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@wappingwarrior
hi,
Just signed in to this forum and am learning plenty about fix-gear before taking the plunge. I currently commute on a Ridgeback Gensis Day 00, but after seeing so many fixed about and having to get my gears reset every few months, I've decided to look into getting a fix. Mainly for the maintenace angle, but also for a bit more fitness and they look pretty cool.
Anyway, thinking of getting something built up and have been looking at a Dolan frame from BrickLane Bikes, think I'm going to need at 53cm frame, as I'm only about 5'9". Can't find much info on them at the moment and as I'm new to the scene, I'm not sure if it's a good base to start from. I'm really after a thicker frame than some of the racers, but not mountain bike size, if you know what I mean. I've looked at a Fuji Track, but with the wheels they come with, I'd be throwing those away, so it seems a waste. Suppose I could ebay them!!!
The bikes going to be used daily from the commute and for most of my transport around the captal, so don't want to start on too cheaper bike, as I want something that's going to last and eventually be something special. So really looking at a 'Frame for Life'. At the moment, it's a Fuji, Langster or Pista (and throw away the rubbish), or a Dolan.
Any education would be welcome, as I want to get the frame right!