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Old 02-26-08 | 04:07 PM
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I have a 59 cm Mark V which fits like a 57. It is great because the BB height is nice and high along with being able to fit big tires on it (A VERY BIG + if you intend to make it an all weather bike) I can fit 32mm tires on it easy and am thinking about trying out 35mm just because I want to see if it's possible. I was looking at the Angus but I was looking for an all black bike. Also the fact that a Mark V is so versatile allowing it to be both fixed and singlespeed is an added bonus where the Angus doesn't have a rear brake hole. Sure it's a heavy frameset (due to the fork being just as heavy as only the frame) but you're looking at a really solid bike that you won't have to worry about too much. Overall it seems, to me, the Mark V is the best bet for all around use while being a comfy track bike as well.

The Angus looks really nice and if I were to get another frame, I think I'd go for it myself. I don't know if the tubing feel will be a big difference but weight may be noticed. I'd turn it into a "nice" bike.

The Jamie is a really nice bike too but full aluminum is really sucky on long rides. I think the Jamie is best suited as an artillery bike since it can do all. I think of it as the "touring" frame of track bikes. It can fit up to 38mm tires with room for fenders.

Mind you I have no experience with the Jamie or Angus but I hope that helps ya out.

Here's how mine is set up with 32mm tires (it's fixed not SS):

Space in the rear

Front space

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