Tohtruck says:
The Nashbar Hounder is a free wheel/fixed cog.
Yep! It's versatile!
Yeah, I think I'm going to go with the Buzz One.
It would be the most convenient way to go, since you're going to have time constraints.
Additionally, I actually went to REI today. Was planning on buying it today. But
it's raining like a MoFo outside.
Just hope that you never get caught riding in the rain, when it's raining like that and you don't even have any fenders.
I asked one of the sales people about grips and which one he suggested between
the Lizard Skins Northshore Dual Compound Grips vs. the Titec Hell-Bent Lock-On
Grips. He said to get the Titec Hell-Bent Grips because of the somewhat
ergonomic design.Then I looked at the grips on the Buzz One and realized that the stock cork grips on the Buzz One have an even more pronounced and larger palm surface area. So I'm starting to think that I might just stick with the stock grips.
I've got a feeling that your stock cork grips, just might work!
But I am also curious as to how cork grips differ at all from rubber grips (like
the Titec Hell-Bent grips). They both seem fairly grippy.
Hey! I'm kinda curious too! Don't forget to report back to let us know how everything goes, overall. That includes the grips!
Yeah a buddy of mine suggested I get used. But again, I'm not comfortable doing
that.
To me, used grips aren't as bad as a other things, purchased used. I mean, that's more like using a used baseball bat, or something.
I will admit the Hounder (minus the weird looking stickers) looks nicer and
simpler than the Buzz One. I'm assuming the Buzz One would attract more
attention from bike bandits. But I also see that fixed gear road frame bikes
seem to be very popular with the hipsters and cool kids.
New York's reputation concerning bike theft is incredibly dismal. I wouldn't mind riding a Walmart bike in New York city. I mean, who could blame anyone for riding the cheapest bike known to man in New YorK?
Well, I guess you're well on your way to Hipsterville now...
You should have plenty of company there at the co-op.
Good Luck, TohTruck!
- Slim
PS.
I'm really kinda curious about how that Buzz One is going to feel, after the handlebar exchange.