Low aluminum track frameset
08-31-24 | 04:07 PM
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Low aluminum track frameset
Picking up this Low frameset... Never had experience with track/fixed gear (I'm a roadie). Should be pretty easy to build up on my own, I assume? Anyone know about these frames? From my online research, it looks like they were hand-made by Andrew Low in San Francisco? TIA
09-04-24 | 07:44 PM
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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
However much you want to pay for it. Andrew Low makes great bikes but in the end it is a used bike and is a fixed gear probably with a track geo so a more limited market. One picture doesn't give you much but if you want to pay a bunch for it go for it if not don't.
09-13-24 | 04:24 PM
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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
09-13-24 | 06:59 PM
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My choice would be Sugino 75 DD, EAI Gold Medal Cog and Izumi Super Toughness Chain. For wheels I would go with some Mack Hubs and some Velocity rims. Something nice and handmade. But that is me personally. All City New Sheriff SLs would be my normal choice for great quality but lower cost hubs but they are not being made currently. Phil Wood is another neat option but their hubs are a bit heavier but really excellent quality and that Phil logo always makes me swoon.
09-14-24 | 02:29 PM
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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
In the end I think a 144 crank can go down to a 42 and the largest EAI cog is an 18t so that is your lowest gear but I know Sugino has some crazy big chainrings so you can go pretty crazy at the high end though a larger set up on both ends is going to be more efficient just as an FYI.
