Oldish frame pleasish

[Andrew_Culture]

Last year I bought a very unexciting modern frame off eBay to itch a single speed scratch. I now totally love my single speed but have had enough of the modern frame, mostly because it has vertical dropouts so I have to use an crappola duurreeeeelaaaarrrr as a chain tensioner.

So I'm sort of on the lookout for nicer frame to replace the naff one I have....BUT...


This bikes is fine so I don't 'need' to change the frame really, the bike is ugly but works just fine. So if anyone here happens to have a reasonably light frame with horizontal dropouts that they've been meaning to get rid of for a while then maybe we can come to some sort of agreement.

The current frame is 59cm and I am about six foot tall.

I've had a saved search on eBay for about six months for a proper bargain but I guess people are a bit too savvy these days to let nice old frames slip away for a few pennies.

I also don't want anyone to make a sacrifice, of nothing pops up I might save my pennies and treat myself to a nice new Pompino frame.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Alternatively does anyone have any experience of these frames?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Singlespeed-fixie-track-frame-black-700C-4-sizes-/260649911545

 

[biggs682]

Alternatively does anyone have any experience of these frames?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Singlespeed-fixie-track-frame-black-700C-4-sizes-/260649911545

must admit have looked at a few of there listings , but cant make my mind up and i agree re modern frames

 

[Andrew_Culture]

must admit have looked at a few of there listings , but cant make my mind up and i agree re modern frames

When I posted this earlier I was feeling apologetic about wanting a pretty bike, nowt realise that's daft!

Those eBay frames are a kilo lighter than the Pompino frames and the same weight as the Ribble Audax frame on my 'nice' bike.

 

[HovR]

Alternatively does anyone have any experience of these frames?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Singlespeed-fixie-track-frame-black-700C-4-sizes-/260649911545

I wouldn't suggest that frame personally. It's another cheap modern frame in my opinion. Keep in mind that the quoted frame weight is for a 52cm frame which is fairly small. You could also get an On-One frame with the fork for that price, with a reputable brand and company to fall back on in case of warranty issues etc.

Not to mention that steel > aluminium.

Edit: You could also look at the On-One Macinato frame. Slightly more expensive but it is designed for caliper brakes where the Pompino is designed for V or cantilever style brakes.

 

[Kins]

Ribble clearance frame? http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/assets/images/FrameClearance2013.pdf

I have a Claude Butler Vuelta frame I have just used as a doner bike but its 56 cm. I could ride it comfortably and I am 5ft 11 in but if your over 6ft might be a bit small. Also its a heavy mofo.

Forget that, has vertical dropouts. 62cm Falcon Team Banana sitting in a friends garage. Probably wants to much though as its in excellent nick.

 

[AndyRM]

Alternatively does anyone have any experience of these frames?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Singlespeed-fixie-track-frame-black-700C-4-sizes-/260649911545

They can't spell 'create' or 'frame' or 'certainly'. Feck em.

I have a frame up for grabs but it's got vertical drop outs so so use I'm afraid.

 

[HovR]

Ribble clearance frame? http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/assets/images/FrameClearance2013.pdf

Looks like some good deals going there if you don't mind the cosmetic damage. They're also selling off clearance forks in similar condition:

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/assets/images/ForkClearance2013.pdf

You could get another Winter Audax frame, although you'd have to use some form of chain tensioner as I believe most of these frames are vertical dropouts. Purpose build ones don't look too bad:

 

[jim55]

what about a macianato ?good service and back up(if needed )proper steel frame built for ss ,iv got one ,really good quality and paint ,rides very well and 100 quid