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@Hovis
Hello all,
So I've been thinking about getting a frame made for me more and more, and have recently come into some excess funds, so have decided to bite the bullet and get a Burls made up for me. My current frame flexes like spaghetti under my immense power, and want I want something stiffer.
I've exchanged a few emails with Justin at Burls and it would seem they could pretty much build anything up for me. I'm seeing Scherrit who did my bike fit tomorrow for a follow up, and will most likely ask him to draw up the geometry for Justin.
I will use the bike everyday for getting to work and evening rides. The bike will never be locked in a public place and hence I am not concerned about riding an expensive bike around everyday.
I have some questions for anyone who might be able to help:
Seat stays: I've seen seein bjammins burls here https://www.lfgss.com/thread79447.html and I do quite like the look of the wishbone stays. However I've heard that that design tends to give a harsher ride. What are peoples thoughts on this, would the Ti's apparent magic properties counter this? Or should I just go for regular stays.
What forks? The frame will come with a traditional headset. I like the Ritchey WCS but I think thats for an integrated headset, so it might look wrong. Pretty much all the carbon forks I am seeing are made for integrated. Should I just accept this or are there any recommended ones? (for reference, I'm not keen on wound ups)
Wheels: I would like a slight deep section in the rims, and I'm currently thinking CXP33's. Are these a good choice, or should I splash out on something more exotic.
Any other options I should consider? I will ask for bottle cage bosses for the downtube. I am as of yet undecided about whether to ask for a rear brake bridge. I ride fixed with a front brake only, and in the last two years have put a freewheel on for one ride and one ride only (dunwich). I like the purity of a track frame, should I just get a clamp on rear should I decide to freewheel up again someday?
Sorry if I have asked a question that offends you. I like to bounce ideas around, hence the thread.
Thanks!