Which of the bikes out of these should I get for a beginner/first fixie?
06-05-11, 02:48 PM
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Which of the bikes out of these should I get for a beginner/first fixie?
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...r/timeline.htm - Timeline
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/thehour.htm - Hour
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/.../clockwork.htm - Clockwork
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...rack_bikes.htm - Gravity Attack Track
i plan on getting a fixie to do some tricks on and to travel around to save money on bus. Which one would you recommend for for these overall? thaanks!
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/thehour.htm - Hour
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/.../clockwork.htm - Clockwork
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...rack_bikes.htm - Gravity Attack Track
i plan on getting a fixie to do some tricks on and to travel around to save money on bus. Which one would you recommend for for these overall? thaanks!
06-05-11, 02:51 PM
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Kilo TT is the best bike for any situation evar. Welcome to Bike Forums Single Speed & Fixed Gear
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On a more serious note, an EighthInch Scrambler V3 might suit your needs. Entry level pricing (for a bike that isn't a piece of crap) and it is built for tricks and would be fine for some light commuting.
06-05-11, 05:47 PM
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because the only tricking i plan on doing is all on the back wheel like keo spins, riding backwards, bunny hops, bar spins, and all that. nothing big. and just use it for transportation.
06-06-11, 01:55 PM
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Get the Kilo TT. The other bikes you mentioned are all very similair, but the Kilo TT pulls ahead in being an excellent entry level bike. Had the joy of putting a few together yesterday and really wished I would have bought one as opposed to a Windsor Hour, but alas I knew not of this forum then 
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https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...r/timeline.htm - Timeline
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/thehour.htm - Hour
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/.../clockwork.htm - Clockwork
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...rack_bikes.htm - Gravity Attack Track
i plan on getting a fixie to do some tricks on and to travel around to save money on bus. Which one would you recommend for for these overall? thaanks!
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/thehour.htm - Hour
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/.../clockwork.htm - Clockwork
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...rack_bikes.htm - Gravity Attack Track
i plan on getting a fixie to do some tricks on and to travel around to save money on bus. Which one would you recommend for for these overall? thaanks!
Now, you can get a bike that is great for one activity and do the other on it. People do that all the time. Just understand that buying a bike that is "great for both" pretty much guaranties two things:
1) It will be mediocre, at best, at both things
2) It will not be great at anything
This is why people own multiple bikes.
Basically...
- Fixed gear bikes aren't really ideal for commuting.
- Fixed gear bikes aren't really ideal for tricks.
You can do these things on a fixed gear bike, but there are better tools for the job.
06-06-11, 02:37 PM
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No. Don't get the kilo TT. Get the Eighthinch Scrambler or something if your want to do some tricks and commute to places.
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There is no great bike for commuting and tricks. Sorry. But there isn't. Just like there isn't a great bike for commuting and riding trails...or commuting and road racing...or commuting and track racing.
Now, you can get a bike that is great for one activity and do the other on it. People do that all the time. Just understand that buying a bike that is "great for both" pretty much guaranties two things:
1) It will be mediocre, at best, at both things
2) It will not be great at anything
This is why people own multiple bikes.
Basically...
- Fixed gear bikes aren't really ideal for commuting.
- Fixed gear bikes aren't really ideal for tricks.
You can do these things on a fixed gear bike, but there are better tools for the job.
Now, you can get a bike that is great for one activity and do the other on it. People do that all the time. Just understand that buying a bike that is "great for both" pretty much guaranties two things:
1) It will be mediocre, at best, at both things
2) It will not be great at anything
This is why people own multiple bikes.
Basically...
- Fixed gear bikes aren't really ideal for commuting.
- Fixed gear bikes aren't really ideal for tricks.
You can do these things on a fixed gear bike, but there are better tools for the job.
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Honestly, in a perfect world. I'd suggest that you get a road bike or a commuter bike as a primary bike for commuting. Then get a used BMX bike and shred. But, I'm not sure what your budget is. And if the budget is $300...you won't get much of anything.
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Don't listen to anyone saying "oh just use a BMX". This website just isn't really friendly when it comes to tricking and whatnot. But check out https://www.iminusd.bigcartel.com/or https://www.eighthinch.com/index.html . Or go to a freestyle fixed gear forum and ask there for better luck!
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Don't listen to anyone saying "oh just use a BMX". This website just isn't really friendly when it comes to tricking and whatnot. But check out https://www.iminusd.bigcartel.com/or https://www.eighthinch.com/index.html . Or go to a freestyle fixed gear forum and ask there for better luck!
you should still listen to us. get a bmx for tricks.
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Don't listen to anyone saying "oh just use a BMX". This website just isn't really friendly when it comes to tricking and whatnot. But check out https://www.iminusd.bigcartel.com/or https://www.eighthinch.com/index.html . Or go to a freestyle fixed gear forum and ask there for better luck!
