Originally Posted by
skrapasor
I'm thinking of going with this:
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/uno.htm. What rack and fenders should I get with it? I'm also thinking of getting one of these:
http://www.thewaterproofstore.com/backpacks.html. How aggressive is the geometry on the Fantom Cross Uno Track? Aren't track bikes suppose to be pretty aggressive? And is the seat comfortable? I know I could replace it but I'm just wondering, aren't those little seats uncomfortable? I really don't have the chance to try one out but I mean it seems good to me. One last thing, what size should I get? I'm about 5' 11'' (180 cm).
My choice would be Esge flexible plastic fenders and a Blackburn aluminum rack. Google for prices and places to buy. The Fantom Cross is NOT a track bike, it is a (cyclo)cross bike and the geometry is fairly relaxed, so it should ride stable and smooth. All my bikes have narrow "racing" style saddles and they are comfortable for me, but you just won't know until you get it. Unless you ride bolt upright like some ****er, you don't need one of those big horse saddles. As to sizing, it mainly depends on your inseam. Look at the standover height in the geometry chart (divide by 25.4 to get it in inches). You should be able to stand over the bike without hitting your jewels on the toptube. I'd go for about 1 to 2 inches clearance with your shoes on. If your upper body (torso and arms) are long relative to your legs, you may need a longer stem.
http://motobecane.com/uno_geo.html