Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Frame Recommendations

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jwreid
03-09-11, 06:15 PM
I had to retire my '81 peugeot UO9 this year. I don't know anything about the new parts market for singlespeed other than volumebikes, se racing, and other bmx brands; i always dug up used stuff. But I'm looking for either a frame (that fits my fork/stem) or a frameset with fork/stem (700c), for around $400 or lower.

I really messed up when I bought my bmx awhile back, I didn't ask a forum first and ended up with an overpriced lemon.

This time I want a bike that'll stick it out;

suggestions on what to look for either new or used online, and links, would be really appreciated.

hailandkill
03-09-11, 07:13 PM
what kind of riding do you do?

do you want steel or aluminum? at that price range, you can get a lot. either a complete kilo tt (or other bikesdirect.com complete), a kilo tt frameset, leader frame, used fuji track pro/cannondale track/gt gtb/other older track frame, and the list goes on.

figure out what you want, then check craigslist and ebay.

hell you can even get a new 2010 fuji track pro frameset from citygrounds.com for $450
lvleph
03-09-11, 07:24 PM
On thebikebiz they have some soma frames with fork for under $400. They are Tange Prestige tubing.

jwreid
03-09-11, 08:12 PM
more or less just commuting in montreal. So, kind of rough riding but no tricking and no track; well maybe track if possible, haven't been in years though
Sebster
03-09-11, 08:22 PM
How rough? Everyone will tell you to get a Kilo, but if you want more tire clearance an alternate Kilo or Steamroller might be better.
There's a bunch of bikes out there for $400 or lower, basically all the same material (average to good steel - TANGE!)
If you want aluminum Leader sells cheap frames, same ebay random framesets (VISP)
Hope I helped!
Squirrelli
03-09-11, 08:26 PM
more or less just commuting in montreal. So, kind of rough riding but no tricking and no track; well maybe track if possible, haven't been in years though
Bonjour, je suis de Vancouver. :)
jwreid
03-10-11, 08:19 PM
How rough? Everyone will tell you to get a Kilo, but if you want more tire clearance an alternate Kilo or Steamroller might be better.
There's a bunch of bikes out there for $400 or lower, basically all the same material (average to good steel - TANGE!)
If you want aluminum Leader sells cheap frames, same ebay random framesets (VISP)
Hope I helped!

Well, montreal roads are awful, and i curbhop like a mofo

and as a bmxbro, probably go with steel