Lightweight aluminum frame
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Lightweight aluminum frame
Hello all.
I am looking for suggestions and recommendations for a lightweight aluminum fixed gear frame, for a new build. I already own a Kilo, and I love it to death. Just looking to maybe start a new project, using a light frameset.
thank you for all your recommendations!
I am looking for suggestions and recommendations for a lightweight aluminum fixed gear frame, for a new build. I already own a Kilo, and I love it to death. Just looking to maybe start a new project, using a light frameset.
thank you for all your recommendations!
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Does it have to be 'loominum? If it were me I would go titanium, fairly light, durable a heck and no need to paint or worry about scratches. This is my attainable dream bike: https://www.rencycles.com/yarak
You can also get custom geometry from him for not a ton of money but with a ton of quality.
You can also get custom geometry from him for not a ton of money but with a ton of quality.
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Vegan, is Ren still building? After seeing the link to them I sent an email the next day saying I was interested in a Yarek frame but , so far, no reply. I may try again tomorrow just in case. That is a beautiful frame
and it satisfies my need to almost always acquire bicycles and motorcycles that I can't ever possibly use to even a fraction of their potential, it's a sickness.
and it satisfies my need to almost always acquire bicycles and motorcycles that I can't ever possibly use to even a fraction of their potential, it's a sickness.
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If aluminum is your plan, this one is worthy of discussion.
https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/thunderdome
https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/thunderdome
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Aluminum - smart choice. Light, strong, cheap - pick three. If I were you, I'd keep an eye on the Random Bike Parts site for frames, although track frames don't come up often.
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Vegan, is Ren still building? After seeing the link to them I sent an email the next day saying I was interested in a Yarek frame but , so far, no reply. I may try again tomorrow just in case. That is a beautiful frame
and it satisfies my need to almost always acquire bicycles and motorcycles that I can't ever possibly use to even a fraction of their potential, it's a sickness.
and it satisfies my need to almost always acquire bicycles and motorcycles that I can't ever possibly use to even a fraction of their potential, it's a sickness.
Also just of not Yarak no e.
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Does it have to be 'loominum? If it were me I would go titanium, fairly light, durable a heck and no need to paint or worry about scratches. This is my attainable dream bike: https://www.rencycles.com/yarak
You can also get custom geometry from him for not a ton of money but with a ton of quality.
You can also get custom geometry from him for not a ton of money but with a ton of quality.
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If aluminum is your plan, this one is worthy of discussion.
https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/thunderdome
https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/thunderdome
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If you can save up a little money I would go for it. If you are worried about scratches and damage and things like that titanium is hard to beat. Go for and achieve your dreams. I plan on doing it maybe not this year but probably next year (I just made my big bike purchase this year and it is a dooooooozy and I am financing it so I can afford it but it is a big big big purchase and probably won't need anything else this year)
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What did you get this year Vegan? You have some nice stuff in your forum list.
I think the only way I could afford a Yarak this year is frame only and build it up in stages, it is a stunning looking design and Ti is a forever frame.
I often run into a guy with a Lightspeed road bike, fairly vintage judging from the components, he is over 80 and bought this bike new and expects it will see him through just fine.
I think the only way I could afford a Yarak this year is frame only and build it up in stages, it is a stunning looking design and Ti is a forever frame.
I often run into a guy with a Lightspeed road bike, fairly vintage judging from the components, he is over 80 and bought this bike new and expects it will see him through just fine.
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Does it have to be 'loominum? If it were me I would go titanium, fairly light, durable a heck and no need to paint or worry about scratches. This is my attainable dream bike: https://www.rencycles.com/yarak
You can also get custom geometry from him for not a ton of money but with a ton of quality.
You can also get custom geometry from him for not a ton of money but with a ton of quality.
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What did you get this year Vegan? You have some nice stuff in your forum list.
I think the only way I could afford a Yarak this year is frame only and build it up in stages, it is a stunning looking design and Ti is a forever frame.
I often run into a guy with a Lightspeed road bike, fairly vintage judging from the components, he is over 80 and bought this bike new and expects it will see him through just fine.
I think the only way I could afford a Yarak this year is frame only and build it up in stages, it is a stunning looking design and Ti is a forever frame.
I often run into a guy with a Lightspeed road bike, fairly vintage judging from the components, he is over 80 and bought this bike new and expects it will see him through just fine.
This year I got the ultimate driving machine: https://www.r-m.de/en-us/bikes/super...00466_04022629. I plan on doing a lot of commuting on it and also some solo touring because my time is limited and being able to go further and carry more is nice. I have honestly not been riding quite as much as I want and really not commuting often so this a way to get me back on it. Plus with this I can explore new routes to and from work and carry a ton of groceries home with me as well so I don't have to make additional trips and such.
I have also always kinda wanted a Rohloff hub and this is an excuse to get one and the E-14 system is quite nice. I don't plan on getting rid of any of my main bikes I just want something different and fun and this is a bike I have ridden a bunch in the past at work and have sold quite a few.
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Thanks, I enjoy having and building up nice bikes. They bring me joy like people who own other fancy things.
This year I got the ultimate driving machine: https://www.r-m.de/en-us/bikes/super...00466_04022629. I plan on doing a lot of commuting on it and also some solo touring because my time is limited and being able to go further and carry more is nice. I have honestly not been riding quite as much as I want and really not commuting often so this a way to get me back on it. Plus with this I can explore new routes to and from work and carry a ton of groceries home with me as well so I don't have to make additional trips and such.
I have also always kinda wanted a Rohloff hub and this is an excuse to get one and the E-14 system is quite nice. I don't plan on getting rid of any of my main bikes I just want something different and fun and this is a bike I have ridden a bunch in the past at work and have sold quite a few.
This year I got the ultimate driving machine: https://www.r-m.de/en-us/bikes/super...00466_04022629. I plan on doing a lot of commuting on it and also some solo touring because my time is limited and being able to go further and carry more is nice. I have honestly not been riding quite as much as I want and really not commuting often so this a way to get me back on it. Plus with this I can explore new routes to and from work and carry a ton of groceries home with me as well so I don't have to make additional trips and such.
I have also always kinda wanted a Rohloff hub and this is an excuse to get one and the E-14 system is quite nice. I don't plan on getting rid of any of my main bikes I just want something different and fun and this is a bike I have ridden a bunch in the past at work and have sold quite a few.
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It is an awesome bike. Love 'em or hate 'em e-bikes are the future and if it is getting me commuting by bike more again and getting me out in more weather conditions I am down to clown.
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Currently, I ride State Bicycles' Undefeated II Black Prism Edition. It is the best fixed gear frame I have owned so far! You cannot go wrong with that one.