Help with frames.
#1
Help with frames.
So I'm lookin at building up a pot-hole eating street machine with a few specific things in mind.
Basically, I'm looking for a frame that's similar to the brooklyn machine works frame on FGG two days ago.
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2006/apr/Fixedrider_2.htm
Sloping top tube and tight clearances, but regular sized tires. If I could use a 700mm tire, that would be awesome. The less braze ons the better, as I'll be using 1 front brake and nothing on the rear. While a water bottle cage might be a nice thing, its not really important.
Any ideas on what's out there?
Basically, I'm looking for a frame that's similar to the brooklyn machine works frame on FGG two days ago.
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2006/apr/Fixedrider_2.htm
Sloping top tube and tight clearances, but regular sized tires. If I could use a 700mm tire, that would be awesome. The less braze ons the better, as I'll be using 1 front brake and nothing on the rear. While a water bottle cage might be a nice thing, its not really important.
Any ideas on what's out there?
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Originally Posted by mrRed
Any ideas on what's out there?
I'm feelin the puglsey - looks like fun - bianchi also makes some ruff-ridin frames too (D.I.S.S., S.I.S.S., etc)
#15
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Bikes: heh, like that info would fit here...
At the NAHBS Peacock Grove Cycles had a single speed with those same tires. Three identical chainrings, three identical cogs, and three chains connecting them. I've got pics somewhere...
#16
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Originally Posted by mrRed
So I'm lookin at building up a pot-hole eating street machine with a few specific things in mind....
...Sloping top tube and tight clearances, but regular sized tires.
...Sloping top tube and tight clearances, but regular sized tires.
For a good urban runner, that can take some abuse, I'd recommend the On-One Il Pompino:
Cyclocross style clearance, compact geo, and a nice price.
If you don't want it so crossy, I'd say the Redline 9-2-5 would do you well:
Similar compact geo, clearance for bigger tires and/or fenders (included), and a VERY nice price.
#19
hmmm, I was at the LBS last night and saw a Kona Unit, and damn ... that's a pretty sweet bike. I'd have to build up another rear wheel for it to be fixed, but the option of being able to easily mount dual discs (without buying a new fork, etc..) is pretty appealing out of the box, although a bigger gear and chopped bars would be neccessary.
#20
I am looking for something extremely similar, basically just like the redline 9-2-5 is there any other options? I am wanting to find something with a sloping top-tube but not so "crossy" as described above, the redline seems perfect but would be interested if there are any other similar bikes out there?
I have a 58cm Soma Rush that is not quite what I am looking for, I want to set it up as a SS and the rush isn't made for that, I would always trade if anyone had any offers.....
Any other suggestions anyone?
I have a 58cm Soma Rush that is not quite what I am looking for, I want to set it up as a SS and the rush isn't made for that, I would always trade if anyone had any offers.....
Any other suggestions anyone?






