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Old 02-20-13 | 03:18 AM
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cheffixie
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going cheap...but for a reason.

So I'm getting my first road bike and I'd like a fixie. I fully understand other importance of a quality bike and plan on buying one, just not yet. Im looking to buy a cheap bike to get me through this season so I can start riding and begin my research to make an informed purchase next year. In the mean time, cheap is what I'm after. I know I'm going to have to make repairs and even a few upgrades off the bat and I'm OK with that. After this year and after I buy a nice bike...this cheap bike will become my "beater". With that being said, here's what I'm looking at.

First -- http://www.amazon.com/Takara-Kabuto-...=road+bike+men

Second-- http://mobile.walmart.com/m/phoenix#...Large/12080282

Third--

http://m.target.com/p/magna-white-si...8/-/A-14211338

With these being my options, which would you recommend for a single year use bike? I hear the Target special can be had for $60 and under...which makes it tempting. Even if I have to throw $40-50 at it, I'm still at $100 and riding. Again, I know these aren't great or even good options..but what's the best of the bunch? Is there that much of a difference between a $60 Magna from target and a $150 Takara?

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