"I saw this deal, and thought someone might like it" thread.

[dcv]

This could be a nice build, steel frame
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/3601979026.html

[thecyclingeconomist]

It is a cool frame…but he’s over selling it “just a tad” 😎 … SL is in no way a “faster” frameset than SLX or TSX…

I’d also stay away from a frameset that doesn’t have a stabilizer to help stiffen up the bottom bracket if the intention is to build up as a road bike as these can feel a little soggy. Though, this is a pretty small frame, so the person might not be too heavy, and it might not be an issue. If using for commuting; not an issue.

Just 2-cents.

[vvill]

backcountry has various Mavic shoe covers on sale in most sizes, 50% off.

I got some of the H20 ones, $30. The XL fit my 44 commuter shoes, L fit my 43 MTB shoes. You will probably want shoes that close with a heel ratchet if you want a tighter fit or plan on moving these on/off the shoe frequently.

[jopamora]

Free shipping on orders over $50. Like I need a reason to spend more money.

[dcv]

hey VVill, check this out

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/3604263192.html

[DismalScientist]

I don’t see why the rear hub spacing wouldn’t be 120 (or 126 maybe) mm rather than 132.5 as stated in the ad.

[ShawnoftheDread]

@DismalScientist 43565 wrote:

I don’t see why the rear hub spacing wouldn’t be 120 (or 126 maybe) mm rather than 132.5 as stated in the ad.

I thought the same thing. I have a similar Raleigh frame (but with Reynolds 502) from ’84 and it’s 120 mm.

[KayakCyndi]

@dcv 43559 wrote:

hey VVill, check this out

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/3604263192.html

Pretty. Please keep your eyes open for a smaller (i.e. 53ish), similar vintage frame. I’d love to build up something like that!

[vvill]

Nice. What kind of dropouts are those? “Semi-horizontal”?

Surprised with the 132.5mm rear spacing – would’ve assumed 120 too. Sounds like they got that off a Soma catalogue or something. Maybe it’s been “cold set” or something.

56 top tube may be doable, but with a 58cm seat tube I suspect standover could be a challenge.

[KLizotte]

@KelOnWheels 42836 wrote:

Whoa! I just discovered that Twin Six jerseys have secret messages in the pockets!

Just checked my Twin Six jersey and all the secret message says is “Fly like a bird”. Boring!

[KelOnWheels]

@KLizotte 43574 wrote:

Just checked my Twin Six jersey and all the secret message says is “Fly like a bird”. Boring!

Each one is different

[mstone]

@KLizotte 43574 wrote:

Just checked my Twin Six jersey and all the secret message says is “Fly like a bird”. Boring!

Someone’s been watching too much ET.

[vvill]

I checked my TwinSix thermal jacket a week or two ago and found no message at all

[Bilsko]

@vvill 43568 wrote:

Nice. What kind of dropouts are those? “Semi-horizontal”?

Surprised with the 132.5mm rear spacing – would’ve assumed 120 too. Sounds like they got that off a Soma catalogue or something. Maybe it’s been “cold set” or something.

56 top tube may be doable, but with a 58cm seat tube I suspect standover could be a challenge.

Yep – semi-horizontal looks correct from what I see. Same as on my Schwinn. Also, the spacing could well be 120 – that’s the case for the Schwinn too. I had a pair of Mavic CXP-22’s built with 120mm Formula FG/SS hubs from bicyclewheels.com back when I converted it.

[KelOnWheels]

Crankbrothers has a wheel & pedal upgrade offer going on: http://www.crankbrothers.com/rt_ticket_add.php

pedal upgrade offer
Upgrade ANY of your clipless pedals to a crankbrothers
eggbeater 3, candy 3 or mallet 3 for only $60. That’s
half off the retail price of $120!

wheel upgrade offer
Upgrade ANY wheelset to a crankbrothers cobalt 3,
iodine 3, or opium 3 for only $600. All level 3
wheelsets retail for $950, so you’re saving $350!

You can also upgrade to a cobalt 11 carbon wheelset for only $1500, a $700 savings off the $2200 retail price!

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