BIKE LUST
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- BigdummySteve
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BIKE LUST
Just received an email from curve bikes.....lustful
https://www.curvecycling.com.au/product ... c2ZaIn0%3D#
some very well thought out details,
https://www.curvecycling.com.au/product ... c2ZaIn0%3D#
some very well thought out details,
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- Bearbonesnorm
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Re: BIKE LUST
It is pretty but spending $4500 on a frame won't improve the quality of my existance any more than spending £400 will
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- BigdummySteve
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Re: BIKE LUST
Very true Stu, but its cheaper than a Ti Fargo.Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:15 am It is pretty but spending $4500 on a frame won't improve the quality of my existance any more than spending £400 will
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- johnnystorm
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Re: BIKE LUST
But once you've shipped it and paid import duty they're about the same!BigdummySteve wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:53 amVery true Stu, but its cheaper than a Ti Fargo.Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:15 am It is pretty but spending $4500 on a frame won't improve the quality of my existance any more than spending £400 will
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Re: BIKE LUST
You sure Steve? Google says you can buy a Ti Fargo frameset for around £2500 and certainly less than 3k. That Curve is $4500 just for the frame and forks.
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Re: BIKE LUST
4500 AUD ~ 2300 GBP at the moment, so yeah, marginally cheaper until you factor shipping/import if ordering direct.
Guess that's the price for having a carbon flute on the front of your bike...
Guess that's the price for having a carbon flute on the front of your bike...
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Re: BIKE LUST
Sorry, I'd assumed it was US $ ... I take it all back except the bit about how it wouldn't bring any more joy to my life than a £400 frame
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Re: BIKE LUST
3" tyres and drop bars? *sigh*
Lost, not lust for me.
Lost, not lust for me.
Re: BIKE LUST
I was going to say the Smokestone Mr Harry look just as good, but it doesn't. I think it's the Ti seatpost and lack of chainstay protector that make it look swisher, oh and the fact that the photos are on a neutral background...
There are theories at the bottom of my jargon.
Re: BIKE LUST
Its a long hardtail with drop bars. Nice frame though
Picture of type of rider aimed at.....
Picture of type of rider aimed at.....
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Bit OT, but if anyone wants one there's a Ti Fargo with carbon fork on eBay for £1800
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Salsa-Fargo- ... SwRjteAHNz
Seeing as I still haven't won the lottery there's no point me keeping it to myself any longer
As for the Curve, the offset bottles on the downtube look like a good idea and solution for the 'how to have a full frame bag and carry water' problem.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Salsa-Fargo- ... SwRjteAHNz
Seeing as I still haven't won the lottery there's no point me keeping it to myself any longer
As for the Curve, the offset bottles on the downtube look like a good idea and solution for the 'how to have a full frame bag and carry water' problem.
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Re: BIKE LUST
Been watching that frame sean, cant believe its not gone
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Re: BIKE LUST
Not with a Salsa head-tube badge thoughScotRoutes wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 2:13 pm Really? £1800 for a second hand Ti frame when you could by a new custom frame for less than that?
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- BigdummySteve
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Re: BIKE LUST
I think if I ever had that sort of cash I would go down the custom route, nice as the fargo Ti is 2.5K is just silly.ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 2:13 pmReally? £1800 for a second hand Ti frame when you could by a new custom frame for less than that?
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Re: BIKE LUST
THIS3" tyres and drop bars? *sigh*
Lost, not lust for me.
What is the terrain or route that this is the best bike for it ?
Its a niche to far [ and now available with dropper posts and suspension - so where is a drop bar MTB the best option ?