Choosing a Frame
Choose the Frame to Match Your Riding Style and Budget
When choosing a road bike frame there are many factors to consider, but in the end it usually comes down to price and riding style. You can get a beautifully smooth steel frame for relatively cheap, but it's most likely going to be heavy. You can also get a light, efficient aluminum frame at a reasonable price, but it may not offer the smooth ride of steel, carbon or titanium.
What kind of riding you want to do is another huge factor in what kind of frame to choose. If you're an aspiring crit racer, comfort may not be your top priority. You'll probably be looking for a light responsive frame with agressive geometry. If you're looking to do loaded touring in remote locals, you'll might be better served with relaxed geometry and a frame that can be repaired by the village blacksmith.
In the end it comes down to personal preference, riding syle, and how much cash you want to drop. Head to your local bike shop, take a test ride and see which frame feels right and fits your budget.
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Orbea Orca frameset 2006 57cm US $790.00 (9 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Aug-29-2008 3:13:10 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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2007 BMC Streetfire Frameset Small US $305.00 (12 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Aug-29-2008 7:36:27 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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LOUIS GARNEAU FACA 5.1 ALLOY/CARBON Road Frameset 55cm US $669.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Aug-29-2008 9:14:08 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Orbea Orca (Carbon) 57 frameset US $1,650.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Aug-29-2008 12:52:29 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Specialized Tarmac Comp Frameset (58cm) US $255.00 (11 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Aug-29-2008 13:31:08 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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eddy merckx corsa frameset US $820.00 (19 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Aug-29-2008 13:52:40 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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2006 LOOK 386i HM CARBON FRAMESET 51cm *NEW* ROAD FRAME US $1,749.98 Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Aug-29-2008 14:59:26 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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TIME VXRS ULTEAM 07 FRAMESET LARGE US $2,399.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Aug-29-2008 16:00:00 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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49cm Custom Surly Steamroller frameset + more!!! US $285.00 (10 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Aug-29-2008 16:14:13 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Look 555 Carbon Road Bike 55cm Frameset Carbon/Ti US $1,199.77 Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Aug-29-2008 17:43:40 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Cannondale R400 50cm Road Bike Frameset US $49.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Aug-29-2008 18:17:52 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Specialized S-works Langster frameset - fixed track US $600.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Aug-29-2008 19:00:00 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Look KG381 Team Ltd. Kelme Frameset Size:52cm BRAND NEW US $900.00 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Aug-29-2008 19:56:41 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Motobecane Fantom Cross Pro Cyclocross Frameset 56 New US $227.50 (3 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Aug-29-2008 21:29:37 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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FELT Z1 Road Bike Frameset with Fork US $1,399.00 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Aug-30-2008 9:40:11 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Bianchi 928 SL (Carbon) 55cm frameset US $1,880.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Aug-30-2008 9:47:48 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Kuota K-Factor SL Frameset Large US $1,299.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Aug-30-2008 9:50:42 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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NEW Merlin Magia Titanium M/L Frameset US $999.00 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Aug-30-2008 13:37:24 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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2007 Orbea Orca frameset Buy it NOW!!!!!!! US $1,425.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Aug-30-2008 14:40:32 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Salsa El Gogo 51x54.5 Scandium/Carbon Aero Frameset US $499.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Aug-30-2008 14:45:25 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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VELLUM EDGE FULL CARBON FRAMESET ONLY 56CM US $501.00 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Aug-30-2008 16:56:12 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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2008 Motobecane fantom cross frameset 54cm cyclocross US $112.50 (6 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Aug-30-2008 17:31:11 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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GURU TRILITE ALUMINUM/CARBON BICYCLE FRAMESET/RED 53 US $1,798.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Aug-30-2008 18:41:13 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Pinarello DOGMA Magnesium Frameset Size: 57cm BRAND NEW US $2,000.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Aug-30-2008 18:56:12 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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TREK 2500 VINTAGE frameset 57cm EXCELENT CONDITION US $99.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Aug-30-2008 19:00:00 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Cervelo P3C Carbon 58 cm Frameset US $2,100.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 4:58:50 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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CANNONDALE SYNAPSE CARBON FIBER FRAMESET FRAME SET US $479.98 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 7:44:35 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Classic Vitus Carbon 9 Dream bike frameset 56x56 US $299.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 8:02:21 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Bianchi Veloce Frameset 55cm Carbon fork US $230.00 (4 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 8:41:34 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Cannondale SYSTEM SIX frameset 52cm US $475.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 9:28:17 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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MINT! Scandium Teschner Euro Classic Road Bike FRAMESET US $499.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 11:26:42 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Vintage Trek 830 MTB/Touring frameset - lugged, small US $40.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 12:26:17 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Pinarello Paris FP Carbon Frameset- 2007 / 51.5cm US $1,999.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 13:12:18 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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'08 Scott Addict R2 Frameset 56 Never Built NEW US $1,999.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 14:20:57 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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2007 Specialized TRANSITION PRO frameset - Large - NEW! US $499.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 16:13:25 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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LeMond Triomphe Carbon Fiber Team KBS frameset US $499.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 16:20:16 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Celeste Bianchi Incline Mountain Lugged Steel Frameset US $77.00 (10 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 17:17:53 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Redline Conquest Pro Frameset Cyclocross 56cm US $182.50 (9 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 17:53:07 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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2005 Fuji Team SL Road Bike Frameset 56cm Super-light! US $106.50 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 18:00:00 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Ridley Supercross 56cm cyclocross frameset for sale!!! US $355.00 (9 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 18:08:24 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Tommaso Frameset, Time Trial ,TT US $69.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 18:30:00 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Lotus Supreme Frameset 55x55 US $199.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 18:52:09 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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NEW 2007 Road Bike Frame and Fork Carbon Fiber Frameset US $659.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 19:13:10 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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NEW Road Bike Frame Aluminum / CARBON Frameset 07 US $259.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 19:13:10 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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NEW 2008 Road Bike Frame Carbon Fiber Frameset & Fork US $535.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 19:13:12 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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2005 Speciailzed ROUBAIX 58CM CARBON FRAMESET &SEATPOST US $355.00 (22 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Aug-31-2008 19:15:00 PDT Bid now | |