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02-20-09, 09:54 AM
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Frame?
Would this be a good buy to make a single speed?
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DLVI%26ps%3D54
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DLVI%26ps%3D54
02-20-09, 11:51 AM
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Definitely, but if you bike it directly from BikeIsland's site, I think it may be $10-20 cheaper, and still free shipping:
https://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ls&ProdID=1237
https://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ls&ProdID=1237
02-20-09, 12:15 PM
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02-20-09, 12:58 PM
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It also might be better just to buy the complete Motobecane Uno bike from bikesdirect.com for $399, as it's unlikely you could build it out for less than $200 plus the cost of the frame. (Fun as that project would be, if you're paying retail for all the parts, once you add up cranks, wheelset, cog, chain, bottom bracket, brakes, brake levers, cables/housing, saddle, seatpost, etc., etc., you're into the $500-$700 range pretty easily, which is a lot of money for a bikesdirect bike, unless you're going to pay another $100 or so to have it de-decaled/painted/powdercoated (which would admittedly be pretty badass.))
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/uno.htm
(Or buy one of the other bikesdirect fixies with better gearing/smaller tires if you're going for a bike to ride on the road.)
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/uno.htm
(Or buy one of the other bikesdirect fixies with better gearing/smaller tires if you're going for a bike to ride on the road.)
02-20-09, 01:46 PM
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Yes, or the Mercier Kilo TT
The Messenger comes with Front/Rear brakes (and the brazeons for the rear brake cable), the Kilo doesn't come with brakes (but also doesn't come with brazeons, so it looks smoother).
I've got a Messenger, and it's really solid. bd.com gets a lot of mention on this website, but really, there's no reason to spend another $100-300 just for a brand name, when most of the bikes are built in the same Taiwanese factories.
Make sure you know what size you need, as it's hard to test ride online. (Or find a shop that sells the KHS Flite 100 / Fuji Track, as the frames are apparently the same geometry/factory as the Kilo/Messenger.)
The Messenger comes with Front/Rear brakes (and the brazeons for the rear brake cable), the Kilo doesn't come with brakes (but also doesn't come with brazeons, so it looks smoother).
I've got a Messenger, and it's really solid. bd.com gets a lot of mention on this website, but really, there's no reason to spend another $100-300 just for a brand name, when most of the bikes are built in the same Taiwanese factories.
Make sure you know what size you need, as it's hard to test ride online. (Or find a shop that sells the KHS Flite 100 / Fuji Track, as the frames are apparently the same geometry/factory as the Kilo/Messenger.)
02-20-09, 08:48 PM
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the fantom uno is so much more versatile than than the kilo, etc. wide tires rule hard (either slicks or cross tires). it has rack mounts if you want to commute/light tour/carry things. canti brakes are awesome. i say go for it. i know folks who have 'em who are happy with them. and if you want to throw some 25s on there (skinnier tires), then that's fine, too. seriously.
it all depends on what you want your bike to do.
it all depends on what you want your bike to do.
