Need help by 10:00 EST... buying a single speed/fixed gear for commuting
12-04-12, 07:13 PM
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Need help by 10:00 EST... buying a single speed/fixed gear for commuting
I can't ride either bike (buying online).
Here are the options:
55 cm 2010 Jamis Sputnik (a little more expensive)
or
59 cm State Bicycles Matte Black 2.0
I know the Jamis is a better bike BUT I ride a 57-59cm. Will the 55 cm be too small or is the quality of the bike worth the possible slight discomfort of a smaller bike?
What would you do? I've read several places that State is improving but the Sputnik seems to be a very solid bike. Just looking for opinions.
Here are the options:
55 cm 2010 Jamis Sputnik (a little more expensive)
or
59 cm State Bicycles Matte Black 2.0
I know the Jamis is a better bike BUT I ride a 57-59cm. Will the 55 cm be too small or is the quality of the bike worth the possible slight discomfort of a smaller bike?
What would you do? I've read several places that State is improving but the Sputnik seems to be a very solid bike. Just looking for opinions.
12-04-12, 07:15 PM
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Would you buy a pair of shoes that didn't fit because they were a good deal?
I personally would do neither. Why do you need a bike tonight? Get a bike that doesn't make you ask questions, because you obviously have things against both bikes.
I personally would do neither. Why do you need a bike tonight? Get a bike that doesn't make you ask questions, because you obviously have things against both bikes.
12-04-12, 07:16 PM
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12-04-12, 07:19 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Dude, relax. The world is ending in eight days.
12-04-12, 07:21 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
I know otherwise and am very seldom wrong. Have a good week!
12-04-12, 07:23 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
12-04-12, 07:24 PM
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12-04-12, 07:25 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
12-04-12, 07:28 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Well, that 'splains it.
12-04-12, 07:33 PM
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Bidding on ebay for one of them. Auction is up at 10:15. The other, I have time. Budget is capped at ~300. Thought about bikes direct and may still go that route. I thought I might get more bang for the buck on ebay or craigslist.
I don't have anything against the State. I actually like the bike. But I've read they're not the best bikes. As you can tell from my handle, this is not my area of expertise. Just looking for some direction.
I don't have anything against the State. I actually like the bike. But I've read they're not the best bikes. As you can tell from my handle, this is not my area of expertise. Just looking for some direction.
12-04-12, 07:35 PM
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Not sure what you're getting at. I'm just trying to get some help. Much better running than riding, if that's what you're asking.
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I'd look around on CL, find something you can ride.
12-04-12, 07:42 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
The Jamis is the better bike but if it's 4cm too small, forget it exists.
Just get a Kilo TT and be done with it.
Just get a Kilo TT and be done with it.
12-04-12, 07:44 PM
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You literally have NO IDEA of what you want.
start here: https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...LCULATOR_INTRO
measure up to see if you are even looking at the right sizes.
12-04-12, 07:46 PM
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12-04-12, 07:47 PM
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ebay is fine but you seem to have fit questions that are only going to be answered by getting on the bike.
When you say you ride a 57-59, what frame is that or are those? Measurements are fickle. If you use the fit calculator to figure out what you need, and can get ebay sellers to give you measurements or if you can reliably get geometry from manufacturer web sites then you might get away with buying a bike unseen.
When you say you ride a 57-59, what frame is that or are those? Measurements are fickle. If you use the fit calculator to figure out what you need, and can get ebay sellers to give you measurements or if you can reliably get geometry from manufacturer web sites then you might get away with buying a bike unseen.