{"id":4262,"date":"2022-06-26T19:04:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-26T23:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brooklynfixedgear.com\/?p=4262"},"modified":"2024-02-05T22:40:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T03:40:33","slug":"how-to-buy-a-fixie-bike-frame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brooklynfixedgear.com\/bikes-and-parts\/how-to-buy-a-fixie-bike-frame\/","title":{"rendered":"Fixie Frames: How to Buy a Frame for A Fixed Gear or Single Speed Bike (4 Tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you’re considering building a fixed-gear bike, you might be wondering how to choose a frame. Fortunately, choosing the right frame is not as difficult as you think. So let’s discuss how to choose the right frame for your fixed gear build<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, you will learn how to choose a bike frame that’s right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When buying a bike frame, ensure the bike’s geometry is compatible with your riding style. Additionally, make sure that the frame is the correct size and style and that it fits within your budget.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A bicycle frame is the backbone of your bike. It is the metal framework that supports the bike’s components, and it keeps the bike together<\/strong>. Frames can come in many shapes and sizes, depending on the type of riding that the bike will be used for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are four things you should consider<\/strong> before purchasing a new frame for your bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following are the most popular materials for fixed-gear bike frames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Steel was once the preferred bike-building material. It’s heavier than aluminum and carbon fiber, so high-end bikes avoid it. It’s more expensive to mass-produce than aluminum, limiting its use in cheaper models. Steel is easier, cheaper, and stronger than carbon fiber and aluminum<\/a>. Thinner tubes allow vertical flex in a bike. Steel is durable, fatigue-resistant, and easily repairable, unlike carbon fiber and aluminum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aluminum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Aluminum is the most common bike frame material because it’s corrosion-resistant, light (though not as light as carbon fiber), and strong. In addition, it’s affordable, making it popular among budget-conscious riders and racers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s stiff and responsive, so it’s good for criterium bikes because they accelerate quickly and handle well. However, stiffness often means a harsher ride because it absorbs road buzz less than other frame materials. So it’s not ideal for dirt roads or long-distance touring, where comfort is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carbon Fiber<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Carbon fiber is the most common frame material for high-end mountain, road, and track bikes (including most professional bikes). It’s made of carbon sheets bonded in a mold with resin. As a result, carbon fiber is lighter than aluminum, steel, or titanium at a given stiffness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lower density means carbon frames absorb (rather than transmit) road vibration, making for a more comfortable ride. In addition, carbon fiber can be formed into complex shapes, giving bike makers design freedom. This improves a frame’s aerodynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carbon fiber bikes are the most expensive, though their price has fallen. Unfortunately, these frames break more easily than metal ones, and once they do, you can’t ride them anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is a bicycle frame?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to choose a fixed gear frame<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Consider the material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Choose the size based on your height<\/h3>\n\n\n\n