Is this a decent bike for the price?
12-04-11, 09:36 PM
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Is this a decent bike for the price?
12-04-11, 09:40 PM
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Painfully average.
12-04-11, 09:41 PM
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they're ok. There are a million threads here regarding Bikes Direct track bikes, lots of research to be done
12-04-11, 10:22 PM
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12-05-11, 07:33 AM
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I was also thinking about this one because of the 30+ awesome reviews, but the colours aren't that pleasant.
Any opinions?
Any opinions?
I got that bike on sale for $110 shipped and that's the only reason I bought it. It was my first single speed and I thought this would be a cheap way to try riding one.
It was heavy Hi-Ten steel and I ended up changing most of the parts on the bike (crank, brakes, handlebars). I probably could have bought myself a Kilo with all the money I spent, but I did have fun with that bike all summer before someone stole it.
I wouldn't buy that bike again, especially for $200, or if you plan on upgrading parts.
I now have a Kilo and am happy with it. The difference is noticeable.
12-05-11, 10:44 AM
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That sloping top tube looks pretty awful. Go for a Kilo TT, the most supreme bicycle in the worlt. Don't forget to throw a 650cc rim on the front for proper credit score
