Originally Posted by
sedition
I need help picking out a new frame.
Here is the deal. I rode a mtn bike around Boston for 10 years (high school into adulthood). A few years ago I decided to get a more street orientated bike. I ended up with a Redline 925. I am now looking to start piecing together an upgrade over the next few months. I don't know much about bike geometry, but I do know that I wish the 925 had a little shorter wheelbase for more agile city / traffic handling. I also don't know much about long-term quality among the major manufactures. The frames I am currently considering are:
Pista
Iro Mark V
Kilo TT
Surly Steamroller
i think it depends on several factors. 1) are you going to keep the redline and use this for a second bike? 2) what is the primary use of this new bike?
i mention this because i was in a similar position; i have a bianchi san jose which i enjoy for its versatility (use it for commuting, some leisure rides, trips around town), but lately i've been wanting a faster, more aggressive bike. i ended up getting a kilo tt because of the steeper geometry and it will be primarily used as a 2nd bike for those faster group or solo training rides. i got something more specific because i knew i was going to keep two bikes around.