Originally Posted by
doomkin
*RESOURCE THREAD: Single Speed and Fixed Gear* (read this first!)
New to single speed and/or fixed gear? Looking for recommendations on frames or parts? Want to find a bike shop in your area that can help? Online Bikeshops? DIY tips?
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The DIY thread
A discussion of budget frames
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Races and Rides
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I don't see anything about sizing a frame there, but I do see links to threads with answers to the below thread which you started.........
Originally Posted by
doomkin - Frame Upgrade: Surly V. IRO
I'm looking at upgrading my frameset to either a Surly Steamroller or IRO Jamie Roy V up from a Fuji Track.
Now, my Track really isn't very old at all. I only purchased it in May but I'm quickly realizing that it really isn't the kind of bike I'm looking for. I can't afford to have multiple bikes for multiple occasions, nor do I really get out to the track as often as I'd like. What I really need is an all weather bike with tire clearances big enough for knobbies during winter.
I did a little research and found that through my shop I can pick up a Steamroller for about what I'd pay for a Jamie Roy and am looking for some insights. Besides the Jamie Roy being aluminum and having frame/rack eyelets - what other differences/advantages/disadvantages are there?
On a side note:
How much do you guys think a blue 2006 Fuji Track framset would go for?
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...374&highlight=