Recommend Me A Frame Under $375!
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Recommend Me A Frame Under $375!
I'm looking for a fixed gear frame for under $375, that looks like a Leader 735 or Unknown LV2 or something similar with like a wide bottom tube.


The cheaper the better but just post any suggestions you have.
Thanks!


The cheaper the better but just post any suggestions you have.
Thanks!
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Track Fixie Road Bike Frame with Fork Black 53cm - $139

https://www.amazon.com/Track-Fixie-Ro...4265008&sr=8-6
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This >>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/TRAPB-track-...item45f9f699ac Is that downtube big enough for you ?
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Track Fixie Road Bike Frame with Fork Black 53cm - $139

https://www.amazon.com/Track-Fixie-Ro...4265008&sr=8-6
You better believe it.
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https://www.amazon.com/Track-Fixie-Ro...4265008&sr=8-6
You better believe it.
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That looks a lot like my VISP, which is a boat anchor, much heavier than my 721. No comparison IMO.
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I realize the 721 doesn't have that cool downtube you like but it seems like people who have them really like them and I've seen some sweet builds.
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The 721 does look nice, and it could be a second choice for me but I really like how the seat post tube of the 735 and Unknown LV2's look.
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Actually, the 721 has a pretty large downtube. And a seatube cutout looks stupid unless you slam the rear wheel. I much prefer simple round seatubes.
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What is the point of a seat tube cutout? I think they look nice but do they have any point at all?
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They provide rear tire clearance for large aero seatubes and short chainstays. Really just a racing thang.
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This is the bike I have right now, do you think an Unknown LV2 or a 721 would look better?
I think the seatpost tube cutout is pointless for my bike but it does like pretty cool. But I don't know if I'd put down $100+ more just for that.
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The frame is about a pound heavier. The VISP is all thick straight gage tubing, sort of like an aluminum equivalent of a cheap hiten steel frame. The Leaders are butted tubing and a lot lighter. The VISP fork weighs close to 2 lbs, and has a steel steerer tube. My 721 bike with a full carbon fork is 2-1/2 lbs lighter than the VISP (16.5 .vs. 19.0 lbs), but the 721 also has some light carbon bits on it as well.



