City Bicycle Co... anyone?
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City Bicycle Co... anyone?
I'm looking to eventually get a fixed gear, but I can't justify getting an ~$800 Steamroller right-right now.
So I've turned my attention to this City Bicycle Co., Type One (Type One (Steel)). It claims to be high tensile steel, which I understand tends to have some weight to it, but $200 for a complete bike, regardless of how quickly I'll have to replace/upgrade components, seems ok.
Despite the steel grade, I've heard that they're only about 22lbs.
So my question:
Do anyone on the forum have experience with this company? Why can I not find a review?
All comments, suggestions appreciated.
Thanks.
So I've turned my attention to this City Bicycle Co., Type One (Type One (Steel)). It claims to be high tensile steel, which I understand tends to have some weight to it, but $200 for a complete bike, regardless of how quickly I'll have to replace/upgrade components, seems ok.
Despite the steel grade, I've heard that they're only about 22lbs.
So my question:
Do anyone on the forum have experience with this company? Why can I not find a review?
All comments, suggestions appreciated.
Thanks.
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TT, is that yours?
They look surprisingly nice for 200 dollars.
EDIT: nevermind, looked at their site.
They look surprisingly nice for 200 dollars.
EDIT: nevermind, looked at their site.
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^haha. I've got a friend with one of those.
I think everyone needs a 200 dollar beater to start on personally. You learn how to ride and see if you like it without investing a ton.
The same reason I didn't learn to play guitar on a Les Paul.
I think everyone needs a 200 dollar beater to start on personally. You learn how to ride and see if you like it without investing a ton.
The same reason I didn't learn to play guitar on a Les Paul.
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I was referring to the Vilano. He seems to like his.
I learned to ride fixed on a Critical and was happy with it, and upgraded about 6 months later to a better bike. I don't regret the original purchase, let me decide if I liked riding without dropping 600-800 on a decent bike.
I learned to ride fixed on a Critical and was happy with it, and upgraded about 6 months later to a better bike. I don't regret the original purchase, let me decide if I liked riding without dropping 600-800 on a decent bike.
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Ok, just read some overwhelming reasons to stay away from hi-tensile.
Thanks Scroddy.
Thanks Scroddy.
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