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cocacolamachine
08-23-12, 06:57 AM
Not sure exactly where this would go, but I"m looking for a pretty specific bike. I live in New York City so mostly i'm on the road with other cars. Usually this means i'm in tight spaces, especially downtown.
I don't really like drop handle bars, and i don't like fixies either lol. Does anyone know of a cheap non-fixie flat-bar that has a road or track bike frame feel?
sorry for being so specific lol. thanks guys

chaadster
08-23-12, 07:48 AM
I know how tight living quarters can be in the city, and I don't know if you've considered a mini-velo like the Mercier Nano, but if you've got space for a full-size bike, swing down to the SOHO REI and grab a Buzz for $500:

http://www.rei.com/media/ss/6cd2b2b6-a0d8-42ea-972f-ba0eee5ca47f.jpg
THE ARS
08-23-12, 05:36 PM
That's a MTB frame with slicks and moustache bars?


Tom

no1mad
08-23-12, 06:52 PM
Dunno what your budget is, but the Origin-8 Cutler 7 (http://www.origin-8.com/?page_id=91&short_code=Cutler+7&cl1=BICYCLES) may be of interest if funds are scarce. Or if not opposed to SS, check out the Trek Earl (http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/town/urban_utility/earl/).
hamiltonian
08-23-12, 07:17 PM
I don't really like drop handle bars, and i don't like fixies either lol. Does anyone know of a cheap non-fixie flat-bar that has a road or track bike frame feel?

You could look around for a nice, old steel road bike with a lugged frame and relaxed forks, throw a flat bar on it, and you're ready to pedal for $200 or less. An old steel hardtail can also work, just switch out the knobby tires, but these usually have a gear range at the lower end, so they don't go very fast on the flat. An old road bike is better IMO—even a ten or twelve speed is fine.