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Frame Recommendation
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Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:12 pmby mcrawfor
So I'm looking for a frame with the following qualities:
* Road-like geometry
* Disc tabs
* horizontal drops
* Plenty of space for medium tires (28 to 32 maybe?)
* Plenty of space for fenders too
* No rack mounts needed.
Anyone have any suggestions?
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Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:26 pmby ripper
Hmm, that's tricky.
If it's for single-speed cross or daily riding, I like the bianchi roger (), no derailleur hangers, and it has the integrated headset, which I honestly don't care for. It has eyelets at the fork, and it looks like the drops have eyelets too.
If you can compromise on the horizontal drops, and have a fair amount of cash, the Lemond Poprad Disc (l) isn't dreadful, looks great, is steel, plus it has the disc tab on the chainstay, where I like it.
The other option is to get a cross check frame or the like, get a disc fork, and then have disc tabs brazed on to the frame after the fact. I've thought about doing this a fair amount, but I've been apprehensive because disc alignment issue always felt like a nightmare.[/url]
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Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:28 pmby ripper
that said, with the first two bikes, I have no freakin' idea how good the fender clearance is. the bianchi looks OK, but I'm unsure about the poprad.
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Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:50 pmby mcrawfor
Hmm, As for compromising on the horizontal drops, does anyone have opinions on using a chain tensioner <a href="http://www.bikeparts.com/search_results.asp?id=BPC116606">like this?</a>
Is it hokey and troublesome or easy and maintenance free?
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Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:34 pmby Alex
Singlespeed or fixed gear? The tensioners only work for singlespeed.
I have one that you can borrow for a month or so if you'd like (after that I need it for the tandem).
My preference for such a bike would be a disk up front and a cantilever in the rear. The canti doesn't need to move like a disk caliper when you tension the chain. The rear brake isn't that important anyway.
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Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:03 pmby mcrawfor
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Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:18 amby Alex
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Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:19 amby dennyt
<a href="http://www.konaworld.com/08_unit29_w.htm"><img src="http://www.konaworld.com/bikes/2k8/images/625/2K8_UNIT-29.jpg"></a>
Not sure exactly how road-like you're going for...
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Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:49 amby joeball
Another 29er frame option, I have a feeling the geometry would hardly feel "road like" though. THe zion frame from jenson
The Pompino would be another option, they only make 3 sizes but you would probably fit the largest, you could get a disc fork
The Voodoo Wazoo is another option, it has sliding drop outs but could be run single or geared at some point.
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Sat Jan 12, 2008 4:09 pmby dennyt
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Sat Jan 12, 2008 5:00 pmby john
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Sat Jan 12, 2008 5:01 pmby martin
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Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:26 pmby martin
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Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:17 amby Rogelio
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Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:00 amby martin
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Sun Jan 13, 2008 4:34 pmby mcrawfor
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Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:34 pmby martin
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Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:01 amby lantius
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Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:35 pmby lantius