Skooongie
07-21-08, 07:02 PM
I can't seem to make up my mind. I need new rims for this bike regardless, but will it suffice just then?
I am boggled.
I am boggled.
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Should I buy a Kilo TT or convert my Miyata 10sp??
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JayNev
07-21-08, 07:03 PM
yeah, buy thee kilo. you will more than likely enjoy it more in the longrun. it is a brand new bike afterall
fluidworks
07-21-08, 07:16 PM
Buy the Kilo that way you have a geared bike as well.
maddyfish
07-21-08, 07:17 PM
Better frame on the Miyata more than likely.
fetch
07-21-08, 07:41 PM
buy the kilo
solly81
07-21-08, 07:47 PM
what miyata? i f'ucking love miyatas.
huerro
07-21-08, 08:24 PM
Two bikes is always better than one.
ZiP0082
07-22-08, 07:59 AM
if it's a higher-end miyata, might be cool, but if it's like a 210, don't do it.
iamtim
07-22-08, 08:20 AM
Unless you love tinkering with bikes, get the Kilo.
hxzero
07-22-08, 09:45 AM
if it's a higher-end miyata, might be cool, but if it's like a 210, don't do it.
Do the opposite of what this guy said. If it's a higher-end Miyata keep it geared like it wants to be.
Do the opposite of what this guy said. If it's a higher-end Miyata keep it geared like it wants to be.
anthegreat1
07-22-08, 09:57 AM
building a bike yourself is fun
ZiP0082
07-22-08, 10:01 AM
my suggestion was based on the higher end models possibly using lighter steel, and could result in a more desirable conversion in the end. as far as leaving gears on bikes, that's almost another conversation.
hxzero
07-22-08, 10:05 AM
Miyatas were some of the most well-made production bikes around. Even the lowest models (90, 110, 210) were great riders and would make more than worthy conversions.
sneaky viking
07-22-08, 10:36 AM
as far as leaving gears on bikes, that's almost another conversion.
ha.
ha.
JayKay
07-22-08, 11:36 AM
buy a kilo ..save yourself the trouble and $$$.
2 bikes is always better.
2 bikes is always better.
.dave
07-22-08, 11:39 AM
Aren't the Kilos always oversold/on back order?
gfrance
07-22-08, 01:47 PM
I believe the Miyata line may have used the same frame across all or most of the models. What separated them was components and wheelsets. I once had a 310 converted to fixed that was really quite nice.
But in this case I too would buy the Kilo and keep the Miyata.
But in this case I too would buy the Kilo and keep the Miyata.
jimisnowhere
07-22-08, 04:27 PM
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2 bikes is always better.
+1 Ride a variety of bikes. My 910 will never be converted.
Edit: quotation fix
2 bikes is always better.
+1 Ride a variety of bikes. My 910 will never be converted.
Edit: quotation fix
twentyflights
07-22-08, 04:32 PM
Better frame on the Miyata more than likely.
all the more reason to keep it geared.
and yeah, i'd totally keep to having two bikes...IMO, more legit to not just have a fixed gear as a "primary" bike. and the fixed will just make the form on your geared bike better anyways.
all the more reason to keep it geared.
and yeah, i'd totally keep to having two bikes...IMO, more legit to not just have a fixed gear as a "primary" bike. and the fixed will just make the form on your geared bike better anyways.
Skooongie
07-28-08, 10:10 AM
Alright guys, Kilo it is.
I'll keep the Miyata geared, but fix it up little by little along the way.
:werd:
I'll keep the Miyata geared, but fix it up little by little along the way.
:werd: