[ghostrider]

Ok, so I'm looking for a SS frame with the following charateristics (new or used, doesn't matter):
-Steel tubes
-EBB
-Disc mounts
-Derailleur hanger (I know, blasphemy, whatever)
-24" top tube (or so)
-Well under 500 bucks

Send me links to anything I can actually buy. Thanks!

 

[BMXman]

Jenson usa has a house brand frame. I think it's called the "Zion"...D

 

[Bicyclist]

Yeah, the Zion 853 EBB is going for 425 from Jenson USA.

 

[BikeGeek]

Would you consider sliding vertical dropout instead of EBB for tensioning? The new Inbred from On-One looks nice. Right around $450 if you get her directly from their US distributor (Zedsport).

 

[ghostrider]

Would you consider sliding vertical dropout instead of EBB for tensioning? The new Inbred from On-One looks nice. Right around $450 if you get her directly from their US distributor (Zedsport).

I'd consider it, but I don't have the scratch for a real single speed rear wheel, so I'm curious whether a skewer would work with horizontal dropouts.

As for the Zion, I have one in my shopping cart right now, with my finger on the "Checkout" button. It says they are sold out of the 21" but it also indicates it is in stock. I suppose I should give them a call.

I'm also waiting for Echo to chime in and tell me he can score me a Kona Unit frame for a screaming deal, and there is a way to run a derailleur on it.

 

[BikeGeek]

I've heard skewers with horizontal dropouts slip a lot, but I remember seeing tugs sized for a skewer somewhere that should fix it. Having a real ss wheel shouldn't matter with the Inbred. The whole dropout slides to give you your tension.

I've heard good things about the Kona Unit too.

 

[ghostrider]

As for the Zion, I have one in my shopping cart right now, with my finger on the "Checkout" button. It says they are sold out of the 21" but it also indicates it is in stock. I suppose I should give them a call.

Oh man, I just called and they have ONE 21" left. I've got it on hold while I convince my wife I NEED it. I'm worried she's heard the same story too many times before.

 

[BikeGeek]

What about Soul Cycles?
http://www.ridesoul.com/content/hooligan.html

$285 with a rigid fork

nevermind, no hanger

 

[BikeGeek]

Oh man, I just called and they have ONE 21" left. I've got it on hold while I convince my wife I NEED it. I'm worried she's heard the same story too many times before.

LOL...permission vs. forgiveness

 

[ghostrider]

Where the heck is Echo with the info on whether I can mount a derailleur on the Kona Unit.

 

[BikeGeek]

Where the heck is Echo with the info on whether I can mount a derailleur on the Kona Unit.

I'm pretty sure you can.

 

[ghostrider]

Done!

 

[BMXman]

nice!...D

 

[MMcG]

Done!

rear tire clearance is minimal on that frame - wish I had seen this thread earlier as I would have seconded BikeGeeks recommendation for the On One Inbred.

the price on the Zion is pretty sweet though.

 

[MMcG]

What about Soul Cycles?
http://www.ridesoul.com/content/hooligan.html

$285 with a rigid fork

nevermind, no hanger

And not steel.

 

[Cash-Money]

kona explosif is the same as the unit, but has a derailieur hanger