Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - I need your input.

Im looking for a new frame/fork and dont know exactly what i want some im looking for some input/suggestions. I am willing to spend up to about $550 on a frame set and im looking for something steel. What would you guys suggest for around 500 bucks? Thanks in advance

-Tyler

there's a 100 $500 frames. everyone has their favorites. mine are the soma rush, the surly steamroller, the lemond fillmore, the jamis sputnik, the IRO angus, the alien frame.

what type of riding do you plan on doing?

I just say take your time looking around first.

I just say take your time looking around first.


I agree. With the amount you're willing to spend, you'll be able to find a deal on something nice. Chances are, it'll be used, but there's nothing wrong with that.

If you're looking for something NEW perhaps are Surly Steamroller or a Schwinn Madison. I'd choose the latter, but only because I don't like brown, but that doesn't mean the Steamroller isn't a good frame.

i do mostly street riding...occasional longer commutes.

I have had my eye on the Soma and am almost decided on it, but i just wanna make sure i check everything else out first.

Soma's are dam nice!!!!

now i just gotta find one...

http://www.thebikebiz.com/product_p/bk-trk-soma01.htm

thank you sir

this may be a dumb question...but since the Soma uses and 1" steerer tube...does that mean i will need a 1" stem or will the stem off my Langster fit?? Thanks

You can buy a shim that will make your 1-1/8" stem fit just fine on the 1" steerer tube.

I did that on my Rush with a Thomson stem and it worked flawlessly.

thats an idea, but i would rather just get the right size stem. Are they pretty hard to find compared to the 1 1/8" stems?

ive never ridden a rush....but i almost got a steamroller. looking back i kinda wish i had. besides the new ones aren'y brown. they are cream..i think. and surly has a few other frames. my friend has a karate monkey which is really nice.

now i just gotta find one...

Almost any LBS (anyone that has the Merry Sales catalog) will be able to order one for you. They'll probably match that price + shipping if you tell them about it. Then you can keep your money in your community and have a good resource (besides these here reliable forums...) to go to for questions/help. I recently built up a Rush and love it!

Yea i found a place somewhat close that has them in stock for a pretty decent price. $430 for frame and fork

I recommend using the shim to make your steerer 1-1/8. So many more options. Nothing wrong with using the shim, it's safe.

thats an idea, but i would rather just get the right size stem. Are they pretty hard to find compared to the 1 1/8" stems?

there's far more choices in the 1 1/8" and yes 1" are hard to find. Nothing wrong with using a shim, you'll never see it once installed and no dangerous or adverse effects from having one, they're very safe to use.