Planning on upgrading to a new frameset; need some recommendations.
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Planning on upgrading to a new frameset; need some recommendations.
I'm looking for a strong, decent, lightweight (steel, aluminum if possible, optional) frameset with the top tube sloping forward towards the stem (not sure if I described that correctly, sorry) in the 100-500 price range. I love the feel of my Montgomery Ward conversion, but I feel like it's time to upgrade to a real track frame and as my bike for the rest of my life if I like it.
Any recommendations are appreciated, thanks for the help in advance.
Any recommendations are appreciated, thanks for the help in advance.
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Doesn't have a negative sloping top tube, brah.
I think you'll have a hard time finding that kind of frame in your price range. The only two I can think of are the Affinity Lo Pro and the Cinelli Mash, which are both way out of your budget. The only thing I can see is an old tarck pursuit frame, which may be hard finding.
I think you'll have a hard time finding that kind of frame in your price range. The only two I can think of are the Affinity Lo Pro and the Cinelli Mash, which are both way out of your budget. The only thing I can see is an old tarck pursuit frame, which may be hard finding.
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yea, that saddle to drop is pretty harsh.
however, i just got mine in a large, and it's not bad at all. in fact, it's one of the more comfortable bike's i've ridden. going back and forth btwn the lo pro and the leader, i much prefer the lo pro. as discussed before, it's just an elongated seat tube, with normal "tark geometry". i think that thomson seatpost they have on there is a stupid kinda setback. but that's just me
don't be scurred of the sloping top tube. it's an excellent ride
however, i just got mine in a large, and it's not bad at all. in fact, it's one of the more comfortable bike's i've ridden. going back and forth btwn the lo pro and the leader, i much prefer the lo pro. as discussed before, it's just an elongated seat tube, with normal "tark geometry". i think that thomson seatpost they have on there is a stupid kinda setback. but that's just me
don't be scurred of the sloping top tube. it's an excellent ride
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The drop on the Lo-Pro probs isn't any more severe than that of a normal road bike that isn't set up with a bunch of spacers and a positive stem. People just freak out because of the way the tt slopes.
also, DAT rear tire clearance.
also, DAT rear tire clearance.
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Motobecane Team Track https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...team_track.htm you win
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you should definitely get a kagero if you want aluminum, but there are only like 60 framesets going to be made, so they might be a little expensive
or affinity if steel
or affinity if steel
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thanks for the help guys. yeah that affinity lo pro is catching my eye, but so is that kagero. is that the full name of the bike brand?
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Less back-breaking only because of the viewing angle.
Honestly, I don't understand why people ride pursuit frames on the road. I mean, they are fine for very small distances, but there's no getting around that saddle to bar drop unless you get a frame a few sizes larger than normal.
Comfort = speed in the long run
Honestly, I don't understand why people ride pursuit frames on the road. I mean, they are fine for very small distances, but there's no getting around that saddle to bar drop unless you get a frame a few sizes larger than normal.
Comfort = speed in the long run
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Your cog is slipping.
The Kagero is a frame being produced by Leader for Pedal Consumption. As max said though, production will be extremely limited so it may be hard to get your hands on one.
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street cred? that's why you're getting at me? cuz i want a track frame with a sloping top tube that not everyone has? so i can be noticed that i have the most expensive bike in my city? in my block? shooo, am i tripping or do i just see another person hating on another cyclist because of their wants.
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Less back-breaking only because of the viewing angle.
Honestly, I don't understand why people ride pursuit frames on the road. I mean, they are fine for very small distances, but there's no getting around that saddle to bar drop unless you get a frame a few sizes larger than normal.
Comfort = speed in the long run
Honestly, I don't understand why people ride pursuit frames on the road. I mean, they are fine for very small distances, but there's no getting around that saddle to bar drop unless you get a frame a few sizes larger than normal.
Comfort = speed in the long run
edit: also, headtube length.
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yeesh. i bought mine to support my LBS cause the dudes in there always take care of me. didn't realize it was such a statement. if i was into tricking, i'd get the cyclone. if i was into road biking, i'd get the 212. if i was in san fran i'd get the mash.
just tryin to support the local dudes.
just tryin to support the local dudes.