Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - New bike wanted to share a “WTF” discovery

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BianchiDave
10-22-09, 02:06 PM
So I have been in the market for a Track bike but came across a new 2008 Lemond Fillmore with a sale sticker of $650 yesterday. Now I know its not a Track bike but I’m a huge Lemond fan just never could afford one and also I have a Pista I can rig up for the Track so I bought it for $600 (after taxes.) Yes 600 out the door!
Here is my :wtf:discovery and what I wanted to share with everyone(after my long winded set up)
http://leescyclery.com/product/lemond-fillmore-28090-1.htm#

$1039 WHAT? Is the market really that different depending where you are? Because that is one heck of a big difference in price.

bones_mcbones
10-22-09, 02:18 PM
Nice find. I'm jealous
filtersweep
10-22-09, 02:44 PM
Most brick and mortar bike shops that carry major brands don't seem to use the internet very well (with a few very notable exceptions).

alexgate
10-22-09, 02:48 PM
The bike is two seasons old so the shop most likely just wants to get rid of it. I would swoop on it if it fits you.
BianchiDave
10-22-09, 02:52 PM
The bike is two seasons old so the shop most likely just wants to get rid of it. I would swoop on it if it fits you.

Paid for already, picking it up within an hour
I’ll post a picture tomorrow
alexgate
10-22-09, 02:54 PM
cool grats. I am kind of like you, if a good deal comes along i snatch it up. Had no plans on buying my last bike. Took my bike into get a tune up, shop owner offered me a killer deal. A week later I had a bike I never thought id have.
Yo!
10-22-09, 03:10 PM
I'm the same way with frames. I like to keep a few hundred spared in case I run into something I can't live without.
BianchiDave
10-22-09, 07:51 PM
Well I picked up the Lemond at my LBS! Haven’t rode it yet just carried. It feels lighter then my Pista giving that it has a rear brake this surprises me.
B:H Pusher
10-22-09, 11:18 PM
looks like it has a little road geo?
markyore
10-22-09, 11:37 PM
Well I picked up the Lemond at my LBS! Haven’t rode it yet just carried. It feels lighter then my Pista giving that it has a rear brake this surprises me.

Juste getting into the SS/fixed scene it't interesting how heavy these bikes are compares to some road bikes but I guess alot of that is to do wit $$$ and materials used.
pedalpedalpedal
10-23-09, 03:30 AM
Juste getting into the SS/fixed scene it't interesting how heavy these bikes are compares to some road bikes but I guess alot of that is to do wit $$$ and materials used.

Also, roadies are almost always weight weenies that can't stand having a bike over 15lbs
BianchiDave
10-23-09, 05:02 AM
Not the best pictures but here it is
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=122706&d=1256295652 (http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=122706&d=1256295652)
riot2003
10-23-09, 06:05 AM
I'm the same way with frames. I like to keep a few hundred spared in case I run into something I can't live without.

At first I thought "WTF?! A few hundred frames?"
Brian
10-23-09, 06:21 AM
Also, roadies are almost always weight weenies that can't stand having a bike over 15lbs

That was last year. Seven pounds (http://www.bicyclenewswire.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showrelease&cid=158&id=687) is the new fifteen.