Wanted a "Track" frame on the cheap, built this thing up for under $250. I ride this bike to work every day. The frame is solid and pretty lightweight, but the finish has several paint drips and the graphics are all lopsided or crooked. Definitely a smart purchase for the budget minded or as an entry level track bike.
Frame:
Crew District 58cm
Fork/Headset:
Bontrager Carbon / Crew OEM
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Bontrager Sram GXP
Pedals:
Fyxation Gates one-off "prototype" pedals and Fyxation strap kit
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Masi Brev. M 48t / 17t cog
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia Flite / unbranded carbon post
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Bontrager Race Lite / Fyxation Accela
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Alex DA16 / Formula / (Giant branded) Kenda Kwest
More Info:
This $150 frame weighs less than my buddy's Leader 725 frame. The frame's rear end is stiffer and more responsive than I was expecting.
Added by whipped_takara. Last updated almost 9 years ago.
As of almost 9 years ago, whipped_takara has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
6 Comments
Saw this on the MKE CL. You buy it or the owner and just decide to keep it?
Posted over 9 years ago
well hello there Lydia! It's mine, I built it, I'm still selling it. My mountain bike build needs the funds.
Posted over 9 years ago
Looks good, ride good? I know the feeling ;) there's always another build that needs TLC
Posted over 9 years ago
yeah, its quick. For a cheap frame it feels good. With the ratio it's at and the drops I'm always cranking and am inclined to ride faster, which is good, I guess.
Posted over 9 years ago
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Noypi says:
Very nice!
Posted over 9 years ago
whipped_takara says:
thanks!
Posted over 9 years ago