My Next SS!! Call me crazy, but....
02-17-15, 05:28 PM
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My Next SS!! Call me crazy, but....
2015 Fairdale Taj 26 Bike at Dan's Comp
Seriously, why not? I really wanted the 27.5 MTB that bikesdirect had but after seeing that new tires are limited and pricey, decided to look at this. Basically a size up from cruiser class BMX. I am on the short side anyway. This just may make a nice winter commuter!!
Seriously, why not? I really wanted the 27.5 MTB that bikesdirect had but after seeing that new tires are limited and pricey, decided to look at this. Basically a size up from cruiser class BMX. I am on the short side anyway. This just may make a nice winter commuter!!
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02-17-15, 05:35 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Those are actually pretty cool bikes. The prism decals are a rad nod to the golden days of BMX too.
02-18-15, 07:23 AM
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$600 for a 26" bike? Seems a poor deal to me, but I could be wrong...
02-18-15, 10:37 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
Does wheel size somehow determine quality? There are plenty of chromoly BMX bikes on the market in that price range.
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02-18-15, 10:41 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
02-18-15, 10:52 AM
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Aint that a bit pricey? All the components are really inexpensive items. Is there something special about the frame?
Edit: I just looked at the Fairdale site, since I never heard of them. They want $460.00 for a Hi-Ten, 700c coaster brake bike, generic components, no fenders, no racks. Youch.
Edit: I just looked at the Fairdale site, since I never heard of them. They want $460.00 for a Hi-Ten, 700c coaster brake bike, generic components, no fenders, no racks. Youch.
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02-18-15, 11:38 AM
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I dig bigger BMX style bikes. The Junkyard Dog from All City looks like a ton of fun and this little Fairdale Taj ain't bad either.
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Don't know guys. I'm still rolling it around in my head. I've been inching to get a 20" just to trail ride on. Thought about the cruisers as well.
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