Best bike frames according to redditors

You bet, ha. To clarify (hopefully) - it reminds me of a modern road bike frame, with the springy lines and the blended joins - where you can visualize the energy in tension and compression. Like this for example:


BEIOU Carbon Fiber Road Bike Frame with Fork Racing Bicycle Frame 700C BB86 Unibody Internal Cable Routing T700 Ultralight 500 mm 520mm 540mm 560mm Matte/Glossy Paint B013A (Orange, 540mm) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0767K6P62/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cTtPDbE930KWE

Anyhow, nice work. Wish I had one.

Front lights are two XPL-HI 5D Emisar D4SV2s:

https://intl-outdoor.com/emisar-d4sv2.html

Tail and underside lights are from Canway:

https://www.amazon.com/Canway-Rechargeable-Waterproof-Headlights-Flashlight/dp/B078751QQT

What are you looking for?

I definitely recommend a suspension seat post for more comfort.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BIQN9UC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0dKcBb0HND9Z2

I also put a ram mount on mine so I can have my phone on the bars for gps. Makes it easy to connect to the USB port too.

I added a second usb rechargeable led headlight along with a rechargeable tail.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077CZK75L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9eKcBbC7DX9KQ

And lastly, I put on some cheap plastic moto hand guards to protect my hands since I trail ride it often.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073P3JH7F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bcKcBbM524YT5

This also fits nice in the nook behind the battery
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZP3ADU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jdKcBbED6PRMF

I use this and I love it

visnfa Bike Phone Mount Anti Shake and Stable Cradle Clamp with 360° Rotation Bicycle Phone mount/Bike Accessories/Bike Phone Holder for iPhone Android GPS Other Devices Between 3.5 to 6.5 inches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1X3JD3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GCeKBbYAJRMXE

ICAN is pretty well-regarded. EBAY is perhaps a more active marketplace for Chinese carbon, and certainly AliBaba is as well. I got my frames from Dengfu directly. Their site sucks, their frames, OTOH, are excellent. HTH.

Just get a Kilo TT frameset. They're rock-solid steel, but are still fairly light and actually have aggressive track geometry.

I think it's just the cheap track frame from Amazon?

I got the light on Amazon here.

That looks perfect! Found some ETC Helicopter Tape on Amazon.ca for pretty cheap that will likely last forever.

I have a camo bike fetish also. One of these days.

I've considered getting a State Black label frame on amazon for $200 and wrapping it.

you could just get something simple as fuck like this and build it up http://www.amazon.com/Projekt-Fixie-Cycle-Singlespeed-Frameset/dp/B00LO3TUD0/ref=pd_sim_sbs_468_6?ie=UTF8&dpID=41VJ2N281GL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1D3ZST3AADEA1WKEVCWY

http://www.amazon.com/Track-Fixie-Road-Frame-Black/dp/B005KWW7H2/ref=sr_1_3?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1376493961&sr=1-3&keywords=fixed+gear+frame

No,
http://www.amazon.com/Track-Fixie-Road-Frame-White/dp/B005KWW90C/ref=sr_1_2?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1376494250&sr=1-2&keywords=fixie+frame

These amazon "fixie" frames are okay for a first bike. I've inspected a few in person around my area, the welds are better than most in this price range and the paint had a nice finish with no orangepeel. The geometry is nearly identical to the 725 (ripoff!). The Quality control is questionable, They are known to suffer from bad / broken seatpost clamps. They ripped off leaders seatpost clamp design but it doesn't work as well, You tighten it all the way and the seatpost slips. If this happens to yours, take it to your LBS and have them come up with a new solution like shims or welding another clamp.

As with many others, I'm going to give you advice you didn't ask for.

Ok, first I'll give you the advice you asked for: It will look best if you paint the whole thing down to the last bit matte black. Murder murder murder.

Now, my real advice, spend $100 more than the paint job and get something with more track-like geometry that is meant to be setup fixed/single and is already matte black from the factory.

http://www.amazon.com/State-Bicycle-Frame-Matte-Black/dp/B00AQROFVC/ref=sr_1_90?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1370305711&sr=1-90&keywords=state+bicycle

http://www.fyxation.com/shop/en/183-fyxation-eastside-frameset.html

http://www.amazon.com/State-Bicycle-Frame-Fork-Silver/dp/B00AQRNU7M/ref=sr_1_29?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1370305686&sr=1-29&keywords=state+bicycle


Or the same amount for a hi-ten frame:
http://www.amazon.com/Pure-Fix-Cycles-Fixed-Medium/dp/B00A4DCYWA/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1370305937&sr=1-1&keywords=pure+fix+cycles+frame

http://www.amazon.com/Projekt-Fixie-Fixed-Frameset-Included/dp/B00AF1JSIY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_7


Edit: holy crap get this one: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Colorful-700c-cr-mo-fixed-gear-bike-frame/948718189.html

The new frameset is flat mount, the brakes are postmount or IS... i'm not quite sure at this point.

The BB7s were mounted to tabs welded to the frameset.

For reference here is the old bike -

https://www.norco.com/bike-archives/2010/indie-three/

and the new frameset -

https://www.amazon.com/Motobecane-Strada-Kinesis-Aluminum-Headset/dp/B07B9KLLY1

I got this one . I saw someone else with one of these from very far away in broad daylight. It was the most obnoxious light I have ever seen. I caught up to him to find out what it was and then ordered one that night. I've been happy with it except I am now that guy. I've had at least 2 dozen people on the rail trail ask me where to get one since I ordered it in July.

I also like it because I am short but I like to ride a 54cm. I don't have a whole lot of real estate on the stem and this can be mounted horizontally so my saddle bag doesn't get in the way

I'm thinking it might be close to this.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005KWW90C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hOhAxbKBC6VKH

Whatcha think? Do they look similar?

oh, so marketing, you say. i feel this price would only be justified depending on what brand hubs/rims/tires are on this thing. from that pic they look generic...

after looking at specs - yes, they are indeed generic. you'll note they name the brand of the tires, which aren't that special, but not the brand of the hubs and rims, which are a big deal to many people. so i conclude they are generic off brand. spend your money better elsewhere. i recommend buying this frame and building on it. spend way less and get even more bang for your buck

https://www.amazon.com/State-Bicycle-Fixed-Tensioners-2-Piece/dp/B00L3SLRC8

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51YRjhRCclL._AC_UL320_SR302,320_.jpg

I use this for my Galaxy S8+. Here is the link:

visnfa Bike Phone Mount Anti Shake and Stable Cradle Clamp with 360° Rotation Bicycle Phone Mount/Bike Accessories/Bike Phone Holder for iPhone Android GPS Other Devices Between 3.5 to 6.5 inches
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1X3JD3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_82jMDbT4BCTX5

Looks like something decent can be had for less than $200

No, but I'm really searching for one too.

Previously, I was using a Roswheel bag on the top tube with my Nexus. It worked okay, but I have a feeling the OPO is just too big for this application.

I don't wish to be rude to you because you're just stuck in the middle of this, but my counter is that he's flat-out lying.

Kestrel complete bike on Amazon - $1200

Fuji complete bike at Performance - $1250

Basic no-name carbon frame/fork on Amazon - $450

And now I'm going to bow out of this with as much grace as I have left. I get the feeling that he's trying to justify greed by any means possible, and that doesn't require my involvement. Sorry again that you got roped into this.

Can be had for much cheaper on Amazon. Doesn't list the weight though

This sort should work, though, right?