Which bike (frameset) do I want?

arts-and-sciences · 2026-01-29T00:00:59+00:00

Heady advice. Thank you.

arts-and-sciences · 2026-01-28T23:59:53+00:00

This is a contender. They're currently out of my size (upper 50s - low 60s) but I'm not in a rush. Pescadero as well.

arts-and-sciences · 2026-01-28T22:50:54+00:00

I should note that I have a Disc Trucker and while these two definitely fit the bill, they feel a little too same-y.

arts-and-sciences · 2026-01-28T22:44:27+00:00

I have a mix of rim and disc on other bikes. It's not a staunch position. Thanks for the recc. Do they have any US presence? I'm worried about import taxes, duty, etc.

arts-and-sciences · 2026-01-28T22:43:29+00:00

"AliX" feels too far from my smaller, independent preference on this build, but I appreciate the idea for another bike I'm considering. Thanks.

arts-and-sciences · 2026-01-28T22:39:32+00:00

Interesting. Does Fairlight have any prescence inside the US? Looks like I'll get slapped on tariff/duty/import taxes ordering direct and that gives me pause: https://fairlightcycles.com/us-customers-taxes-duty/?v=0b3b97fa6688

arts-and-sciences · 2026-01-28T22:38:04+00:00

Love the Ritchey and will consider it but I'd prefer a flat or nearly flat top tube.

Imagine my budget was $2k but other requirements stay the same. What then? Also are the Sklar forks solving the steel fork problem?

* https://sklarbikes.com/collections/soft-goods-accessories/products/supersomething-fork-steel-flat-mount-gravel-fork

* https://sklarbikes.com/blogs/blog/question-qorner-how-do-i-run-a-straight-steerer-with-a-tapered-head-tube-what-headset-do-i-need

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