Advice on a new frame
#1
Advice on a new frame
Hi everyone,
I'm new around the forum and I just had some kind of a noob question I guess so i apologize in advance!
I started to ride fix about 7 months ago on a 4130 steel bike that is becoming my winter ride so I'm looking at different frames as a upgrade for next year. I'm mainly commuting and doing 40 or so kilometers about 2 or 3 times a month but I'm looking for a fixed frame. I know i have a lot of options of brands, frames and all of that but i really can't decide... So far I'd like something light (not necessarily aluminum) and cool to ride. A drilled frame would be the only thing I need. So far I got those ones : BLB La piovra AIR ; Engine 11 Vortex ; Breakbrake 17 Transfer ; Colossi Al Colossione ; Cueva Vuelta (but hard to find something about it). I was looking at a Vigorelli as well but I don't think it would be suited for my use (or wallet). Lastly being in Montreal I thought about maybe buying a Marinoni so if anyone has an experience with their frames..( I heard they were good)
Thank you all for your feedback (i didn't wanted to be a noob but i guess I am)
I'm new around the forum and I just had some kind of a noob question I guess so i apologize in advance!
I started to ride fix about 7 months ago on a 4130 steel bike that is becoming my winter ride so I'm looking at different frames as a upgrade for next year. I'm mainly commuting and doing 40 or so kilometers about 2 or 3 times a month but I'm looking for a fixed frame. I know i have a lot of options of brands, frames and all of that but i really can't decide... So far I'd like something light (not necessarily aluminum) and cool to ride. A drilled frame would be the only thing I need. So far I got those ones : BLB La piovra AIR ; Engine 11 Vortex ; Breakbrake 17 Transfer ; Colossi Al Colossione ; Cueva Vuelta (but hard to find something about it). I was looking at a Vigorelli as well but I don't think it would be suited for my use (or wallet). Lastly being in Montreal I thought about maybe buying a Marinoni so if anyone has an experience with their frames..( I heard they were good)
Thank you all for your feedback (i didn't wanted to be a noob but i guess I am)
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Clark W. Griswold




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Hi everyone,
I'm new around the forum and I just had some kind of a noob question I guess so i apologize in advance!
I started to ride fix about 7 months ago on a 4130 steel bike that is becoming my winter ride so I'm looking at different frames as a upgrade for next year. I'm mainly commuting and doing 40 or so kilometers about 2 or 3 times a month but I'm looking for a fixed frame. I know i have a lot of options of brands, frames and all of that but i really can't decide... So far I'd like something light (not necessarily aluminum) and cool to ride. A drilled frame would be the only thing I need. So far I got those ones : BLB La piovra AIR ; Engine 11 Vortex ; Breakbrake 17 Transfer ; Colossi Al Colossione ; Cueva Vuelta (but hard to find something about it). I was looking at a Vigorelli as well but I don't think it would be suited for my use (or wallet). Lastly being in Montreal I thought about maybe buying a Marinoni so if anyone has an experience with their frames..( I heard they were good)
Thank you all for your feedback (i didn't wanted to be a noob but i guess I am)
I'm new around the forum and I just had some kind of a noob question I guess so i apologize in advance!
I started to ride fix about 7 months ago on a 4130 steel bike that is becoming my winter ride so I'm looking at different frames as a upgrade for next year. I'm mainly commuting and doing 40 or so kilometers about 2 or 3 times a month but I'm looking for a fixed frame. I know i have a lot of options of brands, frames and all of that but i really can't decide... So far I'd like something light (not necessarily aluminum) and cool to ride. A drilled frame would be the only thing I need. So far I got those ones : BLB La piovra AIR ; Engine 11 Vortex ; Breakbrake 17 Transfer ; Colossi Al Colossione ; Cueva Vuelta (but hard to find something about it). I was looking at a Vigorelli as well but I don't think it would be suited for my use (or wallet). Lastly being in Montreal I thought about maybe buying a Marinoni so if anyone has an experience with their frames..( I heard they were good)
Thank you all for your feedback (i didn't wanted to be a noob but i guess I am)
I would probably go with a Surly Steamroller for commuting or of course find a Cinelli Work frame but I like wider tires.
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Clark W. Griswold




Joined: Mar 2014
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Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
Then go for it. Getting a nice quality bike from the start is a great way to go. It will cost more initially but might save you in the long term. Get what you want and enjoy life.
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