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 USP45Tim
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Posted: 6/15/2012 12:09:22 AM
[Last Edit: 6/15/2012 3:56:48 AM by USP45Tim]
You can't go wrong with the greats: Redline, Haro, GT, etc. Don't ever buy any of the big box store stuff, though. I'm 5'9" and ride XL frames (Intense, Redline, DK).
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MattelFromHell
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Posted: 6/15/2012 12:11:57 AM
Try to find a clean used Free Agent Eluder Pro, light bike with tough double wall rims and a longer top tube than most 20" frames. |
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Chokey
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Posted: 6/15/2012 12:14:19 AM
this is just like the one I had
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number9XD
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Posted: 6/15/2012 8:10:57 AM
[Last Edit: 6/15/2012 8:11:54 AM by number9XD]
Several people in this thread have suggested a Free Agent but it looks like Dans don't sell them. Are they really good bikes? Been looking at their site and the Speedway looks good with 21" TT, so does the Team Limo but I ain't going a grand on a bike! I may go $500 though...
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doc_Zox
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Posted: 6/16/2012 12:25:51 AM
1k$ is Cheap
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number9XD
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Posted: 6/17/2012 3:21:28 PM
[Last Edit: 6/17/2012 4:52:58 PM by number9XD]
Just to update, been reading a TON over the last few days. Decided for sure I needed a 21" top tube and wanted a full chromoly frame. Had several bikes in the mix and made up a spreadsheet with all their specs and kept narrowing it down. Decided on the 2012 United Supreme SU2 Etnies and pulled the trigger a few min ago. I like the blue color on the 2013 SU2, but they shortened the frame up a bit for next year it seems, and this one was on sale and I found a 10% code for Dans, so ..... Should be here mid week Id guess. Looking forward to it.
I'll probably end up changing the grips and seat out to something grey and *maybe* putting some grey wall tires on it at some point 
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Posted: 6/17/2012 3:50:10 PM
Originally Posted By godrilla47:
Does SE still make good stuff? that is sweet!! had a chance to buy one for a 100 bucks, bout ten years ago...should've bought it. oh well, i still have my 86' Haro Sport. got it when i was 16? im 41 now  |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 4:04:21 PM
Find a Subrosa DTT.
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Posted: 6/17/2012 4:43:39 PM
Reading this thread makes me want to dig out my 1995 Haro Group 1 ALi and rebuild it.
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Posted: 6/17/2012 5:28:44 PM
Originally Posted By Gilly: Reading this thread makes me want to dig out my 1995 Haro Group 1 ALi and rebuild it. I had a 1995 group 1 ci. |
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wag_bag
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Posted: 6/17/2012 6:04:00 PM
Get a used bike. Tech has come a long way since we were kids but a good bike still runs over a grand. Used will go for about half price.
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Posted: 6/17/2012 6:16:35 PM
I miss my Vector. |
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USP45Tim
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Posted: 6/17/2012 8:28:14 PM
I had the Group 1 Ti until some assclown stole it.
 Originally Posted By hkmp5s: Originally Posted By Gilly: Reading this thread makes me want to dig out my 1995 Haro Group 1 ALi and rebuild it. I had a 1995 group 1 ci. |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 10:37:50 PM
Originally Posted By USP45Tim: I had the Group 1 Ti until some assclown stole it. Originally Posted By hkmp5s: Originally Posted By Gilly: Reading this thread makes me want to dig out my 1995 Haro Group 1 ALi and rebuild it. I had a 1995 group 1 ci. My Haro replaced my schwinn qualifier pro that I broke and schwinn wouldn't warranty . That Haro was the prettiest blue. It had a set of black widow cranks and pedals. Man I wish I still had that bike.
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Posted: 6/17/2012 10:48:52 PM
I have a Haro F3 that I never ride. Got the last years model and got it "cheap"
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Truth2882
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Posted: 6/17/2012 10:51:30 PM
Originally Posted By USP45Tim:
I had the Group 1 Ti until some assclown stole it.
Originally Posted By hkmp5s:
Originally Posted By Gilly:
Reading this thread makes me want to dig out my 1995 Haro Group 1 ALi and rebuild it. I had a 1995 group 1 ci. Same bike,same thing happened to me
Some fuckos broke into my parents shed,stole my bike,and we found it 3 days later a few blocks over with nothing but the frame,and some assorted shitty parts thrown onto it. |
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number9XD
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Posted: 6/20/2012 12:51:44 AM
Got my bike today! It's sweet, and really light compared to the old one I was on. I also got a new freewheel and fixed the old one and gave it to my sons.
The seat on this one is corduroy and more tan / brown than the pics would indicate. Thinking about putting some tan grips and tan wall tires on it lol. Can't wait to get home from work tomorrow and ride this thing! .... Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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