Supergo Access 03 XCL Frame for multiuse bike?
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Supergo Access 03 XCL Frame for multiuse bike?
Just wondering if anyone had any opinions on this frame. I'm wondering if it'd be good to build up as a multi-purpose bike, i.e. cantilever brakes, drop bars, bar end shifters, 700cx35 tires, touring fork, rack, panniers...you get the idea.
Here's the address to the product page.
https://www.supergo.com/profile.cfm?LPROD_ID=19332#
Here's the address to the product page.
https://www.supergo.com/profile.cfm?LPROD_ID=19332#
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Unless I missed something, it looks like a standard MTB frame designed for 26" wheels. so you couldn't use 700x35 tires.
It also looks like attaching a real rear rack (not a seat-post rack) might be difficult.
I didn't see any eyelets near the seat cluster for attaching the rack, and I wasn't sure if there were eyelets on the dropouts, either.
I use an aluminum framed MTB (trek 6500) for commuting. I found an attachment that allowed me to put a rack on the back (the attachment provided a place to bolt the rack at the top of the seat stays), but found the chainstays too short for medium-sized panniers due to heel clearance problems. Instead I just throw my stuff into a backpack and ride to work.
It is a nice-looking frame.
It also looks like attaching a real rear rack (not a seat-post rack) might be difficult.
I didn't see any eyelets near the seat cluster for attaching the rack, and I wasn't sure if there were eyelets on the dropouts, either.
I use an aluminum framed MTB (trek 6500) for commuting. I found an attachment that allowed me to put a rack on the back (the attachment provided a place to bolt the rack at the top of the seat stays), but found the chainstays too short for medium-sized panniers due to heel clearance problems. Instead I just throw my stuff into a backpack and ride to work.
It is a nice-looking frame.
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Nashbar has a touring frame/fork for $50 more that would probably work better. The pictures page has 2 pics of it, one with the bare frame/fork, and the one below of the bike all built up. They must sell them in their store like that. I'd love to ride it. Seems like there's a 10% off coupon code floating around here too...
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duh, you're right *oops* about the wheels....i was going for the image, rather than the true specs when I was describing my plans. So I guess if I got this I'd go with 26x1.25....
but you're probably right about the chainstay length...I was noticing that too...I wear size 11.5 shoe so...maybe not the best idea.
but you're probably right about the chainstay length...I was noticing that too...I wear size 11.5 shoe so...maybe not the best idea.