eonicks
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Reged: 02/12/05
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Hello everybody. I am the proud new owner of a 56cm Tetra Pro in Cabernet red. I purchased from Richardson Bike Mart in the Dallas area. Think I got a pretty good deal on the frame since it appears to be a couple of years old, and has a few minor blemishes. 1600 for frame and fork. Chris King headset and tax was 1800 out the door. Does anybody know when the 56cm's came standard with the 1 1/8th forks? this has a one inch, so that will clue me in on the age. It was the only calfee in the store and was built up as a complete bike. They had dragon fly at another store that they just received, so think they are still an active dealer. I'll post some pics once I get it built up. Thinking of going with a build kit from Colorado Cyclist.
Also, what is the process to register the frame?
thanks
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BikerDoug
friend
Reged: 12/29/03
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You can email Calfee Design the serial number, and they can tell you when the frame was made, whether extra stiff or super stiff tubes were used, and whether is has even been returned for repair.
HTH
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eonicks
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Reged: 02/12/05
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thanks for the advice.
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bratsche
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Reged: 02/22/05
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Strange coincidence: MY friend was in the north bike mart store (twice)the day you bought your calfee. She called me and said I might want to stop by and have a look at it, as it had been discounted. She called back later to say that on her second trip of the day to the BikeMart, it was gone, had been sold. I think maybe the frame was 4 years old, but I'm not sure. I would think some of the salespeople there would have a very good idea.
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bfd
journeyman
Reged: 12/22/03
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eonicks states:
<Does anybody know when the 56cm's came standard with the 1 1/8th forks? this has a one inch, so that will clue me in on the age.>
First, congrats on your new bike, you'll like it!
However, I don't think a 1" fork will clue you in on the age. You can buy brand new Calfees, in all sizes, with 1" forks. In fact, except for extremely large frames or tandems, Craig has stated a preference for that size.
For 56cm or larger, 1 and 1/8" forks are a "no-charge option."
Personally, unless you're extremely large, a 1" fork should be fine for the majority of people. The plus of a 1" fork is it will be lighter!
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Insightdriver
captain
Reged: 03/07/04
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The weight difference between a 1 inch and a 1 1/8 inch fork is insignificant as far as weight is concerned. Remember, larger means stiffer for the same weight. As the bike market is changing, 1 1/8 is becoming the standard. If anyone is spending a lot of money on a custom bike, then getting the 1 1/8 in steerer is the smarter choice, especially if you consider you are getting a bicycle that will last many years. Who knows, in 15 years a full-carbon bicycle may seem quaint and old-fashioned and quite heavy. 
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eonicks
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Reged: 02/12/05
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Wow, that is an amazing coincidence. I was leaving the next morning, so had to make the decision fast. Wife gave the green light, so got it during my second visit that day.
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