I am considering having a custom frame built for me, fixed gear...
Frame wise... Considering it will be unlikely I will be drafting with anyone I have been considering triathalon geometry. The reasons are for comfort and low drag (aerodynamics). Any thoughts as to the bottom bracket location? I can not really figure out if this would give any bennifit. What fork ends work well with some good chain tensioners? (this is a huge reason I want another frame too)
Reasons why a road geometry really means little to me... They are ment to be fast handling for corners, uh this is going to be fixed gear.
I guess my question is about going up a hill with Aero bars, anyone comment?
Components... I have discovered old but good stuff is not cutting it.
My thoughts...
FSA TI bottom bracket (68x108) with FSA track 49 1/8 chain crankset. Pedal wise I might go with a LOOK style for long rides but swap on my mountain for around town.
Brakes? I know I want front and back for extremely steep large hills. I have been using Nashbar house brand on my roadbike and they seem pretty decent. Brake lever wise I will use what ever is avaible for Aero bars, or if I end up on road bars some Campy ones (have on road bike, love them). Here is the big trick, I want fenders. Do I go with side pull long reach Nashbars? Centerpull? Would Oval Aero brakes allow for some? I have to ride in winter too (35mm studded tires and fenders). Would that be too much to ask?
Handlebars, what Aero bars are good? This is all about comfort from what I can tell. The only concern about them I have is overtime, would they force me into being bent over to the point my neck hurt after riding awhile, anymore than hoods on a roadbike?
I plan to use a Brook seat, probably my professional.
What headsets are good? (threadless)
Fork? (not custom) Needs to have a brake hole, and room for fenders and studded tires would be nice... I know I can run Skinny fenders but then I sacrafice studded tires. This is quiet a delima.... I suppose I could go to Canti-lever brakes?!?!? I hate to do that in many ways though, I hate the bosses.
All comments, questions, whatever, please inquire.
If all else fails I might just have to have two bikes... and not ride this one in winter.
Frame wise... Considering it will be unlikely I will be drafting with anyone I have been considering triathalon geometry. The reasons are for comfort and low drag (aerodynamics). Any thoughts as to the bottom bracket location? I can not really figure out if this would give any bennifit. What fork ends work well with some good chain tensioners? (this is a huge reason I want another frame too)
Reasons why a road geometry really means little to me... They are ment to be fast handling for corners, uh this is going to be fixed gear.
I guess my question is about going up a hill with Aero bars, anyone comment?
Components... I have discovered old but good stuff is not cutting it.
My thoughts...
FSA TI bottom bracket (68x108) with FSA track 49 1/8 chain crankset. Pedal wise I might go with a LOOK style for long rides but swap on my mountain for around town.
Brakes? I know I want front and back for extremely steep large hills. I have been using Nashbar house brand on my roadbike and they seem pretty decent. Brake lever wise I will use what ever is avaible for Aero bars, or if I end up on road bars some Campy ones (have on road bike, love them). Here is the big trick, I want fenders. Do I go with side pull long reach Nashbars? Centerpull? Would Oval Aero brakes allow for some? I have to ride in winter too (35mm studded tires and fenders). Would that be too much to ask?
Handlebars, what Aero bars are good? This is all about comfort from what I can tell. The only concern about them I have is overtime, would they force me into being bent over to the point my neck hurt after riding awhile, anymore than hoods on a roadbike?
I plan to use a Brook seat, probably my professional.
What headsets are good? (threadless)
Fork? (not custom) Needs to have a brake hole, and room for fenders and studded tires would be nice... I know I can run Skinny fenders but then I sacrafice studded tires. This is quiet a delima.... I suppose I could go to Canti-lever brakes?!?!? I hate to do that in many ways though, I hate the bosses.
All comments, questions, whatever, please inquire.
If all else fails I might just have to have two bikes... and not ride this one in winter.