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Turkish
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Having converted my bianchi to a fixie skidder due to a groupset clusterfuck, I find myself freewheel-less and with no bikes with any space for mudguards or anything above a 25c.
So the plan is to go in phases as we're currently saving for a big party (or a wedding as I'm supposed to call it). So first up is to get the necessary stuff for the winter. Contrary to the current thoughts, I don't think disc brakes are dead, so in my head I'm thinking:
Wheel size, I'm sorely tempted by 650 here. This bike will see mainly commuting miles with some Sustrans route 1 miles to Kent from home in Woolwich. Then some crabon for trying to go/look a bit faster. Given all the 650 builds on here recently, would people reccomend it for the above purposes? Plus some dog towing if I get round to building a trailer.
Frames, there are a few options. Further down the line I'd love an Orlo or a Quirk but first off let's keep cheaper. The PX Alu CX bike could be a goer but clearance could be shit. Will be scouring the classifieds for anything 50cm the fits the bill. CDF would be good but not had much luck finding anything small 2nd hand.
Links and pictures will be added when at a proper keyboard. @Turkish orlo and @jambon cdf have been a big inspiration.
Any advice or suggestions welcome!