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Tryna keep this thread alive...(A few weeks ago)


most recent pic of my bike all the way to left stripped down to its raw color
 
Originally Posted by rafsjays

Thats little matt!
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I've known him for a bit, been riding with him since he was like 16 (i think). That fool has always been wiling to try some gnarly ##!+




Whoever was asking about the seat post water bottle cage, its pretty legit. Great for bikes that aren't drilled for cages.

thanks
 
Aw cool cool. I saw the first one and it was alright. I can't do any of those tricks though
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I need help, or advice I should say.

I bought a Bianchi bike at a yard sale for $50
stripped it, grinded off all the brake brackets
finishing up the sanding

so now I need parts, can anybody recommend me a good crankset for a good price please.
 
was out drinking and got a flat with no tools/tubes at 3am last thursday after a ride. my homegirl that picked me up said i was laying next to my bike with it on the bus stop like this.



yes thats a pink chain
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Originally Posted by zapatohead408

I need help, or advice I should say.

I bought a Bianchi bike at a yard sale for $50
stripped it, grinded off all the brake brackets
finishing up the sanding

so now I need parts, can anybody recommend me a good crankset for a good price please.

If you're looking for a decent crankset at a decent price get sram omniums. 
 
Originally Posted by rafsjays

Originally Posted by zapatohead408

I need help, or advice I should say.

I bought a Bianchi bike at a yard sale for $50
stripped it, grinded off all the brake brackets
finishing up the sanding

so now I need parts, can anybody recommend me a good crankset for a good price please.

If you're looking for a decent crankset at a decent price get sram omniums. 
oh jesus that A LOT of money, I cant spend that much at the time
Ok lets give it another try, how about anything that works for a cheap price.
 
Originally Posted by zapatohead408

Originally Posted by rafsjays

Originally Posted by zapatohead408

I need help, or advice I should say.

I bought a Bianchi bike at a yard sale for $50
stripped it, grinded off all the brake brackets
finishing up the sanding

so now I need parts, can anybody recommend me a good crankset for a good price please.

If you're looking for a decent crankset at a decent price get sram omniums. 
oh jesus that A LOT of money, I cant spend that much at the time
Ok lets give it another try, how about anything that works for a cheap price.

Well, define cheap. 
Quality bike parts aren't cheap. If you can't afford something good, you're better off saving up until you can.
 
Originally Posted by rafsjays

Originally Posted by zapatohead408

Originally Posted by rafsjays

Originally Posted by zapatohead408

I need help, or advice I should say.

I bought a Bianchi bike at a yard sale for $50
stripped it, grinded off all the brake brackets
finishing up the sanding

so now I need parts, can anybody recommend me a good crankset for a good price please.

If you're looking for a decent crankset at a decent price get sram omniums. 
oh jesus that A LOT of money, I cant spend that much at the time
Ok lets give it another try, how about anything that works for a cheap price.

Well, define cheap. 
Quality bike parts aren't cheap. If you can't afford something good, you're better off saving up until you can.
price wise.
you bring up a good point might take that into consideration
 
Tom LaMarche for WRAHW...make sure you watch til the end


Tyler Johnson
 
^ Not sure what the sample is, but I believe Massan made the track himself for the commercial.
 
Alright.....I've finally sold myself in getting a bike as much as I hate to be a hypocrite. Just wondering if anyone can shed some light on sizing.

Since I am uber broke, I found a website that sells a Mercier Kilo TT for really cheap. The thing is since I am buying this online, I have to really nail down the sizing but not sure which one fits me.

This is straight from the site:

NOTE: Sized center to center, most riders fit a size smaller than they fit in a center to top sized bike
Example - if you ride a 58cm center to top sized bike then you may prefer the 55cm Kilo TT
Please refer to the sizing charts before making your own purchase decision

Sizing: (c-c = center to center seat tube, c-t = center to top, TT = top tube c-c)
44cm (c-c) is 47cm(c-t) with TT of 503mm* and standover of 28.5 inches*
47cm (c-c) is 50cm(c-t) with TT of 513mm and standover of 29 inches
50cm (c-c) is 53cm(c-t) with TT of 523mm and standover of 30.4 inches
53cm (c-c) is 56cm(c-t) with TT of 548mm and standover of 31.5 inches
55cm (c-c) is 58cm(c-t) with TT of 560mm and standover of 32 inches
57cm (c-c) is 60cm(c-t) with TT of 575mm and standover of 33 inches
60cm (c-c) is 63cm(c-t) with TT of 606mm and standover of 34 inches
63cm (c-c) is 66cm(c-t) with TT of 630mm and standover of 35.5 inches
(*estimated measurements of new size)

Most riders fit the size they clear the standover by 1-1.5 inches
The "standover" is the distance from the floor to the upper surface of the top tube that is between ones legs when straddling the bicycle. Most riders want at least 1 to 1.5 inches between them and the hard chromoly steel top tube.

I am 5'8 with a 30" inseam. It says that I have to clear about 1" to an 1.5" from the tube. Does that mean I fit a 47cm frame? Or am I supposed to get exactly what fits me which is the 50cm?

Any help would be appreciated. I am a noob at this whole thing.
 
a 47 would be way to small. the standover isn't all that important. the top tube length is.
look up a fit guide for a basic idea. But the 50 is most likely your size.
 
Kilos tend to fit bigger than most frames, and run about 2 sizes bigger. Go with the 50, the 53 will be too big.
Another bikesdirect kilo 
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Seriously though, they're a great bike for the money.
 
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