# Upgrade Marley's Bike! **URL:** \ **Category:** Bikes\ **Created:** [July 1, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994 "2020-07-01T17:44:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Master\_Stabby](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/master_stabby/32/39791_2.png) [@Master\_Stabby](https://tarck.cc/u/Master_Stabby)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2020, 12:20am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/81 "2020-07-26T00:20:48Z")
@BicyclePears needs to send out the sponsorship package with the drubs and danglebong still. @capn_FANCYpants fuck yeah that looks like the sweetest of rides. #fuckyeahvo #thanksshimano ---
**Author:** ![capn\_FANCYpants](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/capn_fancypants/32/27037_2.png) [@capn\_FANCYpants](https://tarck.cc/u/capn_FANCYpants)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/82 "2020-07-26T01:12:43Z")
I had to drive myself. I’m a stoner but not when I gotta drive. ---
**Author:** ![LASER\_BEIGE](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/laser_beige/32/152421_2.png) [@LASER\_BEIGE](https://tarck.cc/u/LASER_BEIGE)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/83 "2020-07-26T01:58:00Z")
Corvallis to coast is fun ---
**Author:** ![capn\_FANCYpants](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/capn_fancypants/32/27037_2.png) [@capn\_FANCYpants](https://tarck.cc/u/capn_FANCYpants)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/84 "2020-12-02T16:09:51Z")
New project time and I’d love y’alls help. For the same “project” (I still can’t talk about it yet fully but will soon be able to release details) I need a road bike. More specifically, I need a frame and a certain company will be providing all the rest of the components. 🤪 I’ve had a few conversations with Jeremy at Sycip, which seems promising but figured I’d reach out here as well. Not looking for sweetheart bro deals - we’ve got real world $$ to spend. Basically looking for a really good fit, good looking bike, and fun colors. Technically it needs to be thru axle, DI2 compatible and disc brake. We’ve also got a bit of time on this - looking to have the bike in hand by May/June 2021. Oh, and likely looking at steel because I’m still fat and short and will probably stay this way. ---
**Author:** ![drwelby](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/drwelby/32/142_2.png) [@drwelby](https://tarck.cc/u/drwelby)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/85 "2020-12-02T16:24:50Z")
I’m a fan of Steve Rex: > **[Custom Road, Mountain, & City Bikes Built by Hand - Rex Cycles](https://www.rexcycles.com/)** > > Rex bicycle frames are custom designed and built for you by Steve Rex. From fit to fabrication you are assured of superb performance beauty. ---
**Author:** ![b-roll](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/b-roll/32/88147_2.png) [@b-roll](https://tarck.cc/u/b-roll)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/86 "2020-12-02T16:31:22Z")
Why not Winter? ---
**Author:** ![asterisk](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/asterisk/32/84135_2.png) [@asterisk](https://tarck.cc/u/asterisk)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/87 "2020-12-02T16:33:41Z")
I don’t think Natalie Ramsland is the one torching frames but she’s still designing under the Sweetpea name: > **[Sweetpea Bicycles](https://www.sweetpeabicycles.com/)** ---
**Author:** ![rabbi](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/rabbi/32/573_2.png) [@rabbi](https://tarck.cc/u/rabbi)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/88 "2020-12-02T16:37:04Z")
> [@capn\_FANCYpants](#): > > …Not looking for sweetheart bro deals - we’ve got real world $$ to spend.Basically looking for a really good fit, good looking bike, and fun colors. Technically it needs to be thru axle, DI2 compatible and disc brake.We’ve also got a bit of time on this - looking to have the bike in hand by May/June 2021.Oh, and likely looking at steel because I’m still fat and short and will probably stay this way. Moth Attack? Megan is super rad and most likely down to push some things around for a project. ---
