Fendered, fat, and fast-ish commuter options

[slowpoke]

Got a rack from Jambee with some Bay Area history and want to build a commuter flatbar bike with it.

What are my options for frames that have fender mounts, can take fat tires (at least 32c with fenders if not more), but still fast-ish? Looking to keep the frame price strictly under a $1000, cantis are preferred, and prefer 700c for more tire options. Think something like the bike version of a Volkswagen Golf TDI, or Mazda 3.

First thing that comes to mind is a Black Mountain Cycles Monster Cross v5.3 frame. If this came in Merckx orange like the road version, I probably wouldn't start this thread.

Second is a Poprad, but they don't have a chainstay bridge for the rear fender, and the max tire size is questionable.

Thank in advance for your suggestions!

[charliedid]

I suggest test riding one of these.

http://www.konaworld.com/rove_st.cfm

[AJosiahK]

Second the Rove, great rig. But boy there are lots of options out there...

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by AJosiahK

Second the Rove, great rig. But boy there are lots of options out there...

Understatement! :-)

Easy category to find something.

[charliedid]

This is a solid choice for the purpose as well.

https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/macho_man

[jtbadge]

Originally Posted by charliedid

This is a solid choice for the purpose as well.

https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/macho_man

Love my Macho Man. Today’s Poprad, but with better tire clearance and a lugged fork.

[Lovetoclimb]

I would look strongly at the Twin Six Stamdard Rando frameset. It's not canti brake but g dang if that isn't a solid bike for the money. Local shop just sent one out the door with a flat bar townie build, looked so good. Painted to match fenders are always a nice touch.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by AJosiahK

But boy there are lots of options out there...

not if he really wants cantis; that segment is shrinking to zero pretty quickly.

[pbarry]

I've got a 56cm Trek Portland for sale. It ticks most of your boxes, including fender mounts and ample tire clearance. But, discs and an AL frame..

[charliedid]

I just read the part about flat bars....you don't want flat bars. ;-)

[mktng]

SS or Geared?

State Warhawk is an option.
Its cheap.

Or

find an old CAAD X

big tires
canti
fender mounts

[ptourkin]

Flaanimal.

[mktng]

Originally Posted by ptourkin

Flaanimal.

ticks none of his boxes.
nice bike though.

[p nut]

Maybe this is more along the lines of a 78 Buick LeSabre, but a Surly Cross Check would make a good commuter. Fender and rack mounts, canti brakes, SS or geared, fat tire clearance. Short HT, Low/Long means a nice flatbar bike for me.

[merckx]

Get a Rivendell Hillborne. You will thank me later.