Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - New frame suggestions

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apazz
10-08-10, 07:57 PM
This is my current ride:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_e-NQMw4Q39w/TK_LAHvkPMI/AAAAAAAAAEk/-nFaH-iiqYg/KiloTT_Aditorium%20Shores_Oct10.jpg

I'm thinking it might be time for a newer, better frame than this. I want to keep the fork I have on my Kilo which requires a 1" steerer tube (unless the frame you're recommending comes with a carbon fork that is drilled for a brake) and I want to spend around $300.

Fire away.

City Hype
10-08-10, 08:04 PM
soma rush if you can spend a little more.
bentchamber
10-08-10, 08:12 PM
really? you want to keep your carbon fork...
I guess look for something used.

Squirrelli
10-08-10, 08:20 PM
What's wrong with the current frame?

If you really want to keep that 1" fork then you should get an Angus (http://www.irocycle.com/angusframeset.aspx) or the lugged Kilo (http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=1876http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=1876), both of them are somewhat lateral moves...

Soma Rush would be a very nice choice.
xkillemallx16
10-08-10, 09:01 PM
theres a thread that says frames under 500, you might look there for a few ideas as you say you dont need a fork.
Deshi
10-08-10, 10:03 PM
The kilo is a Reynolds frame and is pretty well built. For your $300 price point, I think it will be hard for you to find a better frame with a 1" steer tube. Just keep the Kilo and take the $300 you want to spend on a new frame and buy some new parts instead.
bentchamber
10-08-10, 10:17 PM
The kilo is a Reynolds frame and is pretty well built. For your $300 price point, I think it will be hard for you to find a better frame with a 1" steer tube. Just keep the Kilo and take the $300 you want to spend on a new frame and buy some new parts instead.

Plus 1.