**Author:** ![Master\_Stabby](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/master_stabby/32/39791_2.png) [@Master\_Stabby](https://tarck.cc/u/Master_Stabby)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 4:40pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/89 "2020-12-02T16:40:06Z")
> [@capn\_FANCYpants](#): > > …Not looking for sweetheart bro deals - we’ve got real world $$ to spend.Basically looking for a really good fit, good looking bike, and fun colors. Technically it needs to be thru axle, DI2 compatible and disc brake.We’ve also got a bit of time on this - looking to have the bike in hand by May/June 2021.Oh, and likely looking at steel because I’m still fat and short and will probably stay this way. I hear Rodriguez will build pretty much anything. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![bward1028](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/f08c70/32.png) [@bward1028](https://tarck.cc/u/bward1028)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/90 "2020-12-02T17:10:37Z")
> [@b-roll](#): > > Why not Winter? She wants a bike, not a knife. ---
**Author:** ![anon3547885](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ecccb3/32.png) [@anon3547885](https://tarck.cc/u/anon3547885)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/91 "2020-12-02T17:39:11Z")
> [@capn\_FANCYpants](#): > > Oh, and likely looking at steel because I’m still fat and short and will probably stay this way. Goddamnit I just got rid of a perfect 52 cm Boulder (ex-wife’s bike that she did not appreciate) ---
**Author:** ![karl\_dandleton](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/karl_dandleton/32/177_2.png) [@karl\_dandleton](https://tarck.cc/u/karl_dandleton)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/92 "2020-12-02T17:51:43Z")
i think marley rides a size down anyway ---
**Author:** ![b-roll](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/b-roll/32/88147_2.png) [@b-roll](https://tarck.cc/u/b-roll)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 5:52pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/93 "2020-12-02T17:52:14Z")
Why not both? ---
**Author:** ![karl\_dandleton](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/karl_dandleton/32/177_2.png) [@karl\_dandleton](https://tarck.cc/u/karl_dandleton)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 5:52pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/94 "2020-12-02T17:52:27Z")
> [@b-roll](#): > > Why not Winter? does not currently have a framebuilding shop set up. but would be a great choice otherwise ---
**Author:** ![Rent-to-own-Faxmachine](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/rent-to-own-faxmachine/32/80299_2.png) [@Rent-to-own-Faxmachine](https://tarck.cc/u/Rent-to-own-Faxmachine)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 6:38pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/95 "2020-12-02T18:38:55Z")
> [@drwelby](#): > > I’m a fan of Steve Rex: Seconded. Massively under-rated. ---
**Author:** ![capn\_FANCYpants](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/capn_fancypants/32/27037_2.png) [@capn\_FANCYpants](https://tarck.cc/u/capn_FANCYpants)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/96 "2020-12-02T19:09:37Z")
> [@anon3547885](#): > > I just got rid of a perfect 52 cm Boulder I think a 52 would be way too big. My Surly is a 42 ([geometry here](https://surlybikes.com/bikes/straggler)) and I know numbers are silly and meaningless, but 52 sounds huge. ---
**Author:** ![anon3547885](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ecccb3/32.png) [@anon3547885](https://tarck.cc/u/anon3547885)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/97 "2020-12-02T19:26:11Z")
Hmm I suspect that Surley’s geo is reportedly differently?I actually thought that the absolute smallest size that bikes come in is 50 cm (maybe 48). My ex was only 5’2" on a 52 cm. ---
**Author:** ![jeffro](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/jeffro/32/844_2.png) [@jeffro](https://tarck.cc/u/jeffro)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/98 "2020-12-02T19:36:12Z")
If you want fun colors Zukas is killing it ---
**Author:** ![panda\_heavy\_metal](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/panda_heavy_metal/32/37770_2.png) [@panda\_heavy\_metal](https://tarck.cc/u/panda_heavy_metal)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/99 "2020-12-02T19:37:01Z")
> [@anon3547885](#): > > My ex was only 5’2" on a 52 cm. Does not compute. Maybe if it’s upright with swept bars? I’m a 5’5" gorilla and my roadie top tube is 54cm. ---
**Author:** ![rancid\_burple](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/rancid_burple/32/3104_2.png) [@rancid\_burple](https://tarck.cc/u/rancid_burple)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994/100 "2020-12-02T19:40:00Z")
Danielle Schön! She’s on the west coast now. [Previous page](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994.md?page=4) [Next page](https://tarck.cc/t/upgrade-marleys-bike/23994.md?page=6)