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Winter frame recommendations

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  • March 14, 2016 at 2:31 pm #25487
    ashfanman

    I know we’re (hopefully) through the worst of the weather now, but my winter frame is trashed and needs replaced. I’m looking for something with relatively racey geo, but also with space for at least 25mm tyres (ideally 28mm) and guard mounts. No particular preference between alloy or steel (no carbon, though), but bonus points if it has traditional tube shapes and a raw finish. Something like a Cinelli Mash:

    http://www.cinelli.it/site/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/Mash_Work_55fc0cfde45a2.jpg

    Also worth noting that I’m 6’5, so needs to be available in at least a 62.

    Does such a frame exist, without going custom (which I can’t afford)? Any suggestions much appreciated!

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  • March 17, 2016 at 7:38 am #868329
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    chrislee99777

    Weather and training demands

    Weather and training demands dictate the properties of a winter bike. Mudguards are its defining feature and wider winter tyres will offer improved comfort and puncture protection.

    A winter bike will also typically have two cages, ready to accept two 750ml bottles for long winter rides, powerful lights to widen your window of opportunity for riding, and reliable components, though perhaps heavier than your racing equipment.

    March 15, 2016 at 6:27 pm #868327
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    gonedownhill

    Bob Jackson frames are about

    Bob Jackson frames are about £550 off the peg and go up to 64.5cm.

    March 15, 2016 at 6:02 pm #868325
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    Gasman Jim

    Lynskey Sportive Disc?

    Lynskey Sportive Disc?

    March 15, 2016 at 4:49 pm #868323
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    kitkat

    Custom Condor Fratello? https

    Custom Condor Fratello? https://www.condorcycles.com/collections/audax-commute-touring-bikes

     

    You can get the size & paint job you want for an extra £250 to the regular cost of the bike https://www.condorcycles.com/pages/custom

    March 15, 2016 at 3:28 pm #868321
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    The.MVP

    Maybe consider the Kona Rove?

    Maybe consider the Kona Rove? 

    Tube shapes are fairly traditional, but perhaps not in the geometry or finish you may be looking for.

    Kona do whole bikes in an Aluminium or Cro-Moly frame (up to 59 XL) and Titanium “frame-only” choice.

    I have the Rove AL that I use for “wet” winter, it takes guards carriers (if required) and sports mechanical discs. More upright than an all-out race geometry you are looking for though.

    Or perhaps the Kona Honky Tonk? Reynolds 520, up to 61cm size?

    March 15, 2016 at 11:20 am #868319
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    SteveR5

    Why not look at a custom

    Why not look at a custom titanium build from China? Great quality and much cheaper than the branded models, which are made in the far east. (Apart from Burls that are made in Russia)

    March 15, 2016 at 11:16 am #868317
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    Sniffer

    I bought a Racelight T2 last

    I bought a Racelight T2 last February.  A full bike on C2W.  No complaints and a frame is good value.

    My next winter bike will have discs though.

    March 15, 2016 at 10:34 am #868315
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    Tjuice

    Was going to say the same as

    Was going to say the same as Woldsman.  Very well regarded those Kinesis.  If I ever have to replace my winter bike, I would probably look at one of those..

    I have a Ribble Audax (7005 Aluminium), but again, that does not meet your finish or tube shapes criterion.  It’s fine, and exceptional value, but for some reason, I have never loved it the way I do some of my other bikes.

    The Holdsworth bikes may have something that suits from a tube shapes perspective – they’re gorgeous – but I don’t think they do a raw finish.

    Alternatively, have you considered titanium?

    March 15, 2016 at 9:37 am #868313
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    Woldsman

    Maybe not scoring points for

    Maybe not scoring points for the finish you want or tube shapes, but the Kinesis Racelight T2 (or 4S) might otherwise be worth a look for you. 

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