Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Pake Alumnium Frame

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xkillemallx16
10-03-10, 12:52 PM
http://store.somafab.com/paaltrfrset.html

Price is too high. By a lot.

hairnet
10-03-10, 12:57 PM
Lightweight butted aluminum frame with no goofy tube shapes

that's no fun
tFUnK
10-03-10, 01:00 PM
$450 is around how much a quality track aluminum frame costs nowadays.

Scrodzilla
10-03-10, 01:17 PM
Looks cool but I'd still rather have a Leader.
avner
10-03-10, 04:54 PM
Looks cool but I'd still rather have a Leader.

I agree. A nice fat down tubed one.
PHR3AK
10-03-10, 05:22 PM
i'm still kicking myself for not buying a brassknuckle when they where available but would not want this one...
squeegeesunny
10-03-10, 05:30 PM
http://www.theheavypedal.com/images/2010/alienbikes/alien_v2_0001.jpg

Alien V2, $400; is what I would buy if I had $500 budget for an aluminum frame.
calbob76
10-03-10, 05:38 PM
yes^
Triple8Sol
10-03-10, 05:42 PM
That is too expensive imo. Too many other good options out there like the aforementioned Leader & Alien, and others like the MTT, etc...
PHR3AK
10-03-10, 05:52 PM
alien frame: how can anybody ride a 56cm frame with a 59,5cm top tube?
TheBikeRollsOn
10-03-10, 05:57 PM
alien frame: how can anybody ride a 56cm frame with a 59,5cm top tube?

Actually that might actually fit me pretty well. I ride 58cm frames because my torso is so long in comparison to my legs. I almost have no standover flatfooted, like if I were in boxers my junk would be pressed against the TT, but if I'm in cycling shorts I have about 5mm of clearance. However, the TT fits well.
j3ffr3y
10-03-10, 05:58 PM
NO GOOFY TUBE SHAPES. I'll keep my team track
PHR3AK
10-03-10, 06:04 PM
Actually that might actually fit me pretty well. I ride 58cm frames because my torso is so long in comparison to my legs. I almost have no standover flatfooted, like if I were in boxers my junk would be pressed against the TT, but if I'm in cycling shorts I have about 5mm of clearance. However, the TT fits well.


i ride around 60cm frames with 57-58cm tt and 110 stem. 59,5 feels just so long for the actual frame size. would suspect a top tube like this on a way over 60cm frame but not a 56.
PedallingATX
10-03-10, 06:42 PM
5lbs for aluminum frame and fork? no thx. everything about Pake just sucks...
hairnet
10-03-10, 06:47 PM
alien frame: how can anybody ride a 56cm frame with a 59,5cm top tube?

that works for me. I'm 6'5". so it'll offer huge saddle-bar drop :D
Leukybear
10-03-10, 07:32 PM
Price is too high. By a lot.

+1

You can get a decent condition used bianchi pcept for less than that price...
NinetiesKid
10-03-10, 08:13 PM
alien frame: how can anybody ride a 56cm frame with a 59,5cm top tube?

this is geo of my old Raleigh aluminum road bike, intense
Deshi
10-03-10, 08:15 PM
Iv been waiting and waiting on this frame. Now I just hope BTI carries it so I can get it for cheap. Otherwise ill pick up something else.
Squirrelli
10-03-10, 08:19 PM
I'd rather have the Motobecane Team Track or the Leader 725 for an aluminium track bike.
jet sanchEz
10-03-10, 08:31 PM
crap
Triple8Sol
10-04-10, 12:18 AM
5lbs for aluminum frame and fork? no thx. everything about Pake just sucks...
Well that's a bit harsh. Their steel frames and cranks seem to be a good value for entry level stuff.
WoundedKnee
10-04-10, 02:25 AM
everything about Pake just sucks...

:(
soyboy
10-04-10, 07:20 AM
5lbs for aluminum frame and fork? no thx. everything about Pake just sucks...

it says 3.5 on the soma site, where are you getting 5?
Triple8Sol
10-04-10, 07:36 AM
it says 3.5 on the soma site, where are you getting 5?

Reading ownzjoo


Frame 3.5lbs (53cm) Fork: 1.4lbs w/uncut steerer
Scrodzilla
10-04-10, 07:36 AM
everything about Pake just sucks...

I don't agree with this at all. Their steel frames - even though they may be a little on the heavy side - are solid, well made and of above decent quality. Except for Jimmy's. His totally sucks.

I'm sure the aluminum version is a fine frame...just a little overpriced for what it is.
Triple8Sol
10-04-10, 07:37 AM
it says 3.5 on the soma site, where are you getting 5?

PedallingATX got it by utilizing his reading comprehension skills. Try it sometime.


Frame 3.5lbs (53cm) Fork: 1.4lbs w/uncut steerer
carleton
10-04-10, 10:46 AM
I agree. A nice fat down tubed one.

That's what she said.