New to biking, is this fixie good?
08-16-14, 02:54 PM
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New to biking, is this fixie good?
im new to biking, i want a cheap fixie n i come across this in ebay:
Black Wht Fixie Road Bike Steel Alloy Track Bicycle Fixed Gear Single Speed 54cm | eBay
what do u guys think? will this thing break down on me in the middle of the road? can i skid with this safely?
Black Wht Fixie Road Bike Steel Alloy Track Bicycle Fixed Gear Single Speed 54cm | eBay
what do u guys think? will this thing break down on me in the middle of the road? can i skid with this safely?
08-16-14, 03:37 PM
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Look at the head tube angle in the picture!
That looks a LOT different from what I'm used to. I'd want to test ride that bike to see how it was going to handle before I spent any money on it.
That looks a LOT different from what I'm used to. I'd want to test ride that bike to see how it was going to handle before I spent any money on it.
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SS/FG forum would be the best place to ask.
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08-16-14, 06:21 PM
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or maybe i can make one myself, hows this frameset?
6KU Steel Fixie Frameset
6KU Steel Fixie Frameset
08-16-14, 08:08 PM
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im new to biking, i want a cheap fixie n i come across this in ebay:
Black Wht Fixie Road Bike Steel Alloy Track Bicycle Fixed Gear Single Speed 54cm | eBay
what do u guys think? will this thing break down on me in the middle of the road? can i skid with this safely?
Black Wht Fixie Road Bike Steel Alloy Track Bicycle Fixed Gear Single Speed 54cm | eBay
what do u guys think? will this thing break down on me in the middle of the road? can i skid with this safely?
08-19-14, 11:19 PM
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The ebay bike looks kind of scary. I'm not convinced that it's even a fixed gear - it lists that it has a 14 tooth freewheel, but doesn't say anything about the cog or the type of hub on the rear wheel.
The frame from City Grounds looks a bit better (I've had generally positive experiences ordering things from them.) The problem with building your own is that all the components can get expensive - you could easily spend $300-$400 on all the parts needed to build the complete bike.
I've been very happy with the fixed gear that I got from Bikes Direct. With a few modifications, it's been a reliable low-cost ride and has been versatile enough for road biking as well as hopping around town.
The frame from City Grounds looks a bit better (I've had generally positive experiences ordering things from them.) The problem with building your own is that all the components can get expensive - you could easily spend $300-$400 on all the parts needed to build the complete bike.
I've been very happy with the fixed gear that I got from Bikes Direct. With a few modifications, it's been a reliable low-cost ride and has been versatile enough for road biking as well as hopping around town.
08-20-14, 09:20 AM
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I would just get a used GOOD bike. I got a new to me hybrid for around $250 and it works great and I can actually stop the bike if I need to.
08-20-14, 09:30 AM
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No 1 dont start on a fixie , at least a 1 speed, freewheel, 2 brakes. master the riding before going hipster with a fixie .
give it 10 years.
give it 10 years.
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