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Pretty well made my mind up here, but I thought I'd get a tad of advice (God help me) from here.
I've got the race bike and training bike. But I have a 'Retro' bike I sometimes use for a solo more chilled ride. The thing is it's a bit nice to use in this weather and not practical when training really kicks in; so that's going.
I want a fixed/free frame for road miles. Is my best option the On-One Macinato? I have a track chainset/brakes/levers/bars/stem/saddle and hubs
I probably wouldn't venture much past 60/70 miles on it.
I do like the black Condor Potenza.
Hard to see past a Pompino. Would give you the option to slap some CX tyres if you get the urge.
Am going to build a pompino for pretty much this very reason.
Mind, if you've already got brakes then you'll be wanting the Macinato. Langsters are also excellent frames if you don't mind aluminium/riding a spesh.
Doing the same with an old On-One Ti cx using an White Industries eccentric hub. Gives the option of off/on road.
For the current weather, I'd want something that can take proper mudguards.
big thumbs up for the langster here..
I'm most of the way through building up a Macinato. Just waiting on a bottom bracket to turn up. For such a cheap frame and fork its a really nicely put together bike and looks very good. The Macinato is meant to have clearance for up to 28mm tyres although I reckon 25mm is more realistic as there wouldn't be much room for anything larger.
No room for mudguards and I suspect even race blades would be a tight fit. I'm going to get wet and muddy on my training rides 🙁
No room for mudguards and I suspect even race blades would be a tight fit. I'm going to get wet and muddy on my training rides
**** it 🙂
Love my Kona Paddy Wagon - and it shrugs off current weather.
i have been considering a pompino for a couple of years.
still cant find anything to touch it for versatility/price
after a rattly/sqeaky spin this afternoon, im even more tempted.
I haven't ridden the Hanzo below but I have had a go on a Pearson Touché. Very nice it was too.
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http://www.pearsoncycles.co.uk/store/product/29747/Pearson-Hanzo-19%22/
Swobo Del Norte has never let me down and rides nicer than I'd expect
I've got one of the first Potenzas (from '05 IIRC) built with Deda zero tubes, much nicer than the current Potenzas. Might be worth looking for one of those.
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I have an older Condor Pista............very nice
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Ive got a Hanzo, very nice it is too.
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My steel langster is nice, but has absolutely no way of attaching guards, racks, mounts, anything. I like it that way, but maybe you wouldn't. Race blades would be the only thing you could fit to it.
Kona paddy Wagon. A little heavy, mine is dead on 10 kilos with full mudguards and nice wheels. The geometry is perfect for road. I've just upped the gearing on mine to 48:16 for some suffering.
Crc had some frames and I think you are a 58cm. Not found anyone who has regretted one, and the review in the comic was fantastic.
You considered a Surly Steamroller? Time tested design and good balance of road/track geometry. Aiming to build one up for my commute at some point this year.
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If you want to run mudguards for more inclement weather days on any of the frames without bosses then can just use [url= http://www.evanscycles.com/products/tortec/p-clips-ec006759 ]P Clips[/url]
Dolan fxe ....
a nice Salsa Casseroll would do just the job 🙂 i have one set up with guards in SS mode and its beautiful to ride.
Chipps had a 56cm one with a CK headset for sale (frame/forks) £220
You considered a Surly Steamroller?
I've seen a few pretty poor reviews of steamrollers mainly along the lines of heavy, slow and sluggish.
Also seems not particularly versatile given absence of braze-ons.
genesis flyer?
Surly steam roller, or even a cross check for a more versatile set up.
If you fancy a steamroller and take a 59 cm frame, give me a call, I have a cream/green one left over.
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This is what I ride, I love it, the frame has a great flex character, feels great, but also appears to be invincible... mine gets 32mm tyres and goes out on mountainbike club rides.
Just had a Cyclesurgery leaflet through and they are doing the Pearson Touche for £249.
I have a steam roller which I use for commuting and general bimbling. Will be out and about on it in an hour. Not sure why, as its quite heavy, but it feels really "right" and is comfy to ride.
Oh and am running mudguards no bother with P-clips
Don't roll you're eyes, but I've just gone down the secondhand route.
Alu frame with carbon forks, drilled for brakes and has mudguard eyes. Bob on.
Alu frame with carbon forks
What frame did you go for?
An Echelon ( a shop build) bought it from an Audax website. I have a Campag copy track chainset and other bit and bobs. I just need some wheels, I'll go for a freewheel and something on basic Mavic rims. The ability to accept full guards is a real bonus.
Probably won't have it up and running for a month yet.
My 'retro' road bike that this is replacing is now up for sale.
What's the default freewheel size to go with a 42t chainset? for distance rides.
And any pointers to suppliers of off the peg track wheels that use standard rims like Open Pro's
Hopping up and down like a kid waiting to ride this.
Somewhere around 66-68 inches. Have done 100+miles on 72 with no problems but a few inches down would be better.
I'd gear lower with a freewheel, 42/16 is ideal. Look on lfgss classifieds, open pro wheel sets come up all the time