Originally Posted by nickf829
Im throwing around the idea of a ultralight fixed, but seems it's hard to find carbon or titanium frames exclusively for fixed/ss, anyone have any suggestions?
I built a 23lb BMX bike back in 2002, when "light" bikes averaged 30+ lbs. I did it as a project for a BMX magazine who ran it as a story. I gathered parts from about 10-15 different "best of breed" manufacturers.
What I learned was:
- Crap gets real expensive, real quick. Especially when you are talking Ti crank spindles, Ti spokes, Carbon Fiber frame, and all of that jazz.
- Light parts tend to be a bit more delicate with a shorter lifespan.
- It definitely wouldn't be worth it if I were spending my own cash. (The product manufacturers donated the products in order to be part of the Mag's story)
Unless you are planning on using this bike to make money (i.e. racing and winning), I'd say set your sights on a Light Fixed instead of Ultra-Light.