Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Super Pista Sold, Now What?

So I sold my Super Pista Frame as it was a tad bit small for my tastes. So now I have some cash in hand looking for a new frameset. I really like the Super Pista and might just go with the same frame properly fitted, but i've also been looking into Masi Frames like the Fixed Ultimate or perhaps the Pista Dalmine (although just want a frame not a complete build).

Can anyone recommend some other frames in or around the $600-700 range?


I'm trying to use most of the components from my previous build but would be down to sell them if need be:


Nitto Seat Post
San Marco Seat
Deda Pista drops
Thompson Elite Stem
Nitto ADB-X Alloy Track Handlebars

what size thomson stem?


oh and you are like 50 bucks away from a bob jackson

...I haven't seen a Masi Coltello in a while.

...I haven't seen a Masi Coltello in a while.

man, a tad more than I wanted to spend but what a beautiful frame. I completely glossed over it when looking at the Masi site. I'd be more afraid to leave this locked up then I was with the Bianchi. This certainly makes the short list, thanks.

Now go hunt down what you really wish you had instead of the super pista, a celeste concept.

so yah about the thomson stem you are looking to sell..... :)

so yah about the thomson stem you are looking to sell..... :)


PM sent

Now go hunt down what you really wish you had instead of the super pista, a celeste concept.


tempting however I enjoy the option of a front brake as I have no health insurance. Plus how could I tell my bike apart from all the other Pista Concepts in Brooklyn?

I say go NJS! But thats just me. But realistically I would say it would be determined on your riding style and function

sent you a PM, I'm in brooklyn and have a brand new 2011 masi coltello for sale

Isnt the masi just a rebrand of the fuji track?

just buy yourself a Kilo.

just buy yourself a Kilo.


why a Kilo?

soma van ness?
http://www.upgradecycle.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/2/1297122658_23_11.png
not strict track specific geom but the chrome lugs are puurty


maybe cinelli gazzetta?
dodici?

I love those Soma frames. The Rush is also really good-looking and affordable.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/721679-what-do-you-think-of-this

this should interest you being in NY

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dodici?[/QUOTE]

i was really looking into the dodici special frame but the fork isn't drilled for a brake, thus made it less of an option.

[1.]tempting however I enjoy the option of a front brake as I have no health insurance. [2.]Plus how could I tell my bike apart from all the other Pista Concepts in Brooklyn?
1. swap concept fork for a super pista fork with predrilled brake hole
2. run disc wheels brah~

http://prollyisnotprobably.com/Nagoangelo.jpg

you should really just get the colnago dream pista then we can talk about you wanting to be unique (aside from angelo)

Can anyone recommend some other frames in or around the $600-700 range?

I'm trying to use most of the components from my previous build but would be down to sell them if need be:

B43 Velocity Wheelset w/ All City Hubs


Sell your boat anchor wheels and get something more reasonable. Why bother with a nice frame when each wheel weighs more than it?

1. swap concept fork for a super pista fork with predrilled brake hole


when i bought my friend's concept it came with a super pista fork instead (he traded with someone) which was actually really cool....the frame is going to be for actual track riding (albeit only 1nce a month) but i definitely will be riding it around on roads.

also, another super pista in the right size isn't a bad idea...just get the opposite color for kicks

Wabi or Traitor? Both have nice steel. Wabi offers custom paint. I ordered a Bob Jackson and the wait is killing me.

Why bother with a nice frame when each wheel weighs more than it?

street cred brah, op lives in Brooklyn, you live in Wisconsin.

ooo yah traitor ringleaders are nice. i have one.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/illdthedj/1c099318.jpg

nice dropouts. sick headbadge ;p
the new frames are even nicer than this one (last year). even nicer welding, interesting seatpost collar...
http://www.traitorcycles.com/images/Bikes_Ringleader_6.jpg
http://www.traitorcycles.com/images/Bikes_Ringleader_5.jpg

plus they were super nice. talked to one of them over the phone about bikes, bothered him with questions a ton and was super cool.
my frame i won off a charity auction. they donated the frame to the charity to sell. got a really good deal on the frame and needed a fork so bought from them.

no im not a shill lol...

oh and there is Brother cycles....Viking...
http://www.brothercycles.com/storehttp://www.brothercycles.com/store
http://vikingcycles.com/store.phphttp://vikingcycles.com/store.php

FBM

The Sword

made in New York


That's my suggestion.

I think that thread that vw addict linked you to definitely has some potential. You should look into it some more and consider calling the guy up. Under $700 for a True Temper S3 with custom geometry is a stellar price if his work is good. But since it's a young business, that's a pretty big if.

all city big block, then with your extra money do something fun

Sell your boat anchor wheels and get something more reasonable. Why bother with a nice frame when each wheel weighs more than it?

