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- January 2, 2010 at 1:57 pm #522
lextek
MemberI used to race back in the day these came out. The Fat City, Yeti and Merlin days. I ended up with a Klein and then a Merlin. Now I’d really like to get a Homegrown. What do you think of this Ebay one?
January 2, 2010 at 4:59 pm #2467WisconsinJay
MemberNothing too critical – just a few of the following are my thoughts..
The frame is NOT Yeti built, as 2000 saw Schwinn using their “N’lightened” aluminum design.. Also at this time they moved to an intergrated headset (not a fan.)
The frame itsself looks to be in good condition & needing paint…. If you have the time and energy to build it up – definately go for it.. Otherwise keep your eyes peeled to Ebay & Craigslist as the 17 inch frames seem to frequently come up for sale.
Me, I’m a bigger guy and have to work double hard to find the 21″ frames..
Good luck!
January 2, 2010 at 6:07 pm #2468lextek
MemberYeah I knew it wasn’t Yeti or a 2000. Powder coating a good option?
January 3, 2010 at 12:35 pm #2469lextek
MemberJanuary 3, 2010 at 9:48 pm #2470JohnnyQPublic
MemberCongrats on the frame.
Yeah, the tomato on the dropout is pretty cool.
January 7, 2010 at 4:37 am #2473bikeric
MemberHey lextex, is that your frame back on Ebay? Looks like the exact pics from the previous auction. Any issues with the frame?
January 8, 2010 at 1:02 am #2474blue72beetle
ParticipantHmm, same seller as before. Maybe someone backed out of the deal. Or maybe the seller has more than one frame.
January 8, 2010 at 1:21 am #2475lextek
MemberYeah that was mine. I had to back out of the deal. I’m sure it’s a fine frame. It’s still listed as a 2000 Yeti built. Someday. Or I might have to “settle” for a Yeti.
January 8, 2010 at 3:19 am #2476blue72beetle
ParticipantIf you can only get one, saving up and getting a Yeti (Factory Hardtail) is the way to go.
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