Pimp my Ride

I've been upgrading my bike (Charge Sink - essentially a cheaper Plug with the same geo) bit-by-bit for the past 3 years, and I'm now the only thing left is the frame and forks (and headset..). The plan is to replace the frame and then re-build all the old parts as a beater/loaner/polo bike. I'm 5'9", so around a 54cm frame should be ideal.

I'd like a frame with a tighter geo, but that would still be sensible for tarck as well as track (no lo-pros or massive toe overlap!) Ideally I'd be looking into something around £300-500. So far potentials have been a Brother Swift (which seems like it might not be a huge upgrade), having something custom-made in Columbus Zona by a French guy, or maybe the new 2014 TF frames (when they are eventually released).

and in 2011:

Interesting about that French guy. Inexpensive too.

Got a frame from the frenchie, good quality built with excellent tubing zona. Excellent value!!

Belleville Machine looks pretty sweet, good price too. My gf has a Brother swift and its great. We got it in the sale so it was quite a bit cheaper, would def recommend.

Tada:

^ Looks good - better pics and more info, pls!

Pretty sure I saw the new Samson at HHV a week or so ago.