A2E and A2R

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Thanks...just bought it and is the last piece needed.

I think I am falling into this trap
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... 1&t=274941

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mixalive wrote:Neo.. You realize that dude on ebay used the picture of your A2Limited to sell his bike. See viewtopic.php?f=4&t=790


Scumbag! I'm glad he can't unload that bike... serves him right!

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After seeing rbonif's recent purchase, the red ControlTech 130mm with 5 degree rise stem, that reminded me of the hideous KORE stem on my A2L and how much I hate it! So, to remedy the situation I made an offer on a gold Tioga stem. The Ebay seller called it a ControlTech stem but he was wrong (notice the handlebar clamp difference), he wanted $40.00 with an additional $6.00 for shipping. I offered $24.00 and the seller accepted... $30.00 on a used stem is more than my typical comfort zone. However, It is just the right gold, so much so that I believe it'll be a perfect match for the gold anodizing on the White Brothers fork. I wasn't motivated purely by aesthetics, the 130mm length with zero degree rise is perfect for the A2L's geometry. Also, I picked up the matching NOS Tioga bar and post, I really wanted to keep with the Tioga for my aftermarket components.

Finally!!!

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I love color coordination. I guess because I am stuck in the 80's.
93 A2R blue/white 14" Craigslist Austin, on the cheap
94 A2M silver/white 14" Cenna's Cycles SA, original owner
94 Cuda Comp purple/white 14" won on Ebay
95 XX Team gold/white 14" Craigslist Memphis

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grats...I actually saw that and thought of you right before you posted. I thought $40 was a bit high but glad you were able to get him down.

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All this bashing on your KORE stem I am tempted to replace mine with this Nuke Proof on EBAY- Around $50 with shipping almost cost more than the bike itself.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Nuke-Pr ... _96wt_1170
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mixalive wrote:I love color coordination. I guess because I am stuck in the 80's.


Yes you are... aaahhhhhh, the good ol' days... rockin' in the free world!!!

:D

By the way, nice Mork & Mindy suspenders you have there, brother Mix! :shock:

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80"s were GREAT, man I miss those days! And that gold stem will look killer on your ride....
Relax and have deep water thoughts.

F.C.C.R Ride hard,Ride Fast.....Go Insane

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That ain't me, man.. This is more like it..
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93 A2R blue/white 14" Craigslist Austin, on the cheap
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94 Cuda Comp purple/white 14" won on Ebay
95 XX Team gold/white 14" Craigslist Memphis

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Jesus! Nice gams... just a bit of leg showin' with those Daisey Duke shorts! Were you going to dance class or to run a marathon when you jumped off the kit? I don't recall high cut tight shorts being the thing but the photo proves it was in fashion.

Love 'ya brotha... even if you had a fuzzullet (fuzzy mullet)!!! :shock:

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