Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Frame Advice

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ans136
09-04-12, 08:30 AM
I have been reading these forums forever and searching for advice on a frame solution for my current lightweight single-speed build. I am looking for a 1kg frame in order to replace the Nashbar Nekkid (1.6kg) frame in my current build. Anyone have any advice on such a frame?

Below is my current build (Currently 15.4lbs/7kg)

Part Brand Grams

Frame Nashbar Nekkid 1600
Wheelset Custom 1659
Fork Nashbar Full Carbon 350
Crankset Sugino XD 578
Brakes Sram Apex 305
Seat Post KCNC TI Pro Lite 140
Handlebar Ravx Pace Haven 260
Seat Selle Flite Gel Flow 225
Stem Ravx Pace XRD 100
Handlebar Tape SRAM Supercork 30
Pedals Wellgo(WR-1) 218
Brake Lever Cane Creek 80
Chain Kmc(xl10) 200
Headset Cane Creek 88
Bottom Bracket IRD 255
Brake Cables Bell 100
Tires Michelin Lithion 460
Tubes Michelin 180
Freewheel Shimano 150
Seat Clamp Loaded X-lite 9


8bits
09-04-12, 08:40 AM
You do realise that a 1Kg frame is mad light don't you? You will have to pay a large sum of cash to get this sort of frame and it won't affect your ride whatsoever for something like 500gr.

ans136
09-04-12, 08:44 AM
If 1kg is not feasible...what about 1.1Kg? or 1.2kg?


Scrodzilla
09-04-12, 08:47 AM
http://i.imgur.com/ekNMt.gif

jdgesus
09-04-12, 09:00 AM
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9t5v2Wahn1qb6t6wo1_400.gif

yummygooey
09-04-12, 12:01 PM
wat is a kg even idk ha?

Adrian_
09-04-12, 12:35 PM
http://i.imgur.com/ekNMt.gif

Those chicks got pwned holy ****.

Crandrew
09-04-12, 01:08 PM
You mean look at those girls hold on tight while the driver gets dropped liked a 6 year old getting hit by Tyson.

Scrodzilla
09-04-12, 01:19 PM
The girl in pink totally gets knocked the **** out.

Crandrew
09-04-12, 01:26 PM
yeah, but we got to say she lasted longer than the driver! She at least hits 3 bumpers before she is knocked out.

chantymac
09-04-12, 02:27 PM
http://i.imgur.com/ekNMt.gif

Just lol'ed. My day has been made.

FakeFuji
09-04-12, 03:29 PM
At least the throttle shut off before the captain decided to take a nap

Crandrew
09-04-12, 03:56 PM
At least the throttle shut off before the captain decided to take a nap

Dont worry the blond took care of it just in case he didnt.

The guy cracks me up. Just sitting there and then LEaN TO THE LEFT. Its like one of those fainting goats.

jdgesus
09-04-12, 08:53 PM
also, she totally lost those killer pair of wayfarers

j.smith
09-04-12, 09:09 PM
Is it just my eyes or is that "driver" not even real?

Nagrom_
09-04-12, 09:11 PM
Is it just my eyes or is that "driver" not even real?

Just your eyes, the full gif has him fiddling with his sunglasses and what not.

ans136
09-07-12, 12:04 PM
Frame advice?

Nagrom_
09-07-12, 12:07 PM
For a sub 1kg frame?

um.... are you serious?

Crandrew
09-07-12, 12:16 PM
Oh yes they are serious!!!

ans136
09-07-12, 12:48 PM
Supposedly the felt footprint has a 1082g carbon frame...according to the specs. If this is possible...I am sure there is a frame out there that I can purchase for a reasonable amount.

http://road-bikes.findthebest.com/l/320/2011-Felt-Footprint

Scrodzilla
09-07-12, 12:59 PM
Supposedly the felt footprint has a 1082g carbon frame...according to the specs.

Yeah, and the complete bike weighs 18.71 lbs.

Is your 15 lb bike really too heavy? Just ride the damn thing.

Elbowgrease
09-07-12, 01:41 PM
So if I've got an opportunity to get a "might be" langster frame with carbon fork for $70. Think it's worth it?

Crandrew
09-07-12, 01:56 PM
So if I've got an opportunity to get a "might be" langster frame with carbon fork for $70. Think it's worth it?

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/212/714/1323060938632.jpg


thank you for not starting a new thread though ;)

ans136
09-07-12, 01:57 PM
I do ride my 15lb bike....every day. I want a lighter frame....does anyone have a frame in mind?

Scrodzilla
09-07-12, 02:00 PM
No, we don't.

Bat56
09-07-12, 02:28 PM
I have been reading these forums forever and searching

Frame advice?

I am sure there is a frame out there

does anyone have a frame in mind?

I have been reading these forums forever and searching


How can we compete with your forever search? That is a long time, I think you probably looked at everything.

Scrodzilla
09-07-12, 02:30 PM
How can we compete with your forever search? That is a long time, I think you probably looked at everything.

This made me laugh so hard, I almost fall off my stool. Well done.

Elbowgrease
09-07-12, 03:20 PM
Thread direction already way off somewhere else, and I see no sense in starting yet another "please tell me what to get because I can't make decisions for myself/search/etc..." thread. But seriously, my only real question about said possible Langster frame is why does it have a new fork, did this aluminum frame take a hit, and if so should I question the integrity of the frame. I've also never ridden one and don't really know anyone who has. Not really concerned about getting an answer, but there was this handy thread about frame advice started.

And to the OP,
you don't even want to know what my sixties "lightweight" tips the scales at. You're probably doing pretty good already.

diff
09-07-12, 03:34 PM
It almost looks like the girl in pink pulled the driver down. If you look close, she kinda grabs him, then rips him out of the chair.

Also, watch the wave jack the chick in yellow right after her face gets slammed and her glasses fly away.

Scrodzilla
09-07-12, 03:36 PM
I love watching the wave just wreak havoc on that girl. That's one of the best gifs I've ever seen.

denske
09-07-12, 04:17 PM
The best part is right after the captain face plants, you see his sunglasses pop up in the righthand corner lol funniest thing I seen in awhile.

diff
09-07-12, 04:21 PM
Yeah, that gif is awesome.