Buy Fuji Feather OR Upgrade My Stock State Bicycle?
05-22-15, 02:57 AM
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Buy Fuji Feather OR Upgrade My Stock State Bicycle?
I've been riding for a few months now and I've been enjoying it more than I thought I would.
To be honest, I'm kind of addicted to it.
Well, I bought my current bike, State Bicycle Immortal, on craigslist as new for only $200.
Matte Black 5 Bicycle : Fixie & Fixed Gear Bikes | State Bicycle Co.
Anyhow, I'm interested in a more "proper" bike, and I was interested in the Fuji Feather.
Should I put $500 for the Fuji? Or should I just make upgrades to my current bike?
Thanks
Edit: If upgrading, what components/parts should I upgrade?
To be honest, I'm kind of addicted to it.
Well, I bought my current bike, State Bicycle Immortal, on craigslist as new for only $200.
Matte Black 5 Bicycle : Fixie & Fixed Gear Bikes | State Bicycle Co.
Anyhow, I'm interested in a more "proper" bike, and I was interested in the Fuji Feather.
Should I put $500 for the Fuji? Or should I just make upgrades to my current bike?
Thanks
Edit: If upgrading, what components/parts should I upgrade?
05-22-15, 03:49 AM
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I have a Feather and I'm very happy with it, but, just from looking at the specs of the State, I'm not sure it would be a huge upgrade... Both are CroMo steel frames, comparable weight and entry-level components, I think. If you spend 500 on upgrading the State, you would probably end up with a better bike
When upgrading, start with what matters most to you, I think. Do you want it to be lighter? Smoother ride? Fancier?
When upgrading, start with what matters most to you, I think. Do you want it to be lighter? Smoother ride? Fancier?
05-22-15, 05:35 AM
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Seems like more of a lateral move to me as well.
edit- KiloTT
-not suggesting it, just first in-
edit- KiloTT
-not suggesting it, just first in-
05-22-15, 07:20 AM
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I similarly bought a cheap bike to get into biking and then wanted to upgrade. I thought I'd slowly upgrade the components on my jamis beatnik and eventually buy a nice frame, and then put all of my nice components on the new frame. I didn't end up doing that because the beatnik takes a 25.6mm seatpost, and I couldn't find a quality seatpost (I really wanted a Nitto) in that size. I can't tell from the link what size seatpost the Immortal takes, but you might find it difficult to get nice components for it. I'd probably spend the $500 on a new frame and install the components from the Immortal. Then you can slowly upgrade the components and end up with a really nice bike and a beater you don't worry about locking up.
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Seriously though, both of those bikes seem like they're exactly the same bike only with different decals. Six of one, half-dozen of the other...meh. Use the $500 on strippers and cocaine. Or not. Or maybe just save it. You never know when you'll be unemployed.
Seriously though, both of those bikes seem like they're exactly the same bike only with different decals. Six of one, half-dozen of the other...meh. Use the $500 on strippers and cocaine. Or not. Or maybe just save it. You never know when you'll be unemployed.
05-22-15, 08:01 PM
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^ If there's any joke it's all the other entry level bikes people spend $400+ on. Not that I'm laughing, but hey.
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