I want a light weight fixie
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I want a light weight fixie
Is a track bike the only way to get a fixie in the 17lb range?
I have my eyes on a Argon 18 Electron complete for around 800$. The shop is willing to replace the fork with one from a road bike for me so I can mount a front brake.
I had and sold a Raleigh Rush hour 2014 which weighed 24lbs in a 50cm!
I'm coming from 15lb road bikes and stiffness is not that big of a concern for me as I only use it for commuting 15km each way every day.
Any suggestions for something light in my price range?
I have my eyes on a Argon 18 Electron complete for around 800$. The shop is willing to replace the fork with one from a road bike for me so I can mount a front brake.
I had and sold a Raleigh Rush hour 2014 which weighed 24lbs in a 50cm!
I'm coming from 15lb road bikes and stiffness is not that big of a concern for me as I only use it for commuting 15km each way every day.
Any suggestions for something light in my price range?
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He's looking at argon he has a high price range and you suggest a ****ing kilo tt.
I don't understand.
I don't understand.
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Sorry but I'm not crazy about chromed out vintage looking bikes like the kilo, wabi, Fuji entry level, and bianchi pista.
Not gonna attach saddle bags or anything either. Just a clip on fender when the weather calls for rain.
Can anyone suggest some of these fixie brands to look up that have alu frame plus cf fork?
I know there's leader and state...
Not gonna attach saddle bags or anything either. Just a clip on fender when the weather calls for rain.
Can anyone suggest some of these fixie brands to look up that have alu frame plus cf fork?
I know there's leader and state...
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I saw a thread like this before and the poster got smashed
I don't think it's wrong to want to ride something light and fun. Plus... Mashing/accelerating on the Raleigh made my knees hate me for a while.
I'll check out Dolan's website.
I don't think it's wrong to want to ride something light and fun. Plus... Mashing/accelerating on the Raleigh made my knees hate me for a while.
I'll check out Dolan's website.
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my masi speciale weighs 18 with the stock wheels, stock stem and seat post. nash bar bull horns and mks sylvan pedals, so dropping that last few pounds would be easy.
But they dont come with that parts roll out, or frame anymore, you would have to find an older one.
The newer ones are heavier and come with cheaper parts I think.
But they dont come with that parts roll out, or frame anymore, you would have to find an older one.
The newer ones are heavier and come with cheaper parts I think.
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Maybe it's also time to remind the OP of the old adage: Light - strong - cheap, choose two.
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Thanks. Looks like track bike is the only way to go. These new companies selling only fixie stuff don't seem well regarded by this forum.
That cinelli is really nice but is about $700 more than the argon 18. I will search around for one though. I like that it accommodates brakes and the frame is not too wild looking like some other track bikes.
That Dolan must be crazy light. Too bad it's discontinued but I'm gonna search this one too.
That cinelli is really nice but is about $700 more than the argon 18. I will search around for one though. I like that it accommodates brakes and the frame is not too wild looking like some other track bikes.
That Dolan must be crazy light. Too bad it's discontinued but I'm gonna search this one too.
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Haha.
I'm done. I'm in Canada and selection is not the greatest.
Saw that I can get cinelli vigorelli/mash frames for 800$ but would then have to research and source parts. Been there and done that with my road bikes I just wanna get back to riding without gears and normal shoes.
I'm done. I'm in Canada and selection is not the greatest.
Saw that I can get cinelli vigorelli/mash frames for 800$ but would then have to research and source parts. Been there and done that with my road bikes I just wanna get back to riding without gears and normal shoes.
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It shouldn't be hard to find a lightweight used road frame that can be built up as a fixie. My old Cannondale 3.0 w/Eno hub is just under 17lbs with pretty heavy wheels. A comfortable road frame would be a much nicer ride than a track bike for road use. The Eno hub has been trouble free for years.
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OP you're making this too hard for yourself.
STEP 1: Acquire 15lbs road bike => I assume it's the shabang w/ BB30, carbon clinchers
STEP 2: Remove all derailleurs and replace brifters with stand alone drop levers e.g. Sram S900 levers
STEP 3: Replace/ relace rear carbon clincher with track hub
STEP 4: Replace cranks with track cranks with eccentric BB adapter to adjust chain tension
STEP 5: STREET CRED PROFIT w/ sw33t 14lbs bike
I can use one of those....
STEP 1: Acquire 15lbs road bike => I assume it's the shabang w/ BB30, carbon clinchers
STEP 2: Remove all derailleurs and replace brifters with stand alone drop levers e.g. Sram S900 levers
STEP 3: Replace/ relace rear carbon clincher with track hub
STEP 4: Replace cranks with track cranks with eccentric BB adapter to adjust chain tension
STEP 5: STREET CRED PROFIT w/ sw33t 14lbs bike
I can use one of those....
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It shouldn't be hard to find a lightweight used road frame that can be built up as a fixie. My old Cannondale 3.0 w/Eno hub is just under 17lbs with pretty heavy wheels. A comfortable road frame would be a much nicer ride than a track bike for road use. The Eno hub has been trouble free for years.
How's the dropouts holding up to the eccentric hub?
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Awesome advice. I knew I saw modern road bikes converted to fixed before in weight weenies. For some reason I thought I would need a chain tensioner thing.
Too bad I just unloaded a 2013 aluminum cannondale caad10 with sram force minus wheels for 800 last December.
I'll look into the roqd bike option, the wabi, and test the electron tommorow.
Too bad I just unloaded a 2013 aluminum cannondale caad10 with sram force minus wheels for 800 last December.
I'll look into the roqd bike option, the wabi, and test the electron tommorow.
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The dropouts have a nice waffle pattern on them but are holding up just fine. They are pretty thick to begin with. It doesn't get ridden like it used to. Maybe only once or twice a month now. My Fargo is my main bike right now as I am in training for 2015 Tour Divide.
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maybe im not picturing it right but could you show a pic of the dropouts bluechip?
also very nice conversion. looks good.
i know you said heavy wheels but i really like the look of them. mind if i ask what setup youre running.
also very nice conversion. looks good.
i know you said heavy wheels but i really like the look of them. mind if i ask what setup youre running.
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I can post a pic later but they are standard road dropouts. The White Industries Eno hub has an eccentric axle. Chain tension is adjusted by pulling back on the wheel to take out slack. The axle rotates within the hub.
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cool, also i understand how an eno hub works i was just courious about your explanation about the waffle patter on the drop outs, i cant picture it in my head.