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11-21-10, 05:33 PM
I'm thinking about getting a 3-speed fixed gear. I was wondering if you guys had any recommendations concerning the following two options:
Felt Brougham complete bike:
http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2011/Fixie/Fixie-Series/BROUGHAM-3-Speed.aspx
Sturmey Archer wheelset:
http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=1708
Which do you think is a better value? How much do you think I would spend if I built a complete bike with the wheelset? I bike every day but I'm not a super serious rider, and I'm thinking $700 might be a bit out of my price range. But if it's a really solid bike that won't need a lot of maintainance then I think it might be worth it.
Felt Brougham complete bike:
http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2011/Fixie/Fixie-Series/BROUGHAM-3-Speed.aspx
Sturmey Archer wheelset:
http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=1708
Which do you think is a better value? How much do you think I would spend if I built a complete bike with the wheelset? I bike every day but I'm not a super serious rider, and I'm thinking $700 might be a bit out of my price range. But if it's a really solid bike that won't need a lot of maintainance then I think it might be worth it.