Vintage Ross frame - worth anything?
08-25-09 | 08:01 AM
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Vintage Ross frame - worth anything?
Saw this on craigslist...
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/1340874721.html
just wondering if these are good to build up a single speed?
What type of steel?
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/1340874721.html
just wondering if these are good to build up a single speed?
What type of steel?
08-25-09 | 08:19 AM
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Has horizontal rear dropouts. No derailleur mount to cut off. Not much else it appears
to cut off (not that I am recommending doing, just seems to be a trend don't you know).
Is it your size? If you are 5' 5" to 5' 9" plus or minus it will probably work.
Type of steel is probably High Tensile. Frame and fork probably come in around 8 pounds.
to cut off (not that I am recommending doing, just seems to be a trend don't you know).
Is it your size? If you are 5' 5" to 5' 9" plus or minus it will probably work.
Type of steel is probably High Tensile. Frame and fork probably come in around 8 pounds.
08-25-09 | 08:19 AM
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I can't tell for sure, but that fork looks like it might be bent. You'd want to check it out in person. I don't know what type of steel it is, but it could be built into a single speed if the frame isn't wrecked. Those stamped droupouts indicate entry level quality but that can sometimes be good in the world off single speed. First, you won't be canabalizing something super nice. Second, those droupouts will be more flexible than something forged would be. This is an advantage because single speed wheels often have smaller 120 mm hubs that require cold setting and droupout alignment. Sheldon Brown put it better than I'd be able to so here's what he said:
"For higher-quality frames with forged fork ends, this can theoretically lead to problems if the fork ends aren't re-aligned. In the case of older/cheaper frames with thin, stamped dropouts, the dropouts are flexible enough that it's not a problem."
"For higher-quality frames with forged fork ends, this can theoretically lead to problems if the fork ends aren't re-aligned. In the case of older/cheaper frames with thin, stamped dropouts, the dropouts are flexible enough that it's not a problem."
08-25-09 | 12:48 PM
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Yeah, that fork looks very very iffy so check it out good.
One other thing to consider, that frame has very relaxed geometry. I imagine FG/SS would benefit from something more aggressive?
I agree, the frame is probably 8lbs of hi-ten steel.
One other thing to consider, that frame has very relaxed geometry. I imagine FG/SS would benefit from something more aggressive?
I agree, the frame is probably 8lbs of hi-ten steel.
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08-25-09 | 12:58 PM
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The relaxed geometry can be a plus for casual fixed gear riding on the road because the front wheel will be farther from the pedals. Since you can't coast around turns it can keep you from getting hung up on the turned wheel. Also, I'm just guessing.
08-25-09 | 01:03 PM
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yeah, I know it's probably not a bad thing... I am sure sixetyfiver has something SS with relaxed geometry.
It's just something to consider, I have no idea what his goals are for this bike.
It's just something to consider, I have no idea what his goals are for this bike.
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08-25-09 | 02:17 PM
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Worth anything? No. But the price is probably in line with that value (other than the fork). If the fork is bent, I would keep looking as this bike is really not worth the additional headache.
