BigDreams310

Hey I am new to this site and all road bikes. I am looking to get a fixie that's good quality but not too expensive. I would use the bike to get to and from work and just ride around town with friends and for excersise. They are not many hills where I live either so I wouldn't need a geared road bike.I am not willing to put my own together either since I know nothing about fixies. I looked at bikesdirect, but I think I can get a better bike for what I'm willing to spend. My price range is 600 and below. Maybe a little more if it's necessary . so if anyone can just put me in the right direction. Thanks

rogwilco

If you have a bike shop around somewhere where you live, I'd suggest you take a look there and maybe ask for a test ride if they have a bike you like in the store. Pretty much all major bike manufacturers have single speed/fixed gear bikes in their catalogue these days so you really have a lot of options with $600.

XianRL

For about $120 more (including shipping), you could get a Wabi Classic. Eighthinch is still doing complete Scramblers for $499 shipped ($449 if they're still taking the "rabbit" coupon code). That would leave you with a few bucks for some immediate upgrades. You'll probably get a lot of suggestions for Kilo TT on here, which would leave even more cash for upgrades.

Have you tried perusing Craigslist? Depending on where you live it'll provide some affordable, quality options. Also, what's the terrain/road like on your way to work? You looking at terrible cracks or smooth riding? You might consider getting a "beefier" frame that can take wider tires if you expect lots of bumps (e.g. Kilo WT, Motobecane Jury). Otherwise you could tarck one out with the slimmer tires. Just something to consider.

BigDreams310

I live in la so the roads can be nice and smooth and they can also be very rough but on my way to work they are fairly smooth. I am also getting this fix for my 21st b-day coming up so I wont have money left over for upgrades or things like that I just got to pick the bike I want that's fair priced and keep it how it is for a while till I can afford to upgrade it myself. So I guess what I am asking is what's a good fixie out of the box for a new rider. Keep in mind i do want a good bike that I don't wanna replace in a year because I want a better 1. I was looking at the masi UNO, the fuji feather , and the bianchi pista which is a little out of the price rang but you never know.

rogwilco

The Bianchi Pista is a little overpriced imo, it's not worth the extra money compared to other similar bikes.

HandsomeRyan

Get one of the BD offerings. As much crap as people around here talk about them they make a reasonable entry level product. You get your first bike of any type (Fixed, MTB, road, whatever) to get a feel for that type of riding and decide what you want in your second bike. Save your cash for upgrades as you decide you need them or beer money if you are about to turn 21. I recommend one of the wide-tire friendly models because you can always put skinny tires on a bike with more clearance but you'll be stuck with 23-25mm tires if you buy a bike with really tight clearances.

I suggest budgeting for a lockring tool if you don't already own one because a properly tightened lockring is important no matter what brand of bike you ride.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

XianRL

Wait, where's the crap talk? I see more praise for some of the BD completes than anything. You just gotta choose wisely. Kilo TT (touted by cc700) and the Motobecane Track (I believe Tejano has one) are good picks.

BigDreams, see if you can find a Schwinn Madison from 2008 or 2009 (I'm pretty sure those are years people admire).

thisisbenji

I locked my $280 Motobecane Track up on campus today, and when i came back from my class there was a Fuji Track Classic ($550 retail) next to mine. I swear it's the exact same bike except for the colors. The Motobecane Track is a great bike for $280, but you'll probably have to spend a little bit more to change the gearing and pedals out on it, and also to get a lock ring tool. With good pedals/cages a new cog, and what not you'd probably only spend $350 with everything.

If you were going to spend more than that and maybe piece together a bike the Leader frames are awesome looking I thinking and not super expensive.

spaceboy

This is on sale right now:

https://www.irocycle.com/angusbuild-a...dwheelset.aspx

Zuma

Kilo TT Pro.

Philasteve

Surly steamroller on jensonusa is only 600 I think, It accepts 23-38 tires.

BigDreams310

Ok I went with the motobecane track bike on bikesdirect for 279. What are some upgrades I should get?

mickey_

Probably a little late for this, but I'd recommend going to your LBS and riding around on one of the SE options they have. They've really stepped up their game with the new Draft. Either way, it'd be a good idea to log some time riding a fixie (at least a LBS test ride) just to make sure you actually want to ride one all the time.

yummygooey

The Motobecane Track frame is the same as the Fuji Classic and the Windsor The Hour.

Get new pedals, clips, and straps. MKS GR9s and Sylvans are reasonable choices that won't break the budget. That was probably the best upgrade I made to my Motobecane. Also consider a front brake, new saddle, and bars. You can do all this with some pretty solid parts for under $150, which would still put the total cost of your build way under your $600 budget.