Bare Knuckle Questions
10-22-08, 12:53 PM
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Bare Knuckle Questions
I'm very interested in gettting one got about 800$ to spend on a new bike and I have been looking around for what is a good investment, quality wise.
my questions are as follows:
Where can i find a frame set I ride a old tommaso conversion 56cm atm but I hear BK run a little big should i stick with 56 or go to 54?
What sort of price am i looking at for a frame set, i have seen or heard them going for anywhere from $450 - 850.
with the BK fork and a 700c wheel is there clearance for bar spins?
and if you have any suggestions as to an alternate frame Id appreciate it. I have been riding my Conversion for about 5 years now I just dont really keep up with whats new cool so much as just riding a lot, so im a bit uninformed
Thanks guys and girls
my questions are as follows:
Where can i find a frame set I ride a old tommaso conversion 56cm atm but I hear BK run a little big should i stick with 56 or go to 54?
What sort of price am i looking at for a frame set, i have seen or heard them going for anywhere from $450 - 850.
with the BK fork and a 700c wheel is there clearance for bar spins?
and if you have any suggestions as to an alternate frame Id appreciate it. I have been riding my Conversion for about 5 years now I just dont really keep up with whats new cool so much as just riding a lot, so im a bit uninformed
Thanks guys and girls
10-22-08, 02:20 PM
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I have a 56 bareknuckle and normally ride a 56 road bike. It fits good but standover height is higher than normal cause of the track geometry.
price is going to be probably around 750 - 500 depending if you go new or used. check thebikebiz.com or yojimbosgarage for pricing on new.
the bareknuckle won't spin a 700c wheel so if you're planning on getting that frame and looking to do tricks you'll need to get a 650c wheel. if you're planning on it for a trick bike i would say size down also.
if you're looking for a bike to do tricks on then look at picking up a brooklyn machine works gangsta frame. that'll spin a 700c and is a steel frame. i think it's about 800 new too.
price is going to be probably around 750 - 500 depending if you go new or used. check thebikebiz.com or yojimbosgarage for pricing on new.
the bareknuckle won't spin a 700c wheel so if you're planning on getting that frame and looking to do tricks you'll need to get a 650c wheel. if you're planning on it for a trick bike i would say size down also.
if you're looking for a bike to do tricks on then look at picking up a brooklyn machine works gangsta frame. that'll spin a 700c and is a steel frame. i think it's about 800 new too.
