Fixie Frame Advice

[benxxx]

Sup y'all

I'm looking for a new frame and fork to upgrade from my 09 Trek Soho. I will try and use all the parts from this bike, but I'm not opposed to buying new bits if needed or they suit better.

I like the look of the Pro Lite Trentino and of course the Cinelli mash.

So basically, I don't know much about bikes except I like riding them on the street haha, so if anyone has opinions on the models above or other frames to look at I'd appreciate any help at all

Thanks
Ben

[Lambchop]

Is your Soho a belt drive? If so neither of your above options will work with the drivetrain without some pretty drastic mods.

[Lorday]

So your after an oversized aluminium tubed thing then?

[benxxx]

Lamb, is a soho frame, but the rest of it is like any other fixie I guess, normal drivetrain.

Alex, pretty much, yes haha.

[Lorday]

Not sure compatibility on what you have but with your criteria here's a small list:

Felt tk1
Cervelo t3
Hillbrick
Dolan
Cinelli vigretta something's

[benxxx]

thanks, but they are all really expensive haha. too much for me

[Lorday]

That was my ploy... Buy a nice steel frame set, cheaper and better in my opinion.

If you are intisting on aluminium (foil) frame then buy a complete felt tk2/3. You can also then rce some track this winter with me!

[Nat.]

+1 for a steel frame. Much better for street use.

What sort of geo are you looking for? Aggressive track style? More of a cruiser? Or somewhere neutral?

[benxxx]

I see what's going on here haha - I'm not against steel, I just love the look of those bikes I listed originally.

I'm after something more aggressive than my trek, it's pretty relaxed (see pic) but not after a hard out track monster either cause all my riding is street riding.

Any suggestions on some nice steel frames ?

This is the current rig http://instagr.am/p/JRYFSgRsbj/

Thanks for the help y'all

[Lorday]

The Soho will always look like a hybrid it is. The Mash would be big suprise to ride as those things are pretty bloody stiff.