Candidates for a lightweight road frame that handles 32's, non-disc?

[mhespenheide]

Originally Posted by EDS

Could try to find a used Felt F-1 PR (forget the exact name but it was what they made for their sponsored pro team at the time and sold for a bit).

I think the Trek Domane and the Emonda (in certain iterations) are also able to handle bigger tires.

I have a Felt F1 PR right now and thought it was going to be my "forever" bike (which, truthfully, never works out that way--but at least for the next few years), but the fit isn't quite right. I fit okay, but not 100%. I'll certainly keep riding it and enjoying it while I consider others.

I've heard that some of the 2017 Treks take 30's. I'll have to check those out.

[eddief]

most anything that fits you will feel plush-o.

My Curtlo feels like that with mid reach brakes and 28 Conit 4000 sii tires and so does my Carver with normal reach brakes. Easier fit on the Curtlo. A bit tighter on the Carver...and the Domane. Not sure about getting genuine 32mm tires between mid reach calipers.

[bmeryman]

The individual components have been dispersed among the community here, but my Mr. Pink was about 18 lbs built up with pedals. It was a fun bike.

[R3awak3n]

I have been loving my hampsten strada bianca (with whisky fork)



really has become my #1 bike for the last month, its fantastic. I know you are on a budget but look around because I got this thing for a crazy good deal (way less than then the all city), great geo, built by IF so you know its some of the best, awesome steel and crazy amazing paint.


the whisky fork is fantastic and imo looks better on this bike then the wound up it came with. And bike fits 35s. who needs discs

[mhespenheide]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

I have been loving my hampsten strada bianca (with whisky fork)



really has become my #1 bike for the last month, its fantastic. I know you are on a budget but look around because I got this thing for a crazy good deal (way less than then the all city), great geo, built by IF so you know its some of the best, awesome steel and crazy amazing paint.


the whisky fork is fantastic and imo looks better on this bike then the wound up it came with. And bike fits 35s. who needs discs

I haven't yet heard any suggestions that would make me run out and buy a new bike/frame, so I'll almost certainly keep riding the F1pr while keeping my eyes open. Luckily, there's a lot of tall paceliners; there's a decent chance one of them might look to move on what I'm looking for if they make the change to discs.

Unless someone out there wants to convince me that I should stop mucking around with rim brakes. I live and ride in dry conditions, though, like being able to wrench on rim brakes myself, and have nice wheels. Unless an Open UP drops in my lap, I'm likely to stick with rim brakes.

[Mzilliox]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

I have been loving my hampsten strada bianca (with whisky fork)



really has become my #1 bike for the last month, its fantastic. I know you are on a budget but look around because I got this thing for a crazy good deal (way less than then the all city), great geo, built by IF so you know its some of the best, awesome steel and crazy amazing paint.


the whisky fork is fantastic and imo looks better on this bike then the wound up it came with. And bike fits 35s. who needs discs

I just got a little chubby, is that normal? this bike is dead sexy man, im envious. One more for the list.

[R3awak3n]

Originally Posted by Mzilliox

I just got a little chubby, is that normal? this bike is dead sexy man, im envious. One more for the list.

lol I just saw this. thanks buddy!

[Gummee]

I'm not sure if they'll fit 32s, but check the Domane series from Trek. Or the Scott Addict series

If you open up to discs, then it's an easier question to answer

M

[mhespenheide]

Originally Posted by Gummee

I'm not sure if they'll fit 32s, but check the Domane series from Trek. Or the Scott Addict series

If you open up to discs, then it's an easier question to answer

M

Agreed. I'm liking the idea of being able to switch between 700x32-ish and 650(b)x47-ish. I'm still enough of a retrogrouch to hold off for the time being, but I wouldn't rule it out for the future.

[classtimesailer]

If steel is ok with you, consider a Milwaukee Road (Ben's Cycle) made by Waterford. Slightly sloping long in the back 73 x 73 pretty light, mid reach brakes, 35s fit fine, 28s with fenders. Mine has been a CX racer, commuter, placeholder while waiting for a custom, and lately a trailer puller.

[mhespenheide]

Originally Posted by eddief

most anything that fits you will feel plush-o.

My Curtlo feels like that with mid reach brakes and 28 Conit 4000 sii tires and so does my Carver with normal reach brakes. Easier fit on the Curtlo. A bit tighter on the Carver...and the Domane. Not sure about getting genuine 32mm tires between mid reach calipers.

I'm running 32mm GravelKings on 19mm-internal wide rims in combination with TRP mid-reach calipers and I have to force them past the brake pads. It doesn't make for the fastest wheel changes, but it works. I think 700x30 or 700x32 is the sweet spot for the atrocious roads around here.

[GunnarDude]

I absolutely love my Gunnar Crosshairs. Think you can run up to 40mm tires, but it's as responsive and fast as a road bike.


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[Ken C]

Originally Posted by GunnarDude

I absolutely love my Gunnar Crosshairs. Think you can run up to 40mm tires, but it's as responsive and fast as a road bike.


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Missed your post. Here it is.

[GunnarDude]

Originally Posted by Ken C

Missed your post. Here it is.

Love the paint job, that fade looks great!


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[Pastashop]

https://www.rivbike.com/products/roadini