Hello!
I am looking to make my first fix gear purchase. As one uneducated in bicycles (for the most part) I was hoping someone could compare the components on a couple bicycles for me. Specifically, I was wondering if there was a significant difference in quality (components; frame included) between the Redline 925 and the Motebecane Messenger (on BD) or between the Redline and the Dawes SST?
I searched the forums with no luck so here are the links for convenience:
http://www.redlinebicycles.com/adultbikes/925.html
vs.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/trackbikes.htm
Any help is very much appreciated!
And if anyone wants to get involved in my specific bike choice--beyond the comparison of components--I will be riding around town with some pretty solid hills, potholes, obstacles, etc. (I live in La Jolla if anyone knows where I am talking about). So I want something a little more commuting oriented than actually track oriented... maybe wider tires, more gear inches, etc. Hope that helps! Thanks!