Cheapest (new) track style frame

[kjparker]

Hi

I was looking to build another conversion for myself, this time was going to have some track ends braised in, simply to make it easier to get the wheel in and out (i know the bb is still lower than an actual track frame.

I started adding up what I would have to do, and what it would cost:
[ul]
[li]have track ends brazed in $250[/li][li]Bead blast and powder coat $80[/li][/ul]

Add to all that the time spent filing off bosses etc, and what do I end up with, a road frame with fork ends.

Got me thinking, then I found this: http://www.definitivecycles.com.au/on_one/on_one_pompino_pro.php

Which is not much more!

Anyone know of any better deals out there?

I want to build it myself, so would rather not look at pre-built, but if there is a compelling reason to do so, then so be it!

Thoughts?

[Bender]

Having track ends does NOT make it easier to get your wheel in and out. It makes it harder. I can’t for the life of me think why anyone started making track ends, i think it’s more that people started making road drop outs and track bikes stayed the old way.

In answer to your question though, Pake, the one on Wiggle sells, then a few others you can get over the net age probably your best bet. You could probably get a nice old frame for the same $$ if you look long enough.

[horatio]

@Bender!

Having track ends does NOT make it easier to get your wheel in and out. It makes it harder. I can’t for the life of me think why anyone started making track ends, i think it’s more that people started making road drop outs and track bikes stayed the old way.

On a velodrome, having rear dropouts makes the drive train safer if I recall correctly.

[prawza]

there are heaps of track frames which can be bought as a frameset, just gota do your research and pick whats right. something like a steamroller would probs be ideal.

check out thebikebiz.com for a start

http://www.thebikebiz.com/Frames_s/127.htm

also google ‘Alien frames’. Bit pricey, but good quality with nice lugs

[kjparker]

@prawza

there are heaps of track frames which can be bought as a frameset, just gota do your research and pick whats right. something like a steamroller would probs be ideal.

check out thebikebiz.com for a start

http://www.thebikebiz.com/Frames_s/127.htm

also google ‘Alien frames’. Bit pricey, but good quality with nice lugs

Had a look at that link, some good prices there, but at a shipping cost of over 600USD!

I’ll keep looking!

[alexs]

track ends are also good for those with mega tight clearances that can’t load their wheel in from the front (like a road bike) because the seat tube is in the way.
I put big tires on my conversion and had to deflate the tire just to get the Damn thing on

[Sekt]

@prawza

also google ‘Alien frames’. Bit pricey, but good quality with nice lugs

I’ve got an Alien on the way. Not the cheapest, but they look like they’re the business. I’ll post up some impressions when it arrives.

[gypsy]

@prawza

also google ‘Alien frames’. Bit pricey, but good quality with nice lugs

I have heard they’re shit to deal with and they are slow like a snail.
Thats from multiple people who’ve dealt with em.

[vee_dub]

have track dropout brazed in.for $200 odd bucks? Who quoted u…u got ripped off.

[Quirky]

@vee_dub

have track dropout brazed in.for $200 odd bucks? Who quoted u…u got ripped off.

how much should it roughly cost?

[Quirky]

just found these…

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TRACK-FRAME-NEW-FIXIE-FIXED-SINGLE-SPEED_W0QQitemZ180367298781QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Sport_Cycling_Frames?hash=item29feba90dd&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65:1|66:2|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:2|294:50

[kjparker]

@vee_dub

have track dropout brazed in.for $200 odd bucks? Who quoted u…u got ripped off.

Primate frames - the guys who work with cycle underground…

Where can I get it done cheaper? In sydney?

[Kid_Killy]

Cheap new frame —> http://fixed.org.au/forums/index.php/topic,7869.0.html

[SanEsteban]

@kjparker

@vee_dub

have track dropout brazed in.for $200 odd bucks? Who quoted u…u got ripped off.

Primate frames - the guys who work with cycle underground…

Where can I get it done cheaper? In sydney?

You could try Bundy… I’m going to guess that’s where Vee Dub got a quote.

[Quirky]

WIGGLE!!!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Tifosi_Pista_CX_Track_Frame/5360040537/

$350 with freeee postage!
can you resist?

[Bender]

Goods total: $354.65
Delivery cost from: $82.38
You pay: $437.03

You pay postage, and to get a fork that will suit you need to get the Roselli fork 35mm rake which is another $300, starts to get expensive.

[Quirky]

@Bender!

Goods total: $354.65
Delivery cost from: $82.38
You pay: $437.03

You pay postage, and to get a fork that will suit you need to get the Roselli fork 35mm rake which is another $300, starts to get expensive.

if you are talking about the wiggle one im sure its free postage if its over $200
but yeh i guess those forks add quite a bit…

[gypsy]

@Quirky

WIGGLE!!!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Tifosi_Pista_CX_Track_Frame/5360040537/

$350 with freeee postage!
can you resist?

They dont come with a fork.

[Yokomode]

@Quirky

WIGGLE!!!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Tifosi_Pista_CX_Track_Frame/5360040537/

$350 with freeee postage!
can you resist?

Well, judging by the conversion rate today its actually more like $453 Australian dollars and some change, a large difference really.

[Sekt]

@Gypsy

@prawza

also google ‘Alien frames’. Bit pricey, but good quality with nice lugs

I have heard they’re shit to deal with and they are slow like a snail.
Thats from multiple people who’ve dealt with em.

My experience has been great so far. Put the order through, got a prompt e-mail from them advising that fork drilling would result in a bit of a delay and asking if I wanted to do it myself instead. Once it was confirmed it shipped straight away. Hasn’t arrived yet, but I’ve got a tracking number and it only took 4 days to get into the country. Now I just need to wait for the slack local shipping company.