Citical cycle vs Retrospec?
10-01-15, 10:52 AM
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Critical cycle vs Retrospec?
About all I have the budget for is a Critical Cycles or a Retrospec.
Any thoughts on these two?
Are they decent enough just for city commuting?
What's the gear ratio on them?
I've seen a Fuji feather also but it's $650 CAD
Any thoughts on these two?
Are they decent enough just for city commuting?
What's the gear ratio on them?
I've seen a Fuji feather also but it's $650 CAD
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10-01-15, 11:31 AM
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10-01-15, 11:31 AM
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10-01-15, 11:33 AM
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Is using a Canadian supplier an absolute must? Retrogression ships world wide and I'm pretty sure BD at least ships to Canadia.
Edit: https://www.bikesdirect.com/canada.htm
Edit: https://www.bikesdirect.com/canada.htm
10-01-15, 11:37 AM
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Is using a Canadian supplier an absolute must? Retrogression ships world wide and I'm pretty sure BD at least ships to Canadia.
Edit: Bikesdirect.com Shipping for Canadians | Save up to 60% off new bikes
Edit: Bikesdirect.com Shipping for Canadians | Save up to 60% off new bikes
eg $400 for a TT * 1.33 * 1.15 import tax = $611
Plus a shipping company as they can't ship to Canada = $650.
So, the Fuji Feather is also that in CAD.
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10-01-15, 11:48 AM
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I'd ride that Fuji Feather for sure. And by your calculation, it's cheaper than the starter bikes we normally shill here.
10-01-15, 12:22 PM
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10-01-15, 05:56 PM
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Did a grocery run today and parked next to a chrome Big Shot that looked kinda nice. Lavender deep rims.
But yeah KiloTT if you want steel, otherwise maybe Aventon.
But yeah KiloTT if you want steel, otherwise maybe Aventon.
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CityGrounds ships to Canadia.
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BigShot is up there with Pure Fix, Retrospec, Critical Cycle, Sole', etc. Absolute garbage. On a stick. Roasted.
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I have been riding a Critical Cycle bike for a few months now (be 75 in November) and just love it. It a good and cheap and fun to ride bike. I ride it 30 minutes almost everyday to McDonalds and back for a coffee and muffin. Have not had a single problem with it and only changed the Pedals out for a nice set I had in my shop. Even the seat is comfortable. You cannot beat a cheap Critical fixie for value and fun.
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If you are in Toronto, and have a small budget, you should be going to Bike Pirates or Bike Sauce for a used bike. I know Bike Sauce usually has a lot of different options and the volunteers there are veryknowledgeable.
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