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  • Ok so I've decided to build my first trick/commuter and I figured I'm gonna need some help parts wise. Only thing I've bought is wheels so far velocity deep v and an aerotrack. Could anyone suggest frame/forks and any other parts they know are strong and long lasting but won't burn a hole in my pocket
    Thanks.

  • A budget would give a better indication of what you could be recommended.

  • Oh yeah I forgot, it's probably about £250-300

  • A quick look on ebay revealed this Volume Cutter V5:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volume-Cutter-V5-Fixie-Frame-Red-Fixed-Gear-Single-Speed-/271117416047?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3f1fdb766f#ht_602wt_975

    These were being offered by one seller for about £169 brand new recently, so this (barely) used one should be even cheaper....

  • Yeah or Roymund on the forum was selling a Charge Scissor wit Profiles. Cant remember how much though...

  • I would look at something with decent tubing first and foremost. Look to Spend around £100
    Crank, I'd suggest a Sugino Messenger, around £30 used in decent condition.
    Shimano Sealed BB £12 New
    Brooks Saddle £30 Used
    Kalloy Seat Stem (upgrade later) £15 New
    Nitto/Cinelli Stem £30 used
    Nitto/Cinelli Bars £20 used
    Campagnolo Brake Calipers £25 used
    Diatech Dirty Harry Levers £30 new
    Headest, Dia-compe £15 or Campagnolo Record £50 (your choice).
    Brake Cables - £10 new
    Chain KMC Z-410 £6

    Total £323 or £358 (with campy headset)

    You should be able to get this down by hunting out a frame and forks for around £50 though, they do exist.

    I forgot pedals, you'll have to push it around.

  • ^that doesnt sound too freestyle!?

  • Yeah I need something a bit more 'freestyley' cheers anyway

  • Keep checking the classifieds and FGFS threads. Something suitable will turn up eventually. I recently sold this:

    http://www.lfgss.com/thread89558.html

    In the end it went for £200 without the wheels.

  • ahh damn, I woulda jumped at that offer. How are the eighthinch frames? I've heard good things about their recent FGFS frame.

  • I loved the scrambler while I had it. Hard to beat for the money. Shame all those cheap Volume frames seem to be gone now. Always fancied one.

  • Seem like solid bikes for the money, hopefully I can nab that cutter on ebay.

  • I'd sell you a black volume thrasher frame i have in size medium for £100, i live in Bristol though so i don't knowwhat postage would be like /: Pretty good clearance for bar spins n stuff like that even running 700c's

  • Yeah I need something a bit more 'freestyley' cheers anyway
    It was only meant as a rough guide to what you should be looking at spending per item to stay within budget.

    Building yourself a bike from the frame up can get rather costly, rather fast.

  • But I've already got wheels and I know roughly what I'm getting so it shouldn't be too much

  • Anyone tried the Identiti FFX forks?

  • I'm looking to sell my Subrosa malum which may suit you?, It's 54cm seat tube & 56cm top tube. I'm 6ft and I ride it as its set up in the picture. If your interested I could sell it minus the wheels or anything else you already have.
    PM me if you'd like more details.

    http://www.lfgss.com/picture.php?albumid=1752&pictureid=14573

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