Foul Weather Bike Frame Recommendation? - The Chainlink2024-03-29T14:03:19Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/foul-weather-bike-frame?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A170273&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'd considered removing the r…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-10-04:2211490:Comment:2441082010-10-04T13:35:43.849Zmindfriezehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/mindfrieze
I'd considered removing the rim stickers. The red logo definitely jumps out, but for now, I think I like the sporty look it gives the bike. We'll see if that still holds true in a few weeks.<br/>
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<cite>Steven Vance said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/foul-weather-bike-frame?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A244061&x=1#2211490Comment244061"><div>Will you remove the rim stickers?</div>
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I'd considered removing the rim stickers. The red logo definitely jumps out, but for now, I think I like the sporty look it gives the bike. We'll see if that still holds true in a few weeks.<br/>
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<cite>Steven Vance said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/foul-weather-bike-frame?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A244061&x=1#2211490Comment244061"><div>Will you remove the rim stickers?</div>
</blockquote> That is a nice color, mindfri…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-10-04:2211490:Comment:2440612010-10-04T05:40:21.714ZSteven Vancehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/stevevance
That is a nice color, mindfrieze.<br />
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Will you remove the rim stickers?<br />
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<cite>mindfrieze said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/foul-weather-bike-frame?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A169719&page=2#2211490Comment243846"><div>So I finished this bike finally. I ended up going with the Salsa Casseroll, and am fairly pleased with the turnout.…<br></br> <br></br></div>
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That is a nice color, mindfrieze.<br />
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Will you remove the rim stickers?<br />
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<cite>mindfrieze said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/foul-weather-bike-frame?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A169719&page=2#2211490Comment243846"><div>So I finished this bike finally. I ended up going with the Salsa Casseroll, and am fairly pleased with the turnout.<br/> <br/>
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</blockquote> So I finished this bike final…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-10-03:2211490:Comment:2438462010-10-03T19:31:44.318Zmindfriezehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/mindfrieze
So I finished this bike finally. I ended up going with the Salsa Casseroll, and am fairly pleased with the turnout.<br />
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So I finished this bike finally. I ended up going with the Salsa Casseroll, and am fairly pleased with the turnout.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mindfrieze/5045350780" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/mindfrieze/5045350780</a><br />
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<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35234459?profile=original" alt=""/></p> Civia updated their website.…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-04-06:2211490:Comment:1732372010-04-06T17:55:13.845ZDuppiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Duppie
Civia updated their website. It looks like the <a href="http://civiacycles.com/bikes/bryant/bryant_frame/#build" target="_blank">Civia Bryant</a> is now sold as a frameset (MSRP $625).<br />
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The only frame I've seen so far that fits <i>all</i> of your requirements
Civia updated their website. It looks like the <a href="http://civiacycles.com/bikes/bryant/bryant_frame/#build" target="_blank">Civia Bryant</a> is now sold as a frameset (MSRP $625).<br />
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The only frame I've seen so far that fits <i>all</i> of your requirements mindfrieze said:Nice. Tell me…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-03-30:2211490:Comment:1709862010-03-30T03:21:48.279ZJhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/J
<cite>mindfrieze said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/foul-weather-bike-frame?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A170983&x=1#2211490Comment170983"><div>Nice. Tell me more...<br></br></div>
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This is the latest incarnation of the Model T frame sold at my shop. This year it's pretty utilitarian: 4130 cromo, vanilla road geometry (decidedly not track), one rear eyelet for rack/fender/both... this year we've dropped the 1" head tube mainly for the…
<cite>mindfrieze said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/foul-weather-bike-frame?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A170983&x=1#2211490Comment170983"><div>Nice. Tell me more...<br/></div>
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This is the latest incarnation of the Model T frame sold at my shop. This year it's pretty utilitarian: 4130 cromo, vanilla road geometry (decidedly not track), one rear eyelet for rack/fender/both... this year we've dropped the 1" head tube mainly for the reason you've brought up, which is to allow for a better fork selection. This way, folks can easily go steel road, canti, carbon, disc-specific, or whatever. The price is also pretty good: $350 which includes a custom powder coat.<br />
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Folks have suggested a really wide range of frames in this thread, so it's hard to compare. It's nowhere near as nice as a Co-motion, but basically comparable in tubeset, weight, and construction to the Surly lineup. The Steamroller has better clearance, no braze ons, steeper angles, and a higher bb. Based on what was shown recently at the Taiwan show, I think we will be seeing more frames like this from the major brands -- which will lower prices and make them easier to find locally. Nice. Tell me more...
