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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

11-30-13, 09:41 PM

Replies: 24

Newbie first bike: Orbea Carpe H60 vs Mercier Kilo TT

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Posted By nam_nguyen_nn

I think for now, I'm just going to leave the bike...

I think for now, I'm just going to leave the bike alone as it and enjoy the upright position. I think if I really want a drop bar bike or something faster, I can trade it in after a while or buy a...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

11-27-13, 09:43 AM

Replies: 24

Newbie first bike: Orbea Carpe H60 vs Mercier Kilo TT

Views: 7,481

Posted By nam_nguyen_nn

After some reading these past couple of days, it...

After some reading these past couple of days, it seems as though switching from flat to drop is kind of expensive. Since this is a single speed, the conversion process should be cheaper, correct?...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

11-26-13, 09:43 AM

Replies: 24

Newbie first bike: Orbea Carpe H60 vs Mercier Kilo TT

Views: 7,481

Posted By nam_nguyen_nn

Is 700 x 28 durable enough for me to run off...

Is 700 x 28 durable enough for me to run off curbs and stuff or do I have to baby sit them? I don't abuse my bike by any means but I would like to be able to ease off of curbs instead of having to...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

11-26-13, 12:39 AM

Replies: 24

Newbie first bike: Orbea Carpe H60 vs Mercier Kilo TT

Views: 7,481

Posted By nam_nguyen_nn

My friend doesn't have a kilo, just a simple bike...

My friend doesn't have a kilo, just a simple bike put together with some cheap parts. Can you help me with the tires size? I'm confused with how these things work. From the link, the wheels is 28"...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

11-25-13, 08:54 PM

Replies: 24

Newbie first bike: Orbea Carpe H60 vs Mercier Kilo TT

Views: 7,481

Posted By nam_nguyen_nn

Thanks for the tip! I don't now what "cassette...

Thanks for the tip!
I don't now what "cassette hub with a single cog" means but I do not think the rear hub is a "flip-flop". Since I'm so uneducated on these things, you'll probably get better...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

11-25-13, 07:57 PM

Replies: 24

Newbie first bike: Orbea Carpe H60 vs Mercier Kilo TT

Views: 7,481

Posted By nam_nguyen_nn

Thank you everyone for the input!! And sorry, I...

Thank you everyone for the input!! And sorry, I didn't mean to come off as though I didn't appreciate the bike, it's just that after riding my friend's single speed with skinny tires and "skinny"...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

11-24-13, 10:01 PM

Replies: 24

Newbie first bike: Orbea Carpe H60 vs Mercier Kilo TT

Views: 7,481

Posted By nam_nguyen_nn

I don't know how much a drop bar would cost and...

I don't know how much a drop bar would cost and isn't sure if it's worth the cost or if I would even like it. Also, I was thinking since I'm new to cycling, a flat bar would be easier to use for...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

11-24-13, 09:18 PM

Replies: 24

Newbie first bike: Orbea Carpe H60 vs Mercier Kilo TT

Views: 7,481

Posted By nam_nguyen_nn

Newbie first bike: Orbea Carpe H60 vs Mercier Kilo TT

Hi guys! I'm a long term lurker but is just now getting around to buy my first bike. I am extremely new to bikes in general and do not know what's good and what's not. I am looking for a single speed...

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