Toraganashi

I've been riding a mountain bike for as long as I can remember, and recently, I've been wanting to get a road bike. I've tried my friend's Leader 722TS fixed gear bike, and thought it was pretty good. I'm looking for a fixed gear bike that is of good quality and fits within my budget.

Here's what I'm considering:

Schwinn Haven Road Bike - 2015 Performance Exclusive

Features:

Steel Urban frame keeps you in safe body position
Flip-flop rear hub to run fixed or free
Alloy Road Caliper brakes
Urban 700 x 25c tires add some width for comfort

Specs:

Bottom Bracket:Sealed Bearing Square Taper
Brakes: Alloy Road Caliper
Cassette: N/A
Chain: KMC Z410A
Crankset: Alloy Square Taper 170mm, Steel 46T
Fork: Schwinn Steel Urban
Frame: Schwinn Steel Urban, Chain Tension Adjuster
Front Derailleur: None
Grips/Tape: Schwinn MTB with Flange
Handlebar: Steel Urban Drop
Headset: 1-1/8" Threadless
Levers: Alloy Cross Top
Pedals