Northern California - Newbie needing small frame

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za1984
07-13-08, 05:03 PM
Hello! I'm a newbie and I'm trying to get started on a road bike. I just got fitted and I need a frame between 42-45cm. I know that's pretty small. Do any of you here in the bay area know of anyone selling a small frame or bike, or maybe any particular shop I can call. If I find a frame I will have one of my friends help me build it. I live in San Jose, but can pick it up anywhere in the bay area. I want to get a single speed if that helps any. Thanks a lot guys.
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soul05
07-14-08, 05:40 AM
id try craigslist. got both of my frames there. a 52cm for 20 bucks and a 49cm for 10.

Longfemur
07-14-08, 06:16 AM
That's pretty small. If you want it proportioned like a road bike, and you don't want your handlebars higher than the seat, you won't find that if it uses 700c wheels.


jonathanb715
07-14-08, 08:56 AM
What kind of budget are you talking about? It wouldn't be cheap, but Calfee (www.calfeedesign.com) has both stock and custom frames, and could build a frame up to fit you and could do it with smaller (650c) wheels so that it could be traditional geometry despite the small size.

JB

BlastRadius
07-14-08, 09:49 AM
Is this close enough?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/753578049.html

BlastRadius
07-14-08, 09:53 AM
This bike (http://www.gitabike.com/cgi-bin/shop/pinarello_search_details.cgi?user_id=46567&database=dbase_pinarello.exm&template=tmplt_pinarello_sr2.htm&0=WD2ffwNVp23W&0_option=1) comes in a 42.5cm size.

http://www.gitabike.com/images_cart/pi_fp508_redd_me.jpg

za1984
07-14-08, 04:48 PM
You guys are amazing guys. I will check all of those out. Tomorrow I'm getting fitted for the 2nd time just to make sure. My budget is up to $800. I don't want to spend that much. I'm a broke college student, but if I really have to then I will. Your suggestions are really appreciated.