Hi everyone!
I'm looking for a fixie to offer to a young man as a reward for getting his exam. He is a good cyclist (rides my mercier tdf and Raleigh Carlton daily in the Alps) and dreams about a fixie for in-town trips.
There's an offer nearby for a barely used 2015 Commencal Acid.
I have to say, the frame looks very unique and cool!
Still I've zero experience of that type of bikes and at 270€ I'd rather not make a mistake.
Here is a little more details about the bike.
If there is no difference in sizing with a road bike, then the bike should fit right, but do you usually ride a fixie smaller or lager than you would a road bike?
Is the equipment listed of good quality?
Does the price seems right to you for a bike this age?
I know it's a lot of questions but I like that it's a French bike and if I take the plunge to purchase a fixie for him I'd like it to last a while. I've seen offers for new complete bikes on line cheaper but if they look good, and flashy I suspect cheap Chinese parts/frame and a lot of issues to come.
Thanks for your time and input!