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First Bike Need Advice
07-11-13, 10:04 PM
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First Bike Need Advice
Best bang for my buck.
Q: Are drop down bars safe for braking and range of view if i plan on being in traffic a lot?
i like the vintage fenders, brooks seat, mustache handlebar look but its not necessary. i need something functional for in town and on bad roads. here are some i am interested in.
https://goo.gl/UeM8I RAMBLE $500 <a bit pricey
https://goo.gl/5VGl9 Nekkid $278
https://goo.gl/2j2SB Kilo $400
https://goo.gl/xzQbn Scattante $248
https://goo.gl/SjQV4 Rampage $250
https://goo.gl/mCDpB classic $240
https://goo.gl/ArhJK wave $200
https://goo.gl/zNYI7 feather $387 <this seems like a great deal.. is it?
Q: Are drop down bars safe for braking and range of view if i plan on being in traffic a lot?
i like the vintage fenders, brooks seat, mustache handlebar look but its not necessary. i need something functional for in town and on bad roads. here are some i am interested in.
https://goo.gl/UeM8I RAMBLE $500 <a bit pricey
https://goo.gl/5VGl9 Nekkid $278
https://goo.gl/2j2SB Kilo $400
https://goo.gl/xzQbn Scattante $248
https://goo.gl/SjQV4 Rampage $250
https://goo.gl/mCDpB classic $240
https://goo.gl/ArhJK wave $200
https://goo.gl/zNYI7 feather $387 <this seems like a great deal.. is it?
07-11-13, 10:25 PM
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The civillian is a fantastic bike. One of the guys I used to messenger with had one, and I borrowed it a few times for the front rack. It's great. Just saw the sale, seriously tempted to buy one.
07-12-13, 01:02 AM
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The feather and cvln both look great (did you see the cvln is on sale at $400?) for the money. You might want to look into the geometries and see what you prefer; at first glance the cvln looks much more of a comfort-minded ride while the feather looks "sportier." Not to say that the feather will be uncomfortable, just more aggressive in its stock set up.
07-12-13, 01:16 AM
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I doubt a first bike buyer has much preference in geometry. The Feather is a fine bike. I didn't even know they made a CX model, but it looks pretty sweet, especially with the extra tire clearance and derailleur hanger.
07-12-13, 01:30 AM
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last year i rode my 69 Raleigh sport 365 days. in a Colorado winter... it would be nice to have some traction.
07-12-13, 01:33 AM
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Traction rules. Not that I care about traction anymore, since I'm living in LA now. Of the bikes you listed, I'd definitely go with the Feather.
07-12-13, 02:05 AM
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I would guess 56, but you might want to find a geometry chart and do a fit calc to make sure.
Fit calculator: https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...LCULATOR_INTRO
Fit calculator: https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...LCULATOR_INTRO
07-12-13, 02:16 AM
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I would guess 56, but you might want to find a geometry chart and do a fit calc to make sure.
Fit calculator: https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...LCULATOR_INTRO
Fit calculator: https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...LCULATOR_INTRO
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Bike 54 56
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one more thing has anyone ever locked the seat to the bike from inside the seat post?
https://archive.fujibikes.com/archive...ther%20CX%20() geometry
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