Suggestions - cheap 26" frame for commuter

flappymcflappypants
flappymcflappypants Posts: 28
edited June 2013 in Commuting general
I upgraded from a Dahon Jack to a "proper" road bike for commuting last year, partly because the frame on my Jack had a mahoosive crack in it. All the other bits and pieces (wheels/tyre/brakes/gears etc) are fairly serviceable, so I was thinking of sticking them onto another suitable frame. The "new" bike would then be a back-up for my main bike, or a pub/shops bike.

Only problem is, I can't find a frame! Anyone know where best to look for 26" frames suitable for commuting use?

Cheers :D
Dahon Jack 2008 - FCN 10 - Never been scalped though...

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    What specs do you require for the frame ie what part specs d you have? It will be a miracle if all fit!
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  • flappymcflappypants
    flappymcflappypants Posts: 28
    Parts are nothing fancy, just the stock stuff that came with the Jack. Was mainly looking to re-use wheels/fork/handlebars/brakes/gears.

    Just a solid, fairly bomb-proof frame - aluminium or steel.
    Dahon Jack 2008 - FCN 10 - Never been scalped though...
  • MichaelW
    MichaelW Posts: 2,164
    Surly LHR 26" Wiggle £318.
    What size are you? Anywhere in East Anglia? Ive got a nice Spesh Hardrock 1992 I'm trying to flip.
  • flappymcflappypants
    flappymcflappypants Posts: 28
    I'm 6' 4" but in Manchester unfortunately. Thanks for the suggestion though!
    Dahon Jack 2008 - FCN 10 - Never been scalped though...
  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    Try your LBS?
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.

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