd be glad you spent money on it.

The frame is like the heart of your bike. Why cut corners there if you can help it.

Shit, I bought the BB toolset, the headset tools, and they are specific to this, it's an unsealed BB, and a threaded headset with 35mm nuts.

I'd need a new BB tool, 32/36mm headset wrench, Ahh, on top of finding/testing a frame large enough. Wouldn't buying a seatpost with an offset be the best bet? Everything else is perfect in the comfort department.

[scabzzzz]

Well, I'm thinking about doing a mid nineties track frame. Something with aggressive geometry. I've been looking around and cant find anything. Id only sell my frame if I can find something for the same price as what I sell it for. I dont want to make money off of it, just want a new one.

Maybe help me find a frame? Otherwise, around 300 shipped with the CF fork. I think thats pretty fair. Reasonable offers accepted though. Id go down if i found a frame cheaper than what Im asking.

[T3rd Ferguson]

Just started a new job as a sous chef on monday, found out one of my servers has a Swobo sanchez. he just wrecked and broke his jaw a few months back but we plan on going for some rides. His bike is fuckin nice. It is very similar to this one a quick google search drew up...



his is brakeless as well. another server named nicole was practically rubbing her clit on my bike

[T3rd Ferguson]

And david's windsor is legit. don't hesitate to buy it. I rode it- or atleast tried- if it fit me correctly i would snag it as a second bike

[Farbin Kaiber]

...another server named nicole was practically rubbing her clit on my bike

Noice. Did she leave a smear? ;)

[scabzzzz]

lawlz
Does not come equipped with stilts, for those shorter than 5'10

[So Live]

T3rd, pics of said "Nicole" or ban

Its all up to you farbin, I dont really care what you do either way. Just saying theres something to be said for the right size frame. Your laid back post kinda kills the seat tube "geometry" I guess it depends on your riding style though. If your a cruiser and dont do much sprinting if at all, the more lax tube wont hurt. Youll have more leg support aka less weight on your arms. But its also a fixed gear so idk how well that works.

Idk, i hear ya though. If i had a compete bike that was close to perfect, id probably try to make it work for the littlest $ which seems to be a post in your case...

Scabzzz, if im spending 300 on a windsor the hour, its going to be a complete bike. I guess i dont see the logic of buying a frame for 300 when i can buy a frame with all the components (albeit not very good ones) for the same price...

[T3rd Ferguson]

Noice. Did she leave a smear? ;)

people were lookin at me funny when i was smelling my top tube...

haha nahh jk

[So Live]

roflll

[Erik]

T3rd, pics of said "Nicole" or ban

Scabzzz, if im spending 300 on a windsor the hour, its going to be a complete bike. I guess i dont see the logic of buying a frame for 300 when i can buy a frame with all the components (albeit not very good ones) for the same price...

x2

The other option is to buy a complete bike for $5-600 with GOOD components already on it.

[scabzzzz]

T3rd, pics of said "Nicole" or ban

Its all up to you farbin, I dont really care what you do either way. Just saying theres something to be said for the right size frame. Your laid back post kinda kills the seat tube "geometry" I guess it depends on your riding style though. If your a cruiser and dont do much sprinting if at all, the more lax tube wont hurt. Youll have more leg support aka less weight on your arms. But its also a fixed gear so idk how well that works.

Idk, i hear ya though. If i had a compete bike that was close to perfect, id probably try to make it work for the littlest $ which seems to be a post in your case...

Scabzzz, if im spending 300 on a windsor the hour, its going to be a complete bike. I guess i dont see the logic of buying a frame for 300 when i can buy a frame with all the components (albeit not very good ones) for the same price...

All right, well lets break it down.
300
Shipping will be at least 30-40 dollars right off the top.
270
Carbon Fiber fork with race and spacers worth approx 150
120
Windsor frame

Its not like you're getting a used and abused piece of shit. Its a brand new fucking frame with 1 scratch on the top tube, covered by a top tube pad.

I'll ship you just the frame with stock fork for like 170 shipped. Again that leaves us at 30-40 for shipping properly. Grand total of 120-130 dollars for a frame. Tell me how thats a bad deal? See if you can find just a frame for that price anywhere else. Ebay wants 200 shipped for a frame. The same frame pretty much.


Edit:
Here is the compression plug that comes with it 24$

http://www.ritcheylogic.com/dyn_prodlist.php?k=99169

Fork 229$

http://www.ritcheylogic.com/dyn_prodfamily.php?k=98472

EAD............

[Farbin Kaiber]

Its all up to you farbin, I dont really care what you do either way. Just saying theres something to be said for the right size frame. Your laid back post kinda kills the seat tube "geometry" I guess it depends on your riding style though. If your a cruiser and dont do much sprinting if at all, the more lax tube wont hurt. Youll have more leg support aka less weight on your arms. But its also a fixed gear so idk how well that works.

Idk, i hear ya though. If i had a compete bike that was close to perfect, id probably try to make it work for the littlest $ which seems to be a post in your case...

Well, now that I swapped to risers when I get up off the seat and try to sprint, it's feels as nimble as a BMX did years ago. I was worried all this time that I went to these lengths to build the bike, and it would feel too large ( No pun required ), I'm not really looking to make a huge change, I need 3/4" of rearward movement. I have about 450-500 into it, and I'm not about to add 3-400 for a frame.


And, from SFFixed.com

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/17/BAVV12VN8B.DTL

[So Live]

EAD............

When did i say it was a bad deal or that it wasnt worth it? I said that if I PERSONALLY was going to spend 300 dollars on a windsor i was going to get components with it. I know the cost breakdown. I know what your fork costs and thats great for you man. Congrats. The addition of your gangster carbon fork with out the components isnt worth it for ME.

Sorry you took that so badly.