J said…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-03-30:2211490:Comment:1709832010-03-30T03:09:26.423Zmindfriezehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/mindfrieze
Nice. Tell me more...<br />
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<cite>J said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/foul-weather-bike-frame?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A169719&page=2#2211490Comment170973"><div>700x28c + fender or 32c limit. Several disc fork options.<br/> <br/>
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Nice. Tell me more...<br />
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<cite>J said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/foul-weather-bike-frame?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A169719&page=2#2211490Comment170973"><div>700x28c + fender or 32c limit. Several disc fork options.<br/> <br/>
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</blockquote> I'd checked out Surly early o…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-03-30:2211490:Comment:1709742010-03-30T03:05:21.247Zmindfriezehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/mindfrieze
I'd checked out Surly early on, but with the exception of the Steamroller and the Pacer, all their bikes have cantilever brake posts, which I seriously want to avoid, (and the S & P just don't have the clearance I'd like.)<br />
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Duppie, I agree, the Co-Motion is drool worthy. Also, an eccentric B/B hadn't occurred to me. I'd wondered how they handled chain/belt tension.
I'd checked out Surly early on, but with the exception of the Steamroller and the Pacer, all their bikes have cantilever brake posts, which I seriously want to avoid, (and the S & P just don't have the clearance I'd like.)<br />
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Duppie, I agree, the Co-Motion is drool worthy. Also, an eccentric B/B hadn't occurred to me. I'd wondered how they handled chain/belt tension. 700x28c + fender or 32c limit…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-03-30:2211490:Comment:1709732010-03-30T03:02:22.093ZJhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/J
700x28c + fender or 32c limit. Several disc fork options.<br />
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<img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_M8bffFFfNT8/S6_sQZK2S2I/AAAAAAAAMrw/jP5kEVttx48/s800/P1080341.JPG"/><br />
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This one is set up for greater clearance (it's a fixed cross frame with front disc).<br />
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700x28c + fender or 32c limit. Several disc fork options.<br />
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<img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_M8bffFFfNT8/S6_sQZK2S2I/AAAAAAAAMrw/jP5kEVttx48/s800/P1080341.JPG"/><br />
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This one is set up for greater clearance (it's a fixed cross frame with front disc).<br />
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<img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_M8bffFFfNT8/S4W_BP1dFbI/AAAAAAAAMVs/bAgiP3motkc/s800/P1080051.JPG"/> I second this. Surly makes so…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-03-29:2211490:Comment:1709172010-03-29T22:59:20.253ZMatthewhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Matthew394
I second this. Surly makes some pretty burly frames and gives you lots to build on/work with.<br />
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<cite>mattbikes1 said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/foul-weather-bike-frame#2211490Comment170461"><div>Take a peek at the Surly stable. You find find something good there.</div>
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I second this. Surly makes some pretty burly frames and gives you lots to build on/work with.<br />
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<cite>mattbikes1 said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/foul-weather-bike-frame#2211490Comment170461"><div>Take a peek at the Surly stable. You find find something good there.</div>
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<cite>mindfrieze said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/foul-weather-bike-frame#2211490Comment170321"><div>I'm planning an internally geared hub, so I need [horizontal] dropouts</div>
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The Co-Motion that JKH mentions is a bike that runs a IGH with vertical dropouts. It's achieved by using and eccentric bottom bracket, most commonly used in tandems
<cite>mindfrieze said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/foul-weather-bike-frame#2211490Comment170321"><div>I'm planning an internally geared hub, so I need [horizontal] dropouts</div>
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The Co-Motion that JKH mentions is a bike that runs a IGH with vertical dropouts. It's achieved by using and eccentric bottom bracket, most commonly used in tandems