lightweight commute...with rack

sswiss

sswiss

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thinking ahead....spring

would a cadex cfm build into one - or am I better off looking for
something dynatech/m-trax like, frame and forks on these usually come within the budget I'm looking at

nothing fully aluminum - the old bones don't ya know :roll:

ideas?
 
I'd consider a mid 90's Marin - they never seem to go for much and were built at the peak of the weight craze. Singlespeeded sub 21lbs should not be difficult.

As it's a commuter I'd hammerite it for a proper ugly theft-proofing look. Singlespeed is a good idea: saves maintenance, assuming you don't live somewhere like Sheffield...mind a year of that would give you legs like Sir Chris Hoy!
 
thanks for the offer Big Cheese but at 5'7" straight out of bed, I think the large might be a stretch.

Mid-90's Marin, hadn't considered that, holes in all the right places too, rack ready!
 
If your near cambridge then you know how often bikes can go missing..if it's going to be a daily commute then dumbing the bike down in appearance might help

As to what bike..plenty to choose from
 
I've got a debadged but otherwise very neat 1991 Marin Palisades frame, seatpost and forks (dark Zolatone). It's probably a bit heavier than you are looking for, but a stealthy machine. £70 posted. It's a 17.5", I'm 5'7" and it's fine for anything except technical offroading. PM if interested.
 
I've got a cadex cfm that I was using as a commuter until a recent move. It worked really well and I had a lovely and light bike (not singlespeed either) running xtr.

Not sure about rear rack mount though, been looking for another frame as I don't think the mount it has is suitable for the child seat I had in mind, which used a rack.
 
ishaw":10urwdba said:
Not sure about rear rack mount though, been looking for another frame as I don't think the mount it has is suitable for the child seat I had in mind, which used a rack.
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I didn't think it had the rack mounts required, just wondered if anyone had tried it?
....a classic orange may be a little too desirable for my commute ;)
 
I did find some adapters that are really for forks, but would work on a seat post that creates rack mounts. I'm not 100% sure where I found these now (wiggle) but was certainly considering them instead of buying a new frame. Would be interesting to hear what people think about this, as I might go for it if there are no safety drawbacks.
 
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