Best frameset with fork for $300 or less?
11-19-14, 07:41 AM
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Slightly over your budget but a pake rumrunner frame and fork plus an ird technoglide headset will set you off with a solid budget build.
**** a quick look on universalcycles shows 324 before shipping and taxes for all three.
Under 300 at outsideoutfitters.
If you dont like the unicrown fork scrod told me in the past he can sell the carbon fork for the pake french separately although that will be a little over your budget.
**** a quick look on universalcycles shows 324 before shipping and taxes for all three.
Under 300 at outsideoutfitters.
If you dont like the unicrown fork scrod told me in the past he can sell the carbon fork for the pake french separately although that will be a little over your budget.
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11-19-14, 08:37 AM
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leader 725 closeouts are 299.
i'd say that's the best thing you're going to get under 300 bucks.
i'd say that's the best thing you're going to get under 300 bucks.
11-19-14, 08:54 AM
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11-19-14, 09:08 AM
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True. I just can't imagine doing a budget build with steel unless you're a fan of riding a heavy ass bike that feels like a tank. I've had 5 steel bikes and all of them were a bummer to ride compared to even a low end aluminum build.
11-19-14, 09:17 AM
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What about the Fyxation frameset?
Eastside Chromoly Steel Fixed Gear Frameset | Fyxation
They seem to make fairly good quality components. Frames are made in Taiwan apposed to China and I was very impressed with the quality of the 250g seatpost I'm using from them that was only $30. And personally I think their copper frame looks really nice. Of couse for a similar price you can build a Rum Runner which now uses butted tubes
Eastside Chromoly Steel Fixed Gear Frameset | Fyxation
They seem to make fairly good quality components. Frames are made in Taiwan apposed to China and I was very impressed with the quality of the 250g seatpost I'm using from them that was only $30. And personally I think their copper frame looks really nice. Of couse for a similar price you can build a Rum Runner which now uses butted tubes
11-19-14, 10:06 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
11-19-14, 10:18 AM
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after riding aluminum, i loathe steel. sure it rides smooth but most of the steel bikes i've owned were insanely heavy compared to my leader.
If I had 800ish to drop on a good steel frameset with a carbon fork, maybe it'd be okay. It's all personal preference.
If I had 800ish to drop on a good steel frameset with a carbon fork, maybe it'd be okay. It's all personal preference.
11-19-14, 10:58 AM
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Steel frame with carbon fork, oh geez. weight is not the end all be all imo.
11-19-14, 11:13 AM
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My 2011 Soma Rush build - steel frame with steel fork - Weight = 18.5 lbs
My Dolan Pre Cursa build - aluminum frame with carbon/aluminum fork - Weight = 18.7 lbs
My Dolan Pre Cursa build - aluminum frame with carbon/aluminum fork - Weight = 18.7 lbs
11-19-14, 12:03 PM
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I've heard I could get an Aventon frame with a carbon fork for close to 300 and that would be the best quality for the money.
11-19-14, 12:05 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
11-19-14, 12:11 PM
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I wasn't saying you can't build a nice ass steel bike. I just don't think you can build a light one on a small budget. (Not a weight weenie but lugging around a 25 pound bike sucks if you ride a lot of miles)
11-19-14, 12:43 PM
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11-19-14, 12:44 PM
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Last I checked, the budget Kilo tt doesn't weigh 25 pounds.
also,
to the OP, here is a cheap option BikeIsland.com - Bicycle Parts, Accessories and Clothing at Affordable Prices with Free Shipping
11-19-14, 12:48 PM
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