Good fixed gear frames under $400?
#4
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I'll be riding on the road on it all the time and for material, I'd mostly like want aluminum. But I'll take steel if the frame is nice enough.
#5
There is the Leader 725, but I doubt it'll be much different from your current frame. For that price range, I'd honestly probably grab an All City Big Block Frameset, but it's not going to be more aggressive. There's also the Pake French 75 Frameset, which will be available in matte black shortly.
Why are you looking to upgrade?
Why are you looking to upgrade?
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There is the Leader 725, but I doubt it'll be much different from your current frame. For that price range, I'd honestly probably grab an All City Big Block Frameset, but it's not going to be more aggressive. There's also the Pake French 75 Frameset, which will be available in matte black shortly.
Why are you looking to upgrade?
Why are you looking to upgrade?
Honestly, I want to upgrade because I don't like the geometry of the LV2 or the look that much. As of now I'm thinking of getting like a silver Leader 722 or an IRO Mark V Pro
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#8
I don't think you really know what you're looking for. You said you want more aggressive geometry, but neither the Leader 722, nor the IRO Mark V Pro will provide that. Not saying they not good frame, and I'd recommend a 722 to anybody, but not if you're looking for aggressive.
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I don't think you really know what you're looking for. You said you want more aggressive geometry, but neither the Leader 722, nor the IRO Mark V Pro will provide that. Not saying they not good frame, and I'd recommend a 722 to anybody, but not if you're looking for aggressive.
#10
I can't find a geo chart for the LV2 frame, but the 722 just has more of a road-like, relaxed geometry(compared to other track bikes).
It's a great bike, and if you're just looking for something different than what you have, I think you'd enjoy it.
It's a great bike, and if you're just looking for something different than what you have, I think you'd enjoy it.
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#23
save up and get a felt tk3; dunno how it rides, but the one in the LBS looks extremely track-y.
also looks like a PITA on the road, but....
https://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2012...eries/TK3.aspx
also looks like a PITA on the road, but....
https://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2012...eries/TK3.aspx



