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station · 01-23-2008, 01:16 PM

Ok, look I can't turn it down. I've been reading reviews on other sites like mad and I think I have to get one, repaint it, and throw some good parts on it. At this frame price ($99.00) I should have a pretty sweet 29er for under $1000.00. I'll keep you posted as new parts are added.

agenthaas · 01-23-2008, 01:40 PM

wow, 99 bucks, that's a great deal.

emfc · 01-23-2008, 01:49 PM

powdercoat it.

tkblazer · 01-23-2008, 01:52 PM

whats wrong with the current powdercoat?

foofighter · 01-23-2008, 01:53 PM

no branding?

FoShizzle · 01-23-2008, 01:55 PM

looks great! material....build.....geometry.....way overrated stuff on hardtails anyway so enjoy! it will work great

DeeZee · 01-23-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by station

Ok, look I can't turn it down. I've been reading reviews on other sites like mad and I think I have to get one, repaint it, and throw some good parts on it. At this frame price ($99.00) I should have a pretty sweet 29er for under $1000.00. I'll keep you posted as new parts are added.

Station has the right idea

katonk · 01-23-2008, 02:05 PM

I was thinking about doing the opposite.... Buying their crazy cheap SS 29er and upgrading the parts over time. I may decide that 29er is not for me.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...tcast29_08.htm

station · 01-23-2008, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katonk

I was thinking about doing the opposite.... Buying their crazy cheap SS 29er and upgrading the parts over time. I may decide that 29er is not for me.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...tcast29_08.htm

Holy crap, I didn't see this.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...om29pro_08.htm

I might just get that and change out a few things.

DeeZee · 01-23-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katonk

I was thinking about doing the opposite.... Buying their crazy cheap SS 29er and upgrading the parts over time. I may decide that 29er is not for me.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...tcast29_08.htm

compat.........if that is important to you

katonk · 01-23-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeZee

compat.........if that is important to you

Compat? Clue please.

DeeZee · 01-23-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katonk

Compat? Clue please.

foofighter · 01-23-2008, 02:35 PM

you can weld the disc brake tabs ala Neil did on his beach cruiser...

DeeZee · 01-23-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by foofighter

you can weld the disc brake tabs ala Neil did on his beach cruiser...

my no thanks button

foofighter · 01-23-2008, 02:46 PM

why though? if you get the same disc tabs and it's welded by a qualified person wouldnt it be just the same? the bike appears to have horizontal dropouts so you just have to source out the adjustable variety.

northshore · 01-23-2008, 02:47 PM

Dang! Station got a nice deal! Makes me wonder why I bought the Marin 26er frame? Oh well, I never ridden a 29er so I can't say. Good luck with the build!

el_d00der1n0 · 01-23-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeZee

my no thanks button

ward, don't you think you're being a little hard on the foo?

katonk · 01-23-2008, 02:49 PM

Oh sheesh... Didn't see the title of your post. If I did buy it, it would be more of an urban bike than offroad bike. But that is a good point.

DeeZee · 01-23-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by foofighter

why though? if you get the same disc tabs and it's welded by a qualified person wouldnt it be just the same? the bike appears to have horizontal dropouts so you just have to source out the adjustable variety.

your killing me..........

Why not buy the frame you want and not pay the $$ to have it aligned correctly, welded and then re-painted. IMO too much hassle and $$$

foofighter · 01-23-2008, 02:50 PM

it's the BEAV...get it right mate

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeeZee

your killing me..........

Why not buy the frame you want and not pay the $$ to have it aligned correctly, welded and then re-painted. IMO too much hassle and $$$

i know i'm just saying...if you're in a pinch and 399 gets you a bike it's not a bad alternative so when you decide to hop it up...you can do that.

01-23-2008, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
station Is this thing on?	29er build up... Ok, look I can't turn it down. I've been reading reviews on other sites like mad and I think I have to get one, repaint it, and throw some good parts on it. At this frame price ($99.00) I should have a pretty sweet 29er for under $1000.00. I'll keep you posted as new parts are added.

01-23-2008, 01:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
tkblazer Speakin' Tha Truth	whats wrong with the current powdercoat? __________________ Bananaseat: i'm hitting it on a regular basis Painfreak: Dstepper turned me on

01-23-2008, 01:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	no branding? __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com

01-23-2008, 02:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	you can weld the disc brake tabs ala Neil did on his beach cruiser... __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com

01-23-2008, 02:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	why though? if you get the same disc tabs and it's welded by a qualified person wouldnt it be just the same? the bike appears to have horizontal dropouts so you just have to source out the adjustable variety. __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com

01-23-2008, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
agenthaas Rockin' the Suburbs	wow, 99 bucks, that's a great deal.

01-23-2008, 01:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
emfc Don't taze me bro	powdercoat it.

01-23-2008, 01:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
FoShizzle	looks great! material....build.....geometry.....way overrated stuff on hardtails anyway so enjoy! it will work great

01-23-2008, 02:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
katonk Banned	I was thinking about doing the opposite.... Buying their crazy cheap SS 29er and upgrading the parts over time. I may decide that 29er is not for me. http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...tcast29_08.htm

01-23-2008, 02:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
northshore Aloha Brah!	Dang! Station got a nice deal! Makes me wonder why I bought the Marin 26er frame? Oh well, I never ridden a 29er so I can't say. Good luck with the build! __________________ Hawaiian Island Creations Ride it: dw-link.com/reasons

01-23-2008, 02:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
katonk Banned	Oh sheesh... Didn't see the title of your post. If I did buy it, it would be more of an urban bike than offroad bike. But that is a good point.

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