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09-21-15 | 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by danko

I'm looking to build a custom commuter/light touring bike with a Rohloff Speedhub and need some frame recommendations.

My criteria are:
-Steel
-Classic geometry - horizontal top tube
-Fits the Rohloff speedhub without need for chain tensioner (horizontal dropouts?)
-Ability to run wide-ish tires (700x32 or x38)
-Ability to have a rear rack

So far, I've found the Surly Cross-Check frame. Are there any others that I should be looking at?

Thanks!

PS: Apologies if this is posted in the wrong subforum.

I was thinking of building the same thing you are but with a slightly smaller budget, nexus instead of a rohloff. Cross check is my go-to. The Straggler if you want disks. Alternatively, many classic steel bikes fit the criteria.

Also, the bike doesn't have to have "horizontal" dropouts, as long as they're not vertical, you're fine. Anything but vertical, (horizontal, 45 degrees, -45 degrees, etc. will work.)

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