So I'm buying a new frame this year...

..and thought I would call on forum knowledge for a few ideas.
My budget is £500 max.
I run a brake.
It will need to be 58-60cm
It will need to take 25' tyres (thats how I roll baby!)
At the moment I'm looking at the Hattara frames from Gorilla, I like the modern style and geometry, because of the various components on my current plug, a classic lugged frame is gonna look a little silly, so I'm ruling out the more classic style frame builders.
For me, a BJ or mercian with a red spok on the front - just wont work!

Can any of you lot throw some modern track frame makes at me, because at the moment my only frame of reference is the hattara and geekhouse. (I would like to see the welds on a hattara close up if anyone has one)

ta!

Cavendish have a fair few frames in. worth going down to have a look, even if it's just for inspiration.

same frame, the second one is Hassan's, here in the forum

http://www.fbmfixed.com/theSword09.php

Those are MASSIVE tyres you have a penchant for.

steve goff has custom built frames, made how u like it.... i can't find many cheaper custom frame builders.

infact, top spec reynolds 853 frame (no forks) comes at exactly £500... thats proper !

even has a smiley face :D

Brooklyn Machine Works Gangsta Track

brooklyn -heavy
sword-heavy

Cinelli Vigorelli

those katana's are in cavendish - they are awesome! i'm almost regretting having bought my mercian. they are 600quid on the nail tho... surely worth the extra ton?

Monoc F01

http://monoc.co.uk/images/frames/TrackF01-large2.jpg

carbon sex....

edit.... alu ? :O

jesus, thats a big pic!

Planet X Pro Carbon Track

They're all round abouts £500... some are a little more but anyone of those would fit the bill nicely ;)

the ones i posted are the best! :)

that planex x is fooking orrrible... yuck !

Guerciotti Scratch £682 (RRP £1k)
http://www.fatbirds.co.uk/detail.asp/sku=FFHFTRK002/Guerciotti_Scratch_Track_Frameset

Dolan Track Champ £386
http://www.parker-international.co.uk/4236/Dolan-Track-Champion-Track-Frame.html

Alien bike, won't run 25 I think, can't you run into a compromise on gyres size?

some full on track racing bikes being recommend here (planet x, cinelli, dolan etc) are you going to be racing the league at Newport or Calshot, clefty?

I run a brake.
It will need to take 25' tyres

that's the above out then, and quite a few others.

hey, how about a charge plug? I reckon that would be perfect. hoho, only joking!

that gorilla thing looks OK, as does the katana.

25c tyres are perfect for the winter.

http://www.langsettcycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b98s286p4950&z=4803

The sword isn't that heavy - your riding fixed, momentum helps out anyway. I'd recommend it anyday.

http://www.ciclosuno.com/node/496

http://www.ciclosuno.com/node/272 - down to £299

Bargain me thinks.