Who makes a good new butted steel fixed frame...?

[GrumpyGregry]

any recommendations?

Not interested in converting something originally intended for geared use btw.

(currently rising plain gauge Charge Plug)

 

[Profpointy]

Condor tempo is nice - i'm v pleased with mine at any rate. I understand the frame is some columbus chrome-moly stuff, doubtless there's a reynolds equivalent.

 

[dandare]

Mercian do a lovely fixed frame.

 

[mcshroom]

Maybe an On-One Pompino frame?

 

[PpPete]

if you've the readies for a bespoke option.... have a look at Demon Frameworks:

I think his standard frames are lugged headtube, fillet-brazed everywhere else but you might be able to persuade him to do a special...

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

il pompino from on-one, surly do one, then there are boutique ones which are beautiful like panasonic or yagasummatorother. it all depends on your budget. there's usually loads for sale on lfgss.

 

[biggs682]

i think lee copper nr coventry does them

 

[GrumpyGregry]

what do we think of an evil bikes resident in lavender?

 

[brockers]

If I wanted something really different and had the dosh, I'd take a serious look at

http://www.donhoubicycles.com/gallery/

agree with pPetePpP and biggs in that Demon and LeeCooper can braze up some great looking sculpture too. I'm sure they won't fall apart when you ride them either.

failing that, anybody who builds frames really!

Here's a list to keep you bizzy Greg.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Needs painting.

I'd be tempted to send it off to Argos to get it all british racing green.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

If I wanted something really different and had the dosh, I'd take a serious look at

http://www.donhoubicycles.com/gallery/

agree with pPetePpP and biggs in that Demon and LeeCooper can braze up some great looking sculpture too. I'm sure they won't fall apart when you ride them either.

failing that, anybody who builds frames really!

Here's a list to keep you bizzy Greg.

Nice one. Wasn't thinking of anything too boutique or spendy, given it will become my main commuting weapon in rural Sussex with only the cows and the 4x4 drivers to admire it, but that list certainly is food for thought.

Tempted to say what the heck and build the Pompetamine frame I've got up as a 135mm rear end fixed, as it is complete (but in bits) apart from a disc braked rear wheel as it doesn't look like Alfine 11's are going to plummet in price any time soon.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

You buy it, i'll paint it for you.

Are you being serious? Because that is quite tempting. I actually like your painted speckled bike.

 

[Ian H]

I'd recommend Dave Yates for a bespoke frame.

 

[Moodyman]

If you fancy a trip up to beautiful Yorkshire, Ellis Briggs will sort you out.

http://customframebuilding.ellisbriggscycles.co.uk/fixed.php

 

[clarion]

Also in Yorkshire, the frames which have made me catch my breath are by Feather. True craftsmanship and artistry.