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05-24-13 | 06:25 AM

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bngbox

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Newest Visp TRX999 Frame/Bike Build [Updated Pics Oct. 6 - pg.2]

Hi all! I'm new to the forums and just started getting into fixed gear bikes this year. Now I know what you're thinking...newbie on the forums, got a cheap Visp frame to build his hipster fixie... Well before you flame, give my post a chance.

I got a really cheap, generic, fixed gear bike a few months ago because I needed a bike to ride around China while I'm living here (from the United States, working here right now). After a little while and some researching, I realized that all the parts sucked and things started breaking. I found a lot of frames to replace mine, but I really did like the look of the Leader frames because they were less expensive and I was on a budget. Before you start flaming there, I know that a lot of people are against Leaders and that's fine, and your own opinion, but I think they're a great starter frame for the price. However, those frames are way more expensive over here than they are in the U.S., so I had to go with something else.

The Visp frames caught my eye, but all the posts I've seen on any forums have all been from 3-4 years ago! So there wasn't really much help there because yes, their frames back then were definitely much crappier than they are now. It looked as though these TRX999 frames were the newest ones now, but there hadn't been any news on them from the biking community. So I bit the bullet and just went with it because I loved the look of the frame and it seemed as though it would fit me (sizing chart below). The smallest size for this newest one is 55cm so I went with that one, but as you can see, the dimensions are a little different than Leaders. With a 90cm stem, it fits me quite comfortably actually.

I also thought this would be a good chance for new interested owners to see the newest frame from Visp. Includes the smooth welds and new type of seat clamp.

Here is my bike build below, made with a lot of non-brand name, but decent quality/sturdy (in my experience so far) parts. The bike weighs a total of 20.9lbs or 9.5kg. I'm planning to get nicer wheels and tires when I get the money, but I'm using leftover deep v's from my old bike for now. The bike still feels pretty light for a street goer and the frame is very stiff as an aluminum frame should be (frame is 4lbs and carbon fork is less than 1lb while the stock fork is about 2lbs). I don't have straps right now, but I am considering them. I've gotten pretty good at moderating my speed without them and I really like being able to jump on and off of them easily, especially with the crazy city I'm in right now.

Let me know what you guys think and try not to flame without constructive criticism please. It is my first real attempt at building a bike after all.