Potential frame for a cheap first time fixie

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07-22-10 | 08:09 PM

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cg1985

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From: Ypsilanti, MI

Bikes: Rocky Mountain RC30, Soma Sport Fixed

Yea, I am really lucky to have friends with parts and good sources for said parts.

07-23-10 | 02:59 AM

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RoadJerk

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From: Lost Angeles

Bikes: Crosslake Aluminum Track

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Originally Posted by TheBikeRollsOn

I see where you're coming from. But in a lot of cases conversion frames offer more practical rides for street use. They often have more comfortable geometry, have water bottle cages, and can be had for cheaper than a track frame of the same quality. I just don't understand the hype of "track geometry" for bikes that will never touch a velodrome.

Well i've never been on a drome on my track frame, but I love how precise and stiff it feels on short rides. I have a road bike for long rides, and when I go out on the track frame/fixed im ussually sprinting around wasting some energy and having fun. And for that i like the "tight" feel of the track geo. Kind of like how people buy exotic cars that are impracticable for long trips, but they drive them on the weekend.

07-25-10 | 03:36 AM

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Pamtivek

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Now this is the diy spirit I was looking for: (warning by unterhausen: NSFW language)

edit: haha, "you wanna be somewhat delicate"

Last edited by unterhausen; 07-25-10 at 08:21 AM. Reason: nsfw warning

07-25-10 | 03:51 AM

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Squirrelli

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That guy is an absolute joke but definitely entertaining to watch him do senseless crap.

07-25-10 | 06:17 AM

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Retro Grouch

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From: St Peters, Missouri

Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.

How tall are you?

That's a bike frame for a tall person. If it doesn't fit, it isn't a good deal.

07-25-10 | 09:00 AM

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Pamtivek

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro Grouch

How tall are you?

That's a bike frame for a tall person. If it doesn't fit, it isn't a good deal.

I'm 193cm or 6.3 in feet. I was interested in the frame because I assumed the size was right (and the price of course), the nice looks I regard as a bonus...

I think I'll definitely buy it...I'll be posting detailed photos once I get it.