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Fendered, fat, and fast-ish commuter options
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! Last edited by slowpoke; 07-08-2018 at 08:08 PM. |
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Second the Rove, great rig. But boy there are lots of options out there...
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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.
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not if he really wants cantis; that segment is shrinking to zero pretty quickly.
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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..
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woops
I just read the part about flat bars....you don't want flat bars. ;-)
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SS or Geared?
State Warhawk is an option. Its cheap. Or find an old CAAD X big tires canti fender mounts Last edited by mktng; 07-09-2018 at 08:54 AM. |
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Flaanimal.
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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.
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Get a Rivendell Hillborne. You will thank me later.
Last edited by merckx; 07-09-2018 at 09:14 AM. |
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commuter, fast, fenders, frames |
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