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Recommend me an aluminium frameset for a road build

  • 19-04-2012 12:27pm
    #1
    GlennaMaddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 851 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking for an aluminium frameset with internal cable routing and hydroformed (or smooth) joints, can anybody recommend one?

    Rose bikes do a nice one for about 600 euro, here's a link showing what I mean by smooooth..
    http://media1.roseversand.de/cms/RedRose_PRO_SL_Galerie3.jpg

    Before anybody suggests I but a planet-X or hong-fu carbon, it's under consideration, just haven't made my mind up on carbon Vs aluminium (and it's not Friday).

    Also, there are a few Canyon lovers on here too, but I haven't found one with smooth joins.

    Doesn't have to be new either, my current bike is 56cm


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  • #2
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    Canyon are boasting some pretty smooth joins on their latest. I think this is one.
    http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/tech-gallery-paris-roubaix-bike-preview/216875


  • #3
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    This is the pic I was looking for...
    http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/teams-test-paris-roubaix-bikes-at-scheldeprijs/216256


  • #4
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,220 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Out of curiosity, why do you want internal cable routing?

    I've only had it on one bike and it rattled.


  • #5
    GlennaMaddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 851 ✭✭✭GlennaMaddy


    Lumen wrote: »
    Out of curiosity, why do you want internal cable routing?
    Personal preference really, I have a CX bike with all external cables routed down the top of the crossbar, looks like the fret-board of a guitar. On a CX bike it kinda makes sense, on a road bike though I'd prefer the sleek lines.
    Lumen wrote: »
    I've only had it on one bike and it rattled.

    Didn't think that'd be a problem :eek:


  • #6
    cyco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 336 ✭✭cyco


    Lapierre do nice smooth welded hand built alloy frames but no internal routing as far as I know. I even have one for sale in a size 58cm if you're interested!
    http://www.adverts.ie/1199491


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  • #7
    Staro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭Staro


    About time you built a road machine, Cervelo S1, internal cables and also aero, not the lightest about but a nice ride. Cervelo have stopped making the S1 but there are some frame sets to be picked up second hand.


  • #8
    ck101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭ck101


    You can pick up a new (2012) Ridley Orion carbon frame with fork and headset for 650 if you look around.

    They get great reviews.


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