Yeah I hear you on this point. I bought the bike as a complete build, so I didn't actually choose those B43's. I am torn as they are nice to look at and can handle the potholes, but damn are they heavy. Always bugged me that they make what would be a super light bike into a heavy beast.


street cred brah, op lives in Brooklyn, you live in Wisconsin.

yes the B43's do give me instant stret cred, check your local listings as your city may vary.




Can anyone tell me why this frame with carbon fork is only $499?
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-3773699254952_2147_12587919

Can anyone tell me why this frame with carbon fork is only $499?
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-3773699254952_2147_12587919

http://superbbicycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/IMG_7981.jpg

Ugly welds duh~ no craftsmanship involved = mass produced to the max
even $499 is a rip off. look.

http://superbbicycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/IMG_7981.jpg

Ugly welds duh~ no craftsmanship involved = mass produced to the max
even $499 is a rip off. look.

that is why. They dont file the welds after like a super pista so that they can make it cheaper. Pake makes a great frame. If the welds are such a horrible sight to your eyes file them when you get it and repaint it whatever color you want or no color at all.

http://superbbicycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/IMG_7981.jpg

Ugly welds duh~ no craftsmanship involved = mass produced to the max
even $499 is a rip off. look.



that is why. They dont file the welds after like a super pista so that they can make it cheaper. Pake makes a great frame. If the welds are such a horrible sight to your eyes file them when you get it and repaint it whatever color you want or no color at all.


the devil is in the details. I think i am leaning towards a Bare Knuckle frame. Going to check one out today after work. I know a few people here on the forums have them and have nothing but good things to say. I also like that the frame is not full of decals as my former Bianchi bikes or say the Masi frames.

the devil is in the details. I think i am leaning towards a Bare Knuckle frame. Going to check one out today after work. I know a few people here on the forums have them and have nothing but good things to say. I also like that the frame is not full of decals as my former Bianchi bikes or say the Masi frames.
There are much better frames out there for the money you will spend on a Bare knuckle, e.g. Bob Jackson.

I'd suggest looking into this. From what I can tell its a pretty nice deal. You can get a great tube set, custom built to your specifications. If I were in NY and had the cash I'd do it. If I were in NY and had my leader, I'd probably sell my leader and my Jamis and get a high quality steel frame built up.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/2277139636.html

Link to it.

There are much better frames out there for the money you will spend on a Bare knuckle, e.g. Bob Jackson.

not that me being a n00b wasn't apparent already but are Bob Jackson frames really that good? I did look into them, but the wait time is something that is killing it for me.



I'd suggest looking into this. From what I can tell its a pretty nice deal. You can get a great tube set, custom built to your specifications. If I were in NY and had the cash I'd do it. If I were in NY and had my leader, I'd probably sell my leader and my Jamis and get a high quality steel frame built up.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/2277139636.html

Link to it.


i think that was referred to earlier in the thread but i know nothing about that build ect to know if it was really worth the $$$. I did hit them up for more info. I'll see what they say.

bought a EAI bareknuckle w/ chris king headset - $395

now to sell off all the black components for silver ones.

My latest issue is now what BB & Crankset to get, looking for alternatives to the Sugino messenger set I just sold.

Omniums, Sram S300 Couriers, Shimano 600 cranks, used Sugino 75's. all good choices.

Omniums!

i have been leaning towards a used set of 75's as there were a few on CL posted locally for $240 including the BB. I need to finish this up and get some riding done!

the s75 bb is supremely nice if you don't mind going in and cleaning+regreasing occasionally.

and go for DA 7600s, just coz they're nice (and technically you're supposed to only go DA bb for that since it's short JIS, but i've been using my ISO s75 with it, no problems)

Great find Oramas, $395 with King is a good deal.

+1 about 7600, my friend is using 110mm Miche and it's been solid.

Great find Oramas, $395 with King is a good deal.

+1 about 7600, my friend is using 110mm Miche and it's been solid.


Yes, I was very lucky in that i thought i brought $475 when in reality I just got to blazed the night before and couldn't count properly so I show up at the meet after communicating all day with the seller who was using the $ from this sale to buy a road frame with only $375. I was horrified, not only b/c I looked like a scheming ****, but I didn't want to lose out on the frame. Luckily I pulled out another $20 from the depths of my pockets and the seller was cool with it. Apparently he had three other frames and was happy to find a good home for the EAI.

for the crankset / bb $240 isn't looking so bad for a pair of 75's but i'll look into the 7600's