Originally Posted by
lowlux
Well if i going to build custom then i need to know what exact size frame i need... I need something to go fast but be able to carry a few bags... and to move left to right pretty fast in order to dodge cars..
Where do you buy tubing? what tubing should i use? I live near salt water.. are there build kits? whats the best tubing?
I am 160 pounds, 5 foot 7.
inseam is 30"
tip of my in Dex finger to my shoulder blade is 26"
what else do i need to know? how do i figure out what size tubing do i need?
Sounds to me like you are a bike messenger, or wanting to ride like one. Hopefully the "dodging" of cars is a reference to the occasional emergency, rather than a daily riding style, but I digress.....
If you need something that is quick handling and can carry a few things, it sounds to me like a road bike or perhaps a track-style bike (popular with the messenger crowd). It depends, though, on how much you intend to carry and how you intend to carry it. If you will be using a backpack or messenger bag, a road bike or fixie / track bike would give you the best performance, at the expense of comfort and utility.
If you intend to carry more and need a rack, there are many options in performance-oriented urban bikes that offer decent handling and performance with more utility.
Search the commuting forums for the many "which bike..." threads to see what sorts of bikes are being recommended and discussed for transportation purposes. I'm sure similar threads exist in the "road" forums for the road bikes.
Good luck!