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01-04-2008, 07:04 AM #1
Don't whine
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"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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01-04-2008, 07:09 AM #2
I like bikes
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I also ride a "light" steel bike which comes in over 20 pounds and under 25.
Unless you throw away your waterbottles and cut off your hair, i'm not sure the 5 less pounds a lighter frame buys you is going to help THAT much. What helps is strengthening your legs.
I had a frame made for me (vertically challenged), and while I was waiting I bought parts - some on sale, some from a swap meet, and some for full price.
Then i had a pro assemble it.
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01-04-2008, 07:16 AM #3
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A complete bike is almost always a better deal, when you consider wheels and components. If you have some parts, or want very specific parts then a frame set makes more sense. But without bike building experience, a complete bike is by far a better choice. Maybe even for only a few dollars more then the frame set.
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