Fixed Gear Newbie, need a little guidence.
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Fixed Gear Newbie, need a little guidence.
Hello, I am looking to get started in fixed gear riding. I have read around and have looked at what people consider solid starter frames. Right now I have my eye on this Windsor The Hour.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1932059676.html
I have read that the frame/fork are exactly the same as a Fuji Track, but just rebadged. Is this true?
I have also read that all the other parts on the bike aren't very good, but the frame/fork are fine.
Brand new, the Windsor costs $350 I believe, the used one I am looking at is asking $250, but I think I can get a little lower. Would this be a good starter bike considering the price? It comes with a Specialized front brake which I think is great, because I will definitely need one in the beginning.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1932059676.html
I have read that the frame/fork are exactly the same as a Fuji Track, but just rebadged. Is this true?
I have also read that all the other parts on the bike aren't very good, but the frame/fork are fine.
Brand new, the Windsor costs $350 I believe, the used one I am looking at is asking $250, but I think I can get a little lower. Would this be a good starter bike considering the price? It comes with a Specialized front brake which I think is great, because I will definitely need one in the beginning.
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if you can get it a little lower i think thats a good deal. i disagree about the lockring and links out the chain....chain dosn't look slack at all.
components arn't great but totally fine for beginning with. i dunno, unless im missing something, and as long as it fits you good, i would say go for it.
components arn't great but totally fine for beginning with. i dunno, unless im missing something, and as long as it fits you good, i would say go for it.
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As for the lockring, while the aluminum formula ones are not top of the line, they certainly do the job. Again, no need to replace what isn't broken.
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This is nice man. It would be a really nice starter Fixie and if you're tight on cash I'd say go for it. If you're willing to invest a bit more money in this I'd build my own (because it's crazy fun learning how they work while customizing). Otherwise though, this is a nice looking bike. I've heard good things about Windsors.
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the hour goes for $280..
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/thehour.htm
ask for $200, then its a deal.
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/thehour.htm
ask for $200, then its a deal.
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im new to fixed gear too but i have a few friends that ride windsors and theyre not happy with them. careful with the frame because they look as though theyre not butted/swaged and i've heard stories of people hitting the frame a lil too hard and the tubes around the stem bending. i would suggest building/converting your own because the learning process is invaluable.
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the hour goes for $280..
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/thehour.htm
ask for $200, then its a deal.
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/thehour.htm
ask for $200, then its a deal.
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First time I looked at it it looked like the wheel was right at the back of the dropout, my bad. Also I had trouble with my formula lockring, and seeing as how better quality ones are still pretty cheap, I'd always throw something else on if I bought a bike with a Formula. Should have been more specific.
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