Lookin' for a frame....
12-01-15, 11:10 AM
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Lookin' for a frame....
I've had some decent luck with the fit of my 2014 Specialized Roubaix, and am looking for a backup bike. I don't plan to use it much, so I'm going to swap parts off of my current cross bike. Gearing will be super-low, so I might use it for light touring as well. So....
- steel frame
- preferably straight top tube
- can take canti brakes
- weight doesn't matter
- OK with a slightly longer wheelbase, or more stable steering
- size 52cm
Geometry:
Specialized Bicycle Components
Anything come to mind? Thanks.
- steel frame
- preferably straight top tube
- can take canti brakes
- weight doesn't matter
- OK with a slightly longer wheelbase, or more stable steering
- size 52cm
Geometry:
Specialized Bicycle Components
Anything come to mind? Thanks.
12-01-15, 12:54 PM
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All-City Space Horse. Checks all of your boxes except for the straight top tube (it as a slight slope to it). The bike has low bottom bracket (75 mm drop) and long chainstays (440 cm), so it is very stable at speed. I use mine as a gravel bike, and have done some light touring and singletrack riding on it, as well as 100+ mile rides on paved roads, with skinny tires on it. The bike is kind of stiff unloaded, but handles moderate loads great, while still being more zippy than a full-on touring bike.
A frameset costs around $600, and can be ordered by pretty much any bike shop. I got mine online at Universal Cycles. It is a nice enough bike that I get lots of compliments on it, but not too nice - I have no qualms riding it in the rain, mud, or getting paint chips from rocks.
A frameset costs around $600, and can be ordered by pretty much any bike shop. I got mine online at Universal Cycles. It is a nice enough bike that I get lots of compliments on it, but not too nice - I have no qualms riding it in the rain, mud, or getting paint chips from rocks.
12-04-15, 09:49 AM
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Busy around here lately, I see....
The All City is an option, the 49cm looks like it has nearly the same stack & reach as the Roubaix 52. Unfortunately, I hate the color.
Anything else come to mind? Thanks
The All City is an option, the 49cm looks like it has nearly the same stack & reach as the Roubaix 52. Unfortunately, I hate the color.
Anything else come to mind? Thanks
12-04-15, 04:33 PM
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12-04-15, 05:57 PM
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Surly Cross-Check? Or the LHT if you need even a longer wheelbase, but you'll need to think about buying 26" wheels for your frame size.
12-08-15, 12:06 PM
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There are effectively three colors Im sure any shop can get their hands on even though this year is that bland Silver the previous years can still be found. I love the green and think the light blue is nice as well.
I'm considering either a SpaceHorse or a VO Passhunter- level top tube but less tire clearance. 38 max I believe. 35 with fenders.
Just food for thought.
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