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I agree I inspected the trek. It literally looks like it was barely ridden. Besides the sticker scratches. The frame seat post seat etc. Don't even look used. I'd do a single speed again. But I'd like to do some climbs in mammoth and around my town. I see specialized langsters all day for good prices.


ILOVEMUD
 
I've got a '90s Ibis Sonoma converted to a fixed-gear. I love it. I used to commute 20+ miles a day on it.

I've also got a Jericho roadie that's steel for the front triangle and Easton carbon for the stays. It's a great bike too.

Both of these would be considered 'boutique' frames, but neither would bring a high price on craigslist.

I've ridden a few varieties of steel. Reynolds 853 is the ticket. Find one and build it up.
 
Awesome I'll seek it out I have some stAr deep v's and hubs and some origin8 bull bars and some other parts. I'll keep you all posted


ILOVEMUD
 
Check out the On-One Midge and Mongo bars... I converted my Jake to the Midge bars and love the feel of them vs standard roadie bars.

Fast Eddy said:
I've ridden a few varieties of steel. Reynolds 853 is the ticket. Find one and build it up.
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Mmmmmm.....Reynolds 853 reminds me of the Bianchi Sok... such a nice bike!!!! Always wanted one but could never find one for the right price when I was looking.
 
On my Ibis I have a set of cow-horn bars; better than drop bars for a commuter, IMO. Midge bars are cool too.

Gunnars are made in Wisconsin. You don't hear about them much, but they use a lot of 853 steel and they're great frames. My first singlespeed MTB was a Gunnar and I rode the sh*t out of it. It's still in my garage because I can't part with it.

Gunnar 853 roadie: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/4370794982.html

Lemond made out of 853: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/4366568763.html
 
gregnash said:
Mmmmmm.....Reynolds 853 reminds me of the Bianchi Sok... such a nice bike!!!! Always wanted one but could never find one for the right price when I was looking.
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I found a new Bianchi SoK frame on CL for $200 and got built about 9 months later...


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To the original post, keep looking you will find a goo deal out there...
 
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BASTARD!!!! When I was looking the cheapest I was able to find a Sok frame in decent condition was $450. That is a great color too... My other steelie favorite is the Jamis Dragon in the Creamsicle color!
 
MANUCHAO said:
I found a new Bianchi SoK frame on CL for $200 and got built about 9 months later...
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I've ridden one of those (singlespeed) quite a few times. Great riding bike. Almost no complaint about it being aluminum.

My buddy, whose Bianchi I ride, got it from warrantying a steel Bianchi. When they couldn't replace the frame they sold him the big wheel alu version for cost. We took the remaining parts from the steel one and built up my Jamis Dragon frame with it. We often go on rides together on the two bikes.
 
I'm taking notes. That are your guys thoughts on mercier I found a single speed on the cheap. I just can't buy some cheap colorful fixie. I need to at least have a good frame and start from there. Maybe I'm materialistic in that way.


ILOVEMUD
 
Here are a few more.
Ridley aedon it has shimano dura ace and 105 crank I know components are good.
And a univega I kind of like it. It's older has last generation shimano 600 components.


ILOVEMUD
 
The mercier I believe are knock-offs kinda like the Motobecane. Still decent bikes and good on the cheap, never ridden one though.

Ridley have a great reputation for putting out stellar bikes although a bit on the expensive side (at least for CX). Know nothing about the Univegas.

After going for a ride this weekend I think I am going to start looking for a new CX bike for commuting and dirt duties. My Kona Jake is a great bike and I do love it but it is definitely too small for me at a 54cm. But then I start thinking about if I want to convert my steel hardtail to a monstercross and get a full sus to replace the hardtail.
 
Nice. Always something to spend money on ha. The Ridley is in ojai for 400$. I don't know why so cheap I'm skeptical but I hope I can snatch it.


ILOVEMUD
 
Like some wrote previously, it really depends on how you want to ride.

If you're new to the sport, buy something inexpensive to try it out and sell it/upgrade in a year or two. Get the best components you can on the type of frame you want and give it a try.

853 is great - very comfortable. I bought a Time carbon after years on steel and the ride was as close to steel that I could find at the time.

Aluminum? meh! Transfers too much of the road unless you get a carbon seat post to soften it out.

Ti is great, if you can find a good deal, but you might find more Ti/Carbon hybrids at this point.

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Cruiserdrew said:
I agree completely that the only thing that matters for the riding you describe is fit. Not weight, not material, not components.
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^This! Steel, Ti and Carbon are all still very legitimate building materials. People who say that one is "better" than another typically don't know what the heck they are talking about or are just regurgitating marketing hype. All three materials can be built into frames of the same weight, All three can be sufficiently stiff for just about any rider. Mid level components are typically more reliable than high end.
 
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