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Stealth road racing geo-oriented commuter suggestions
Hi folks, I'm looking for ideas for a fast durable racing geo style bike to commute and get out on longer weekend rides. Currently riding a versatile aluminum gravel bike that is fine, but it can be clunky. Not looking for anything flashy or obviously exotic and something more on the stealth side would be the preference as I lock it in a parking garage in my building.
Thanks in advance for suggestions. And budget - eh, not sure yet... |
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Find an old 80s racing frame for pennies and paint it black
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^This... Or if you don't want to paint it use some black electrical tape.
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my 80's marinoni strada is my daily commuter.
even with a 30# bag on the cetma rack..the thing rips. plus its comfortable definitely makes commuting "fun" so definitely pick up/source out an old steel race bike! |
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This made me smile remembering the old chestnut: fast, durable, cheap. Pick two.
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I think
it is LIGHT, durable and cheap
Pick two Sorry to be persnickety |
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Plasti-dip spray paint is your friend here - rubberized coating and comes back off if needed.
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Io non posso vivere senza la mia strada e la mia bici -- DP |
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There isn't much practical difference between a standard road geometry frame and a "race" geometry frame - the differences are more in how the rider is fit to the bike, than the bike itself.
What particular features do you need to make it a commuter bike? Racks and fenders? Wide tires? (or, dare I venture there, disc brakes?) These types of things will probably be the bigger factors when looking for a suitable frame. |
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Not looking for racks, fenders, discs, or wider tires although I'd be fine w the last two. I have those aspects w/ the gravel bike. Relative to road vs race, I guess the aim is to have a road bike that is built and fit to go fast.
Also, it doesn't have to be dirt cheap although I'm fine with that, just not sure how much I want to spend. Quote:
Last edited by FR8CAR; 04-25-2018 at 01:04 PM. |
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Quote:
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Check old '90s steel lugged bikes ...
I am partial to the '89 Schwinn Paramount OS I have. I can fit 28mm on open pro under the same era Shimano Dual Pivots. Built by Waterford Cycles. There was a less expensive version in the early '90s built in japan that is also very nice and same specs.
here is an example albeit in white Quote:
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One great thing about an older steel racing model is being able to get a good 32c slick on there. The paint on mine was shot, and I used hockey tape on the drops. In the 10 years I commuted on it, only two guys noticed that it was the same bike Eddy Merckx won his first TDF on.
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Chinese carbon. Inexpensive and you can find whatever you want. Order from a known company- Miracle, Hungfu, etc
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I agree with others who’ve recommended older steel bike from 80’s/90’s
This was my CL find for dirt cheap and I smile every time I ride it. My commute hits pavement, MUP’s, canal and it tackles it all no prob Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I'm loving my 1980 PX10. Plenty of room for large tires. 531 and Corsa's are a wonderful mix.
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