Bike by a wall.

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flag random-dude (Oct 18, 2009 at 10:08)
New cranks. New rear peg.

Bike finally complete. Don't plan on changing anything else until it breaks.

Now... to start building a flatland bike for the winter.
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flag lettusdude (Oct 19, 2009 at 21:11)
Flatland is awesome. I used to have a flatland bike, actually. I sold it this summer though since I didn't use it nearly enough. I just do the odd flatland routine on my street bike now.
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flag random-dude (Oct 20, 2009 at 16:13)
My flatland bike will be a street bike with a freecoaster. I don't want to be all cramped up on a flatland frame, and I'd like to build a style that integrates both styles of riding.
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flag lettusdude (Oct 20, 2009 at 20:02)
Yeah, my old flatland bike was pretty cramped. 18.9"tt haha. I try to do flatland on my 21" frame, it works, but it's just not the same, especially with a cassette. I can't wait to see the new build.
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flag random-dude (Oct 20, 2009 at 20:23)
It'll be awhile yet. It's not a big priority, plus I have the Olympics coming up, which is going to take up a few months of my time.

I'm looking at using a Tierra due to it's steeper HT angle, short chainstay and 27mm offset forks.
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flag lettusdude (Oct 20, 2009 at 21:11)
Try to get a zero offset fork if you can. It makes things so much easier. At the very least have a front brake.
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flag random-dude (Oct 21, 2009 at 16:12)
Thinking about it (front brake). Nothing is set in stone yet.
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flag random-dude (Nov 13, 2009 at 20:33)
Picked up a Luna frame. Dan's comp has them on sale for $200 and the geo makes it seem a better option than the Tierra.

20.4 TT, 13.25 CS, 75.5° HA.

Although initially I'm just going to fit it with the Pantera's hardware I'm probably going to go with an Odyssey Freestyle fork (32mm offset Dirt/Race hybrid with 990s) or a minimal offset Odyssey Flatland (16mm offset) as I build it up this winter.
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flag lettusdude (Nov 17, 2009 at 11:30)
Go with the minimal offset, it makes the whole bike feel much better.
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flag WillJones (Oct 18, 2009 at 11:27)
looks hot, what bars are they?
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flag random-dude (Oct 18, 2009 at 12:04)
Fly Pantera 3
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flag bansheeboy101 (Oct 18, 2009 at 16:51)
That Is SICK, Two Hundred Thumbs up for that bike
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Date: 2009-10-18
Trail: Nearby Sidewalk
Riders: Random Dude
Description: Bike by a wall.
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