Fixed 650b commuter

[Borgnyne]

So, got the urge for a new commuter. Been riding a drop bar SS for a while now and feel the need to got back to fixed. Looking for a slot dropout frame that will take 650b and a fairly large tyre, anyone have suggestions? Inbred is the first thought, but I'd like something a little nicer 🤣

 

[EckyH]

Perhaps the Surly Straggler fits the bill: https://surlybikes.com/bikes/straggler
A matching hub is also available from Surly: https://surlybikes.com/parts/ultra_new_hubs

Hope that helps,

E.

 

[Cycleops]

Those Surly bikes always seem over priced for a far east made machine.
Brick Lane Bikes claim to have the biggest selection of SS and fixed in the UK:
https://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/fixed-gear

 

[Borgnyne]

Thanks guys, I'll have a look around. If I could find a second hand Surly or a Genesis Day One for reasonable money in a 52 I'd do that but chances are slim.

 

[Ian H]

A decent older, steel frame might work for you. It would have the advantage of road dropouts rather than track ends. `

 

[yostumpy]

How about this!!
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...usg=AOvVaw1kIKBnPjZujxF57_9EZ8q0&opi=89978449

 

[Borgnyne]

Yeah, something almost exactly like that, that won't cost me four grand 🤣
Bloomin nice though 🥰

 

[Randomnerd]

So, got the urge for a new commuter. Been riding a drop bar SS for a while now and feel the need to got back to fixed. Looking for a slot dropout frame that will take 650b and a fairly large tyre, anyone have suggestions? Inbred is the first thought, but I'd like something a little nicer 🤣

I've an old chromoly diamondback ascent lying in the scrap pile. That would make a tasty ride. North Yorkshire

 

[vickster]

Thanks guys, I'll have a look around. If I could find a second hand Surly or a Genesis Day One for reasonable money in a 52 I'd do that but chances are slim.

@Borgnyne £105 in Bristol for Frameset
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/390116/

Indeed LFGSS is a good starting point

 

[Borgnyne]

@Borgnyne £105 in Bristol for Frameset
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/390116/

Indeed LFGSS is a good starting point

Thank you, that is exactly what I'm looking for. Hopefully it won't sell before payday...

 

[vickster]

Thank you, that is exactly what I'm looking for. Hopefully it won't sell before payday...

It's been up since Sept 2023 with lots of price reductions, drop him a line and say you'll take at end of month. I'm sure he'd hold for a small deposit for a couple of weeks

 

[vickster]

Thank you, that is exactly what I'm looking for. Hopefully it won't sell before payday...

Did you buy it?

 

[Borgnyne]

Unfortunately my circumstances have changed quite a bit so the build is on hold while I move!

 

[ag3r]

Well, I would have originally suggested an on one mulo, which is the Pompino mark III
Plenty of clearance for 700c, so would be fine with 650bs.