Originally Posted by
Sizzle-Chest
they seem like the epitome of a bike company started and funded by a larger company just to rip off and trick people into buying into the latest trend.
first off, their bikes are made in taiwan (or china, can't recall from sticker at lbs)....they don't give two *****s about biking. they only want your money...
Sounds like every other major bike company out there. They only reason they care about bikes is because THEY SELL THEM. Aside from a gunnar or the milwaukee bikes, you'd be hard-pressed to find any american-made ss/fixed gear bicycle that isn't a custom. Sounds like your other main complaint (the marketing) should be directed at Surly as well, because they basically play to the same crowd.
The bike isn't any crappier than any other entry-level fixed-gear bicycle out there.