Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
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Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
Postby sil3nt » Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:30 pm
I currently commute a 55km round trip 4-5 days a week here in Perth the terrain is pretty flat so i'm not fussed about needing the gearing for any climbing.
I had the idea of building up a bike around either a Charge Plug :
http://chargebikes.com/products/plug/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Or a BB17 Transfer Frame http://breakbrake17.com/blog/2012/05/14 ... heck-53cm/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; which I will build up from Scratch.
Given my build estimate is starting to creep into almost 2k territory on the latter I was seeing if anyone had some good advice on a either a good base bike I can upgrade (like the Charge) or perhaps some suggestions on a frame to do a build around.
*Edit* Oh and before I forget neither of these frames have bottle cage bosses so given a reasonable commute I would appreciate something with at least one set.
I can post my parts list if anyone is interested but at this stage the frame is my focus.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
Postby HLC » Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:24 pm
from there, parts choice is whatever you want!
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Postby sil3nt » Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:32 pm
Hey HLC, thanks for that. I saw a clearance of the old Steamroller frame on wiggle but it was not in my size.HLC wrote:you want a Surly Steamroller.
from there, parts choice is whatever you want!
They also have the Cinelli Gazetta Framset in stock which would suit my size, had any experience or know if they are worth the $550 delivered price tag ?
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Re: Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
Postby MilkRacer » Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:35 pm
Here's another to look at. Very nice frame and wheels look good too. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/carine/b ... 1012454468" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
Postby MilkRacer » Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:42 pm
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Re: Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
Postby sil3nt » Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:44 pm
Hey cheers for that, someone else suggested a road bike with a chain tensioner, I was not sure If I wanted to go that route though (aesthetically). Are there any benefits for this method over the conventional single speed setup ?MilkRacer wrote:Just go the single speed route. You're right Perth is pretty flat. I get away with a 50/15 set up on mine. Buy a nice geared bike secondhand and sell off the gears/shifters then get a spacer kit and chain tensioner. Wiggle (UK online bike shop) has free delivery to AUS at the mo', no minimum spend, get the gear from them. Should get change from $700 if you start with somethimg like this Cannondale for sale locally. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/south-gu ... 1013031358" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; You'll end up with a sub 8kg bike 4Shaw. Need more info on a n SS build, I'm all ears.
That CAAD 10 is a bargain for $700, if it was a 54 I would strip it bare . I would probably lean towards a steel frame anyhow as I would prefer the extra weight for training.
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Re: Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
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Re: Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
Postby HappyHumber » Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:12 pm
Hit me up via the BNA dm; I'll get an alert. If y'know, you know.
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Re: Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
Postby mitzikatzi » Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:32 pm
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Postby sil3nt » Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:37 pm
Yeah ok will have to investigate this option a bit further. I just need to get over the look of the singulator (Yeah I know I am obviously a bit finicky )MilkRacer wrote:Benefits are the 'route' is cheaper, plenty of secondhand geared bikes, especially alloy models. Also the availability of cheap 'VERY GOOD QUALITY' 9/10 speed wheel sets, perfect for SS use with a nice spacer set from someone like Surley or VeloSolo (I have a mix of both with a VeloSolo 'tricolor' spacer set and a black Surley Singleator.
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Re: Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
Postby sil3nt » Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:39 pm
Hey mate appreciate the offer but a large frame would be way to big for my massive 5'7" staturemitzikatzi wrote:I have a purple Resident Evil frame. Large ex Wiggle that I could be persuaded to sell if your interested. I doubt I will get around to building it up. I am in Perth
I saw a Resident Evil frame on wiggle in that purple colour, looks like a nice frame.
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Re: Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
Postby MilkRacer » Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:58 pm
For more of a workout just go more gear inches, 50/16 is 81" and that gives a pretty good workout, even on a sub 8KG bike.sil3nt wrote: I would probably lean towards a steel frame anyhow as I would prefer the extra weight for training.
