bikesdirect_com

Most bike shops can do it - takes about 10 minutes if you have the correct tools

Leukybear 

Where's blue?

Otherwise; there's some sexy looking frames

kyselad

Any chance they'll have horizontal dropouts or track ends? This resulting versatility is the big bonus I see with the cross-check.

bikesdirect_com

Still have not gotten final drawing back from frame factory

I'll see if we can do a horizontal drop
but these frames will be 130mm spacing for road type hubs; not track
and of course; they will have lots of brazeons including cable stops for multi speed

kyselad

130mm spacing makes sense, and popular fixed hubs are readily spaced out this far anyway for those who don't want to set the frame. It just seems vertical dropouts are a waste of potential, since the rear wheel presumably has plenty of clearance. Then again, I may well be in the minority on this one, and customers may expect to see "standard" vertical dropouts instead.

the_don

how about a full lugged version?
with 120mm spacing

MysticRats

mmmmm chrome goodnesssss


fuk um gonna have too many damn bikes again!

spaceboy

Can you guys do an option where we can get a threaded fork? Also, can we get a frame without brazeons or mounts? I would definitely be interested if that were the case.

Rhythm of Life

Fully lugged
threaded fork
chop the brazeons
add a headbadge that isnt a sticker

I still think the chrome and the orange are sexy as ****.

Scrodzilla

Threaded fork...yes. Head badge...yes. Lugged...holy sh*t.

Derreck

I just pulled the trigger on the white one... can't wait till it gets here.

robotphood

Looks great! Any plans for a run of other colorways? (blue, red especially)

erichsia

+ infinity.

I feel like I keep bugging you on this, but this would be awesome. doesn't even need any chrome treatment (which is quickly becoming over-saturated as it is). maybe extruded fork & track ends, left unpainted where the wheels bolt on.

spaceboy

Completely agree with everything here. Just please, threaded fork and sans brazeons/mounts option.

beethaniel

Thread the fork, integrate the seatpost clamp, done.

the_don

yes, add an integrated seatpost clamp in the mix also.

It would be nice to get some nicer track ends, maybe with integrated tensioners like the Jamis sputnik. Oh, and drop the bottle mounts, if I want a bottle, I can add one behind the saddle.

bikesdirect_com

We can do lugged frame no problem
But it runs price up $100 in paint and $200 if I chrome the lugs
Plus sizes become limited due to limits on lugs available

Would people but a $350 frameset in lugged?
or $450 in lugged with lugs chromed?

bikesdirect_com

Threaded fork comment all over kinda surprise me - threading fork is easy
Maybe I should have Jeff add a 'thread fork and install headset' option
I am guessing for $40 Jeff could thread and install this : https://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ils&ProdID=657

bikesdirect_com

Next run will probably be in the early summer and I will rotate in a nice metallic red and metallic blue -- I think those would look real nice

the_don

yes, i believe they would..

the_don

damn, if you do that, you will be ticking all the boxes people want! can you do the integrated seat clamp too?? it costs about $900 for a panasonic frame. I think people would pay

spaceboy

$350 for a non-chromed, lugged frameset with integrated seatpost clamp, no mounts, unpainted track fork end, and threaded fork option? You got it. Well, at least from me.

bikesdirect_com

holy cow
$900 for a 4130 frame?
I can do a super nice DB custom tube Ti frame for that!

Maybe I could give the lugged 4130 track frame a shot

what sizes would be required
lug availablity is not like it used to be - so sizes from 52c to 58c [c-t] are probably fine
but very small and very large require lugs that are not generally available

I am also up for something fun
just look at this - which I am doing totally just for the fun of it {am I the only one that has trouble getting pictures to post where I want them to on this new system?}

erichsia

dude! You don't even need to chrome the lugs! Just do a lugged kilo! I'm telling you people will buy it! I'm telling you i will buy it!

iTripped

I actually held off getting a kilo when I heard you were considering this - I'm holding off in the hopes of getting a lugged (painted) 58". Also liking the head tube badge but like others, would prefer something more than a sticker. Still, it's a start.