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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Brand New Full carbon (3K Weave) Road Bike Frameset 48 US $399.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 7:17:37 PST Add to watch list |
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Brand New Full carbon (3K Weave) Road Bike Frameset 52 US $399.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 7:17:42 PST Add to watch list |
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Brand New Full Carbon 3K Weave Road Bike Frameset 52cm US $530.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 7:19:53 PST Add to watch list |
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Brand New Full Carbon 3K Weave Road Bike Frameset 53cm US $545.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 7:19:58 PST Add to watch list |
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New Full Carbon (3K) Road Bike Frameset 52cm -- NO LOGO US $490.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 7:51:31 PST Add to watch list |
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New Full Carbon (3K) Road Bike Frameset 53cm -- NO LOGO US $490.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 7:51:36 PST Add to watch list |
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Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL Frameset 47cm 2009 Carbon Bike US $1,149.99 Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 10:33:38 PST Add to watch list |
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Gunnar Crosshairs Frameset 52cm Great Condition CX USA US $355.99 (10 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 10:34:07 PST Add to watch list |
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Italian Guerciotti Frameset US $199.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 12:22:10 PST Add to watch list |
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2008 LOOK 586 frameset NEW!!!!!!!!!!! M US $2,799.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 12:39:27 PST Add to watch list |
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2009 Cervelo S3 Frameset 54cm US $2,300.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 13:09:20 PST Add to watch list |
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Litespeed ghisallo titanium frameset new US $1,775.00 (21 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 13:17:42 PST Add to watch list |
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FRAMESET BIANCHI COLOMBUS GENIUS US $420.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 14:15:22 PST Add to watch list |
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Puch Mistral Leader Frameset Columbus SLX US $350.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 14:31:23 PST Add to watch list |
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NIB 2009 Giant TCR Advanced SL Frameset Size X-Large US $898.00 (14 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 14:56:12 PST Add to watch list |
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Specialized Ruby 54 Frameset and more (road bike frame) US $330.00 (12 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 19:00:20 PST Add to watch list |
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COLNAGO MASTER LIGHT FRAMESET 54 CM NEW!!!!!!! US $1,900.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 20:10:05 PST Add to watch list |
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TREK CARBON 110 ROAD FRAMESET 55CM US $500.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 20:47:14 PST Add to watch list |
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2009 58cm BH Connect all carbon frameset used US $536.00 (9 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 21:32:36 PST Add to watch list |
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vintage DANCELLI steel frameset 57cm US $345.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 6:24:07 PST Add to watch list |
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Cannondale SIX13 frameset w Carbon Cranks US $499.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 7:26:19 PST Add to watch list |
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Look! RALEIGH PROFESSIONAL FRAMESET Columbus Zona Steel US $349.99 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 7:33:10 PST Add to watch list |
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Cervelo S1 frameset 2010 US $700.00 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 7:58:50 PST Add to watch list |
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2010 Eddy Merckx EMX-5 Frameset size 58 US $2,445.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 8:10:40 PST Add to watch list |
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Scott Addict SL 56cm 2008 Frameset US $1,950.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 8:46:42 PST Add to watch list |
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Elite Joule 56cm 2005 Frameset Easton Reynolds US $152.50 (15 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 8:58:47 PST Add to watch list |
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Soma Rush Fixed Gear 55cm Frameset w/ Chris King US $26.00 (6 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 9:06:12 PST Add to watch list |
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2009 Kestrel Evoke Carbon Fiber Frameset Frame/Fork 54c US $750.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 9:35:08 PST Add to watch list |
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New 2009 Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 Frameset 58cm US $551.00 (6 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 10:00:25 PST Add to watch list |
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New Lynskey Level 4 Custom Titanium TT/ TRI Frameset !! US $2,050.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 13:17:10 PST Add to watch list |
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New Valdora PHX Pearl Carbon TT Tri Frameset M 55 / 56 US $1,375.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 13:18:40 PST Add to watch list |
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New Elite TT / TRI Triathlon Frameset Carbon Fork !! 57 US $675.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 13:20:11 PST Add to watch list |
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Cannondale System Six Frameset 58 CM 58cm US $405.00 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 13:44:19 PST Add to watch list |
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Look 486 frameset cracked/damaged 59cm US $49.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 13:52:56 PST Add to watch list |
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2009 Trek Madone - 4 series Carbon Frameset - 56cm US $799.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 14:45:01 PST Add to watch list |
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XS 49 cm (52 cm top tube) Scott Addict R1 Frameset US $1,000.00 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 14:48:27 PST Add to watch list |
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2009 Felt F75 Frameset US $180.50 (5 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 16:42:36 PST Add to watch list |
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Time VX Edge Frameset 2008 Size Small (54cm) Brand New US $1,499.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 17:36:48 PST Add to watch list |
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Time VX RS ULTEAM Frameset (2008) size Medium 56cm US $2,499.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 17:39:01 PST Add to watch list |
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2007 Cervelo R3 Frameset US $1,175.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 18:08:41 PST Add to watch list |
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2009 Trek Madone 6.5 Frameset US $1,160.00 (8 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 18:35:41 PST Add to watch list |
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Look KG 461 Bike frameset frame large carbon road 59 US $649.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 19:37:57 PST Add to watch list |
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Wilier Cento Crono Frameset L: Cervelo, Triathlon TT US $1,650.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 19:38:57 PST Add to watch list |
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2010 BMC Pro Machine SLC01 Frameset - ( 49 cm ) US $1,455.00 (25 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 23:00:31 PST Add to watch list |
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Mint Scott CR1 Team Frameset - ( XS cm ) US $265.00 (20 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 23:00:31 PST Add to watch list |
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Beautiful vintage F. MOSER Leader AX frameset US $153.50 (8 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 23:00:36 PST Add to watch list |
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Specialized Transition Frameset with Megaexo Crankset US $400.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 2:56:01 PST Add to watch list |
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PAGANI Vintage Columbus Campagnolo Frame Frameset US $252.50 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 3:39:38 PST Add to watch list |
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2009 Specialized Tarmac comp M 54cm frame frameset MINT US $610.00 (25 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 5:32:45 PST Add to watch list |
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Felt B2 carbon frameset size 58cm - same as Felt DA US $456.00 (5 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 8:00:55 PST Add to watch list |