trick bikes for street riding/commute

General Fixed Street
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i should be getting an insurance payout for my all-city big block soonish, and it seems bad luck to buy the same bike a second time. i was thinking of getting a trick frame for the big tyre clearances, so i can fit cyclocross tyres, and have a tough beater bike.
the frame that appeals most to me is the http://affinitycycles.com/frames/cyclone-fixed/
what would i have to do to set it for street riding? i normally ride a 56 or 57cm square.
i was thinking a straight seat post, longer stem and a medium frame size, but i’m not sure how the really long top tube translates to bike fit.
cheers’
Liam

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well, Gypsy sorted me ou in the endt. this part of the forum is kinda dead ay?

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a little. did you have a look at the Leader TRK? has clearance for good size tyres and reasonably tracky geometry.

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yeah, fair point. a bit cheaper too. with a carbon cyclocross fork with removable canti mounts it might work well. don’t mind them either

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ive got one currently, pretty damn solid bike and a lot of fun. all ss cx’ed up would be a pretty interesting/unique build.

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i just built up 2 breakbrake bikes for a friend and i have to say i fell in love. get amongst the 26" fixie

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What about the Milwaukee Bruiser? Ben’s Cycles were doing them reasonably cheap as completes.

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But then you get all the comedians shouting ‘do a trick’ every 5mins.

(and the cranks are crap. better off getting the frame and parts seperately)

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i’ve been at the beach, insurance assessor coming round tomorrow, so we shall see whether i get cheque or repair…
thinking affinity cyclone, with my profile hubs laced to a new set of open pro rims, or maybe something a smidgin wider, truvativ omnium cranks possibly, and centrepull brakes front and rear to risers.

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What would be the best ‘bang for bick’ for a complete trick bike? i have been looking at the Leaf Automatic 26er. any other suggestions?

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found this (also posted in another thread sorry) for 799. anybody know how good of a buy they are?

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Bang for ya buck, you cant go past the Specialized P-Fix 26in.

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seen and like very much! was also looking at the Leaf Automatic 26er but this one has a drivetrain… you know how much they retail for?

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Agreed, if you want to go 26 you can’t do much better than $900 for the p-fix.

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p-fix is a lot better than the leaf. it is designed for dual 26" where as the leaf isnt.

leaf costs $990 and drivetrain will probably set you back another $200+

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yeah fair enough, it’s just a matter of sourcing a P-fix so i can have it before feb next year (when the next shipment is due to arrive). working on it.

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Have my p-fix up for sale unfortunately… $600 located in yarraville, melbs. Please help a brother in need. Loosing a heap already.