Bike Forums

Bike Forums (https://www.bikeforums.net/forum.php)
-   Singlespeed & Fixed Gear (https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/)
-   -   here's the deal...little help? (https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/50431-heres-deal-little-help.html)

cripiter 04-22-04 11:51 AM

here's the deal...little help?
 
i saved up a bunch of $ and decided the only thing i wanted was a new bike. after much debate i decided on a custom track frame & fork (the first track frame i've had and also the first fixed. as it stands i ride a ss road) i've got most of my parts planned out: sugino 75 cranks, maybe a king headset, paul hubs laced to cxp33's or open pros, airwing bars, and all the other random parts to compleat it.

so the first thing would be if anyone has any better suggestions on components that would be awesome.
the next order of business is fork rake, to rake or not to rake?
i'm want it to be as beefy as possible for everyday city riding. any help would be greatly appreciated.

digdug 04-22-04 12:15 PM

how much can you spend? I know a lot of people swear by serotta...the vanillas look incredible too.

al5 04-22-04 12:16 PM

mmm.. vanilla..

digdug 04-22-04 12:33 PM

I guess the thing with the vanillas is that you're looking at a year wait time...with the serottas i think it might be as little as a month, maybe less?

hey al5, nice icon!

cripiter 04-22-04 12:52 PM

you misunderstood i already put the deposit down on the frame it'll be done sometime next month the wait was like 10-12 weeks...now if i can only afford to outfit it heh.

bombusben 04-22-04 12:57 PM

yea, depends how much cash you are willing to part with-
I think all the components you're looking at are high quality. The difference between most high end stuff is personal preference- a campy bb is nice, so is a dura ace and sugino. I think diminishing returns start when looking at ti hatta headsets.


so what frame did you get?

digdug 04-22-04 12:58 PM

oh! I see now...sorry!

so what frame did you get?

cripiter 04-22-04 01:01 PM

a circle a, lugged columbus zerouno with paul drop outs...i'm thinking army green with a black star behind the badge like the one on the site. :)

jitensha! 04-22-04 01:10 PM


Originally Posted by cripiter
a circle a, lugged columbus zerouno with paul drop outs...i'm thinking army green with a black star behind the badge like the one on the site. :)

how much did that end up costing, if you don't mind me asking. i'm looking a possibly getting a new frame later this year.

j-

...jeff 04-22-04 01:12 PM

link?

cripiter 04-22-04 01:14 PM

http://www.circleacycles.com/gallery_detail.asp?id=2

thats the color i think i'm getting but not with stars all over...it came to 1000 even

cripiter 04-22-04 01:17 PM

http://www.circleacycles.com/gallery_detail.asp?id=18

this is the guys bike who builds them...so hot, i picked it up and it felt like it floated off the ground

riderx 04-22-04 01:26 PM


Originally Posted by cripiter
the next order of business is fork rake, to rake or not to rake?
i'm want it to be as beefy as possible for everyday city riding. any help would be greatly appreciated.

Find out what the builder recommends. They've designed the angles, etc. for the frame, they will be able to recommend a fork that works with it.

digdug 04-22-04 02:57 PM

damn! I'm jealous...those circle a's are hot...and so are the paul dropouts.

digdug 04-22-04 02:57 PM

also, that's a great deal...$1000 for a custom frame.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:34 PM.


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.