Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Looking to buy.. Is this bike worth it ?

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polo1
11-21-10, 01:05 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ROAD-TRACK-BIKE-SINGLE-SPEED-FIXED-GEAR-FIXIE-49-/140477251672?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b518c058#ht_12665wt_847

Is this bike worth the price ? Now.. I dont need anything fancy, I really am just looking for a bike to get to and from school without breaking. So at $150, is this bike a good deal or should I pass on it ?


Thanks..

WoundedKnee
11-21-10, 01:09 PM
I bought from that ebayer when he/she still sold them in Hi-Ten steel(cheaper) and I rode it for over a year.
Scrodzilla
11-21-10, 01:12 PM
chicabike = BikesDirect.

If you're looking for something no-frills on the cheap, it's a good deal. If you plan on "upgrading" everything and putting $1000 worth of tarcky parts on it, don't bother.

polo1
11-21-10, 01:15 PM
Definitely not looking to upgrade with $1000's in parts, just want something cheap and reliable that wont break but still good quality at the same time
cc700
11-21-10, 01:21 PM
i would love that in purple or black brakeless fixed as a beater bar bike. then i could sell the kilo and get a "nice" bike.
Scrodzilla
11-21-10, 01:22 PM
Definitely not looking to upgrade with $1000's in parts, just want something cheap and reliable that wont break but still good quality at the same time

In all honesty, that bike is better than other inexpensive options (like the SE Draft) and if well-maintained, should get you around just fine.

cc - if you get one - especially a purple one - be sure to leave the chainguard on.
avner
11-21-10, 03:44 PM
i would love that in purple or black brakeless fixed as a beater bar bike. then i could sell the kilo and get a "nice" bike.

ITP,

Bad ideas.

No offense meant, just would miss you <3
NormanF
11-21-10, 05:53 PM
Get a cro-moly frame and then you have something that doesn't ride like a tank.

Save up for it if you have to.
WoundedKnee
11-21-10, 05:59 PM
It is cromoly.
NormanF
11-21-10, 06:04 PM
Then it should be good for what he wants.
Scrodzilla
11-21-10, 06:25 PM
Which is exactly what we've been saying.
cc700
11-21-10, 06:31 PM
No offense meant, just would miss you <3
you're sweet!
maybe a coaster brake?
avner
11-21-10, 06:34 PM
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