Building a beater; help with frame much appreciated (searched to no avail).
03-15-13, 02:15 AM
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Building a beater; help with frame much appreciated (searched to no avail).
I'm about to build a commuter for taking a beating from everyday use, and I'd like some advice or links to resources for my frame. I'm going to be giving it a few coats of truck-bed liner to protect it from the usual: bike racks, wrecks, drunken misbehavior, etc. Obviously, I'm not looking for a crazy nice frame or anything; I just need some direction to look in.
Criteria is basically:
Stiffer steel alloy (more power to cranks plz)
Durable welds
Tighter wheel base
Higher bottom bracket.
Budget: $200-$300 range ($400 if nothing else fits the bill).
Thanks!
Criteria is basically:
Stiffer steel alloy (more power to cranks plz)
Durable welds
Tighter wheel base
Higher bottom bracket.
Budget: $200-$300 range ($400 if nothing else fits the bill).
Thanks!
Last edited by I_Draft_Cars; 03-15-13 at 06:28 PM. Reason: Meant to specify steel frame
03-15-13, 02:36 AM
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If you're looking for a new frame with track ends, I'd go for the Eighthinch Scrambler V3. $150 for the frame, fork, seatpost, seat clamp, and headset. Super solid frame for the money and makes a great beater.
Here's mine:
Here's mine:
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03-15-13, 06:40 PM
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PeDDeR27:
How would you compare the Scrambler with the IRO Mark V Pro? The biggest difference seems to be that the Mark V has Reynolds 631 steel, while the Scrambler has 4130 Chromoly steel. From what I've read, the Reynolds 631 is stronger, which would be better for a beater...even if the frame is $50 more.
seau grateau:
Sorry, I forgot to specify that I'm looking for a steel frame. =)
How would you compare the Scrambler with the IRO Mark V Pro? The biggest difference seems to be that the Mark V has Reynolds 631 steel, while the Scrambler has 4130 Chromoly steel. From what I've read, the Reynolds 631 is stronger, which would be better for a beater...even if the frame is $50 more.
seau grateau:
Sorry, I forgot to specify that I'm looking for a steel frame. =)
03-15-13, 09:18 PM
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The IRO Mark V Pro is a nicer frame and has better tubing, but I don't think that makes it necessarily better for a beater. I mean, it is a beater.. plus the Scrambler V3 should be plenty strong enough.
The Scrambler has a shorter TT length.
The Scrambler V3 has a steeper angles than the Mark V Pro, so it's a little more aggressive. Mark V will be more relaxed.
Mark V Pro has a higher BB and a shorter wheelbase.
The Scrambler V3 has gussets (supposedly for more strength).
Mark V Pro has no cable guides or any bottle mounts.
Scrambler V3 has cable guides and water bottle bosses.
I've heard that a while ago IRO was hard to contact, but I don't know about know.
IMO, the IRO has better frame quality, but if this is for a beater, I think the Eighthinch would be a better choice although it is slightly more aggressive.
The Scrambler has a shorter TT length.
The Scrambler V3 has a steeper angles than the Mark V Pro, so it's a little more aggressive. Mark V will be more relaxed.
Mark V Pro has a higher BB and a shorter wheelbase.
The Scrambler V3 has gussets (supposedly for more strength).
Mark V Pro has no cable guides or any bottle mounts.
Scrambler V3 has cable guides and water bottle bosses.
I've heard that a while ago IRO was hard to contact, but I don't know about know.
IMO, the IRO has better frame quality, but if this is for a beater, I think the Eighthinch would be a better choice although it is slightly more aggressive.
03-15-13, 09:22 PM
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Nashbar always has frames on sale. I just bought a Fuji track frame for $129.00 - a bargain. I'm building up a SS with parts on hand.
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Catego...0001&metaData=
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Catego...0001&metaData=
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03-15-13, 10:35 PM
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CityGrounds has some dealz too. Leader 722 for 150 if you're really tall or really short.
03-16-13, 06:05 AM
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https://www.fyxation.com/shop/en/fixe...gear-bike.html
its a whee bit over your budget but its a complete or just the frameset https://www.fyxation.com/shop/en/13-frames-forks
its a whee bit over your budget but its a complete or just the frameset https://www.fyxation.com/shop/en/13-frames-forks
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03-16-13, 09:06 AM
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https://www.fyxation.com/shop/en/fixe...gear-bike.html
its a whee bit over your budget but its a complete or just the frameset https://www.fyxation.com/shop/en/13-frames-forks
its a whee bit over your budget but its a complete or just the frameset https://www.fyxation.com/shop/en/13-frames-forks
03-16-13, 11:49 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
03-16-13, 11:51 AM
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If you're looking for a new frame with track ends, I'd go for the Eighthinch Scrambler V3. $150 for the frame, fork, seatpost, seat clamp, and headset. Super solid frame for the money and makes a great beater.
Here's mine:
Here's mine:
03-16-13, 12:04 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
They are affiliated but Wheel and Sprocket was around years before EighthInch was even a company.
03-17-13, 08:30 PM
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