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Re: Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
Postby sil3nt » Sat Jan 26, 2013 1:48 am
Thanks ill keep that in mind, as long as I don't blow a knee ill be happyMilkRacer wrote:For more of a workout just go more gear inches, 50/16 is 81" and that gives a pretty good workout, even on a sub 8KG bike.sil3nt wrote: I would probably lean towards a steel frame anyhow as I would prefer the extra weight for training.
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Postby sil3nt » Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:54 am
http://m.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bi ... o-12-45736" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Looks pretty much how I would set it up to
They are a UK company (pretty sure they are a sister company to Planet X). Frame has a nice finish be hard to say no really unless someone can talk me out of it
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Re: Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
Postby HLC » Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:59 pm
But in saying that, $550 gets you a lot these days.
I would build up a frame with track ends. Give's you the option of riding fixed if you do so.
I ride 49/16 fixed/brakeless in Perth. As Milk racer says, tops out at about 65 - all my legs can manage spinning flat out anyway.
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Postby sil3nt » Wed Jan 30, 2013 4:42 pm
Yeah I will definitely go a frame with Track Ends, I am open to suggestion on the gearing but I will be riding with a road drops and brakes (Not brave enough to commute completely fixed, but I will get a wheel which a flip flop so I can muck around with it at a later date) I am thinking of going with the On-One frame (link in previous post).HLC wrote:Cinelli Gazetta's are a nice frameset. If you can get em for $550.
But in saying that, $550 gets you a lot these days.
I would build up a frame with track ends. Give's you the option of riding fixed if you do so.
I ride 49/16 fixed/brakeless in Perth. As Milk racer says, tops out at about 65 - all my legs can manage spinning flat out anyway.
What do you guy's recommend as a decent BB and Chainset ? I was looking at :
ChainSets :
Sugino RD2 Messenger
Miche Primato Advanced Track
Miche Primato Xpress Track
StrongLight Track
Token Alloy Track
BB's:
Sugino -not sure of the model
Miche Primato Track
Token TK867 Iso Square Cromo Axle Bottom Bracket
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Postby BRLVR.v2 » Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:03 pm
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Postby sil3nt » Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:33 pm
Hey thanks for this, there are some sweet frames on this siteBRLVR.v2 wrote:Check out the collossi frames here http://www.gearbrisbane.com/catelogue/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; if you are set on a custom build, or the completes for a tad over a $1k. Much better value as you can ride immediatley and upgrade as bit wear out.
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Re: Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
Postby AP81 » Fri Feb 01, 2013 4:06 pm
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Re: Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
Postby mrgolf » Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:19 pm
Have you seen that Torpedo7 has Voodoo Maji frames and forks for about 220 on sale, up to 320? I built a bike for a mate using this frame and it is a nice piece of kit. Really nicely made. Should check that out for a good solid cheap start.
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Re: Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
Postby sil3nt » Mon Feb 04, 2013 3:32 pm
Hey, thanks for replying. I am not aiming for a light bike given I want to improve my strength during the winter months and I like the look of thin steel tubing.AP81 wrote:How much do you want to spend? How light does the bike need to be? Does it need to fit fenders?
It does not need fenders but I do want bottle bosses, cost wise I was looking at trying to limit myself to around $1200 for the build.
Cheers
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Postby sil3nt » Mon Feb 04, 2013 3:34 pm
Hey Mrgolf, thanks I had a look at those frames on T7 they don't look to bad for the money I think I would prefer to go down the route of the On-One frames which I can get for around $330 with a steel fork.mrgolf wrote:Wow! That site has heaps of cool frames. Nice.
Have you seen that Torpedo7 has Voodoo Maji frames and forks for about 220 on sale, up to 320? I built a bike for a mate using this frame and it is a nice piece of kit. Really nicely made. Should check that out for a good solid cheap start.
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Postby mrgolf » Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:57 pm
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Postby sil3nt » Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:07 pm
Hey MrGolf, They maybe discounted at the moment so with shipping it comes to $33x USD including shipping to Perth which is pretty decent as they are a nice looking framemrgolf wrote:Cool. Is that with shipping? Might want to check that. I nearly bought one a few months back, but it was going to be a bit more with shipping.
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Re: Need some assistance on a SS Build or Base to build upon
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