I don't like an actual fixed gear so I want break mounts in the frame, and I like aluminum. Suggestions please?!
2006-10-24 05:13:59 · 7 answers · asked by Madrider 4 in Sports ➔ Cycling
It seems most of you are suggesting steel for this. I like aluminum for the stiffness.... especially response. More suggestions....please. I'm gettin closer to a choice.
2006-10-25 01:23:48 · update #1
Bianchi has a few models that come in aluminum, if you want the break mounts just by a frame and put a single speed on the hub and take of the derailler. I have a single speed and it is just a jimmy rigged old bike of mine that works great for around town and such
2006-10-24 07:51:32 · answer #1 · answered by ninja cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why aluminum? Unless you but a high zoot frame like a Cannondale or Klein or Bianchi it weighs practically the same as a steel (butted Chrome Moly or Manganese Moly). Keep in mind that it is true that aluminum is 1/2 the weight, but it is also 1/3 the strength (of steel) so more material must be used to increase strength unless you have engineered tubes. More material, more weight. On top of that, aluminum has a limited life- it will eventually fail- as evidenced by Cannondale not so long ago and others before them.
If you are concerned with corrosion, note that an aluminum frame will corrode, just as a steel frame will rust, and a carbon fiber frame will delaminate.
If weight is the issue, save it on wheels and rotating weight. Every ounce you save on a wheel is roughly like a pound off a frame or other non rotating parts.
I think it is important not to talk yourself out of any material until you do research, thats all.
Do a web search for Bob Jackson Cycles. They are a British company that will BUILD you an excellent steel frame for LESS MONEY than many stock frames, plus you get the added benefit of being able to choose from hundreds of colors and also providing a perfect fit for you instead of having to choose from production influenced sizes. For a fixed gear bike I would probably go for a Reynolds 531 or 853 tubeset. By the way, Bob Jackson is the ONLY builder that uses a full 8 tube set of Reynolds 853....all other builders use hybrid sets usually with 3 tubes (or less) 853 and the remainder chrome moly.
Now, all this being said, I have 2 personal favorite materials... magnesium and steel as described above. Magnesium is verrry nice for long fast trips while steel is the go getter for racing and loaded touring depending on geometry.
2006-10-24 09:52:55 · answer #2 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would advise you to stay away from any of Bianchi's ss/fx frames - they are very, very twitchy. I have had both a steel Pista, and an aluminum Pista concept, and the geometry of both bikes is terrible if you plan on using the bike on the street. I can recommend Surly, Gunnar and Cannondale as frames with mounts that I really like.
2006-10-24 10:19:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Specialized Langster: felt pretty heavy for an SS aluminum bike
Giant also makes one with similar equipement.
Soma makes awesome SS frames. Excellent but subdued workmanship even if made in China. Magical ride. The catch: it's made of steel.
2006-10-24 14:03:31 · answer #4 · answered by Ben P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there isn't any wonderful answer yet one... attempt B4 you purchase. No 2 manufacturers are the comparable. it quite is like paying for shoes or a pair of pants. you have have been given to purpose them on first to insure a suitable greater wholesome. some 58cm physique length...key be conscious being "approximately". may be slightly greater desirable or smaller.
2016-10-16 08:30:41 · answer #5 · answered by benavidez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cannondale 1FG. Built like a tank and has a lifetime warrenty. You break it, you get a new one, no questions asked.
2006-10-24 08:54:53 · answer #6 · answered by freeze9162003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kona, pure and simple.
2006-10-25 11:52:33 · answer #7 · answered by hmmmmm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