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Originally posted by noE30 View PostAnybody do an bike packing? My roommates and I are tossing around the idea of riding Hwy 1 from Mexico to Canada next year, we are all stoked on the idea but we need touring rigs first.
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I had the score of the month last weekend. a nearly new 2000 Klein Attitude Comp for $180.
Not sure what I'm going to do with this. I have a pile of trick parts that I can throw on to make a bad ass bike. Right now its the loaner bike for my girlfriend.
Will'59 Alfa Romeo 101.02 Giulietta Sprint
'69 Alfa Romeo 105.51 1750 GTV (R.I.P)
'69 Datsun 2000 roadster Vintage race car
'88 BMW M3
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Originally posted by LateFan View PostMy son just found this nice Salsa ala Carte (sp?) with decent components for $350! Local bike shop mechanic selling it. He already loves it. Looks like we're sticking with 26" for a few more years.
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We just realized, now every road, CX, and mtn bike in our house is steel.
There is no reason to change from a 26 inch wheel. Every combo under the sun was tried in the 80s and there is a reason they settled with the 26. Its the best compromise of all. I will never ride dirt on anything else.
On a side note, I'm thinking about doing a XC race tomorrow on my 19 year old Voodoo D-jab. I haven't done a mtb race in 15 years, but I think it would be fun to show up on the Voodoo and destroy a lot of people on newer bikes. I could also show up on my '92 S-Works steel frame with Mag 21s and Suntour XC-Pro and do pretty well also.
Will'59 Alfa Romeo 101.02 Giulietta Sprint
'69 Alfa Romeo 105.51 1750 GTV (R.I.P)
'69 Datsun 2000 roadster Vintage race car
'88 BMW M3
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My current babies. I've gone through 13 other track builds in the past 6 years, but now I'm just down to these. Street shark tarck, and food/beer-grabbing tarck.
That clearance thouuuuugh. Custom fork.
2 past builds that I regret getting rid of;specifically the '84 U.S Olympic Raleigh. The Ps1 I miss because of how well the geometry handled.
meah.
Last edited by trapical; 09-15-2015, 04:45 AM.
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Originally posted by 155///MPH View PostBlackbirdM3 = staunch retro grouch
Honestly, there are almost no parts on the market for road or mtn that I want to own. Sure, some of the new aero wheels are nice, (I'd love a set of HED Stinger 6s) but aside from those, there is nothing I want to own. (Okay, I'll admit, I'd love a new custom titanium aero road frame. Or perhaps a custom Lynskey Helix.) For the most part, I see a lot of expensive crap designed to wear out quickly so you are forced to buy new parts.
Will'59 Alfa Romeo 101.02 Giulietta Sprint
'69 Alfa Romeo 105.51 1750 GTV (R.I.P)
'69 Datsun 2000 roadster Vintage race car
'88 BMW M3
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Originally posted by BlackbirdM3 View PostI won't deny it. I run 8 spd XTR on all but the new Klein (I might convert it to 8 spd, because 8 spd is far better than 9,10 or 11 spd) and 10 speed Campy Record on the road bikes. I like stuff that is built to last, not be thrown out after 6 months of racing. Its also fun to go kick peoples asses on a 22 year old bike. Heck, I almost took my '96 Voodoo racing this weekend. Had the entry fee been resonable (sorry $82 for an entry fee is insane.) I would have.
Honestly, there are almost no parts on the market for road or mtn that I want to own. Sure, some of the new aero wheels are nice, (I'd love a set of HED Stinger 6s) but aside from those, there is nothing I want to own. (Okay, I'll admit, I'd love a new custom titanium aero road frame. Or perhaps a custom Lynskey Helix.) For the most part, I see a lot of expensive crap designed to wear out quickly so you are forced to buy new parts.
Will
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Originally posted by leegf View PostWill, I'm considering going from friction shifting (i.e., downtube shifters) to index shifting and brake lever shifters on one of my bikes, which would be a first for me (I've only ever used DT shifters). Currently running '80s vintage Campagnolo first-generation C-Record (7-speed) and thinking of trying '90s vintage 8-speed Campagnolo Record with Ergopower shifters. Thoughts?
Will'59 Alfa Romeo 101.02 Giulietta Sprint
'69 Alfa Romeo 105.51 1750 GTV (R.I.P)
'69 Datsun 2000 roadster Vintage race car
'88 BMW M3
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