Is this a good frame of my fixie build?

Broomiester
Broomiester Posts: 12
edited January 2014 in The workshop
Hi,

I'm looking to start a cheap fixie build. I am a beginner but think this is a good way for me to learn how to fix and build bikes, I also need a bike for commuting and shopping ect. I am a 6 foot tall male and was wondering whether this would be a good frame to start with. (I'm very tempted due to he low price)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fixed-Gear-Bi ... 233234a046

I like the fact that it is unfinished steel. I like the patterns of the welding so may well just lacquer it to prevent rust. However I may decide to chrome it at some point.

Just thought I'd gather some thoughts on whether this is a steal, or just too good to be true before I take the plunge.

Thanks!

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  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,325
    Don't know... you like the Cotic Roadrat or On One Pompino?
    You will need a hell of a long seat tube too
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  • lostboysaint
    lostboysaint Posts: 4,250
    No. You'll look like a clown on it.

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    Trail fun - Transition Bandit
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  • craker
    craker Posts: 1,739
    £55 inc. delivery. It's too small. 2.5 kg just for the frame. More to the point, it's not been painted. If it was titanium that'd be cool.

    Depending on what bits you've got lying around, you'll still have to buy more or less a whole bike. Personally I'd be on the look out for an eighties road bike with sloping dropouts for an easy conversion project.
  • Broomiester
    Broomiester Posts: 12
    Okay guys, thanks for your responses. Upon further research I've found a larger frame of the same type.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fixed-Gear-Bi ... 2332d1049e

    This any good?

    In response to concerns regarding the lack of paint, thanks for the advice. I think if lacquering would not be a good idea, I may just paint it. I've always wanted my own custom bike so I'm quite keen on the idea of a blank canvas.

    Thanks again guys :mrgreen:
  • craker
    craker Posts: 1,739
    Sorry, I should have added that I built an unpainted alu. mtb up as a commuter. Polished metal scratches really easily and now it looks a bit of a mess... but of course being steel you'd have to do something with it. I think you're looking at £50 + for powder coating, I've always been steered away from spraying a frame by hand. My first go at a fork respray looked good for a while but damaged quite quickly; I've had another go with Rustoleum (it's like Hammerite) looks OK at the moment. I like the idea though :-)

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