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Old 07-02-19 | 12:50 PM
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PeopleAreIdiots
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Bikes: Disc Brake Wabi Special, GT Pulse, Fuji Track Beater

My understanding is that all bikes in this price range are about the same in terms of frame quality and componentry. They are all hi-ten (read "cheap and heavy") steel frames with lower quality components. I'd pick whichever one you think looks better and/or you can get a better deal on.

The great thing about bikes in this pricerange is that they're cheap, rideable and relatively good looking. However, you can get a LOT more bike for your money if you look around a little more and are willing to stretch your budget a bit.

Depending on your area you can find something used thats double the quality of one of these bikes for a similar price. Alternatively, you can sometimes find an older model of a bike one step up the price/quality ladder for a discount. My first fixed gear was an older fuji track that I bought for like $250 brand new (it has better/lighter steel tubing and slightly better components than 6ku et all and usually goes for like $400)

My advice, do some shopping around. If you cant find anything or arent willing to stretch the budget, just go with what you think looks better and plan on upgrading to a better bike down the line if you get into fixed riding.

Have fun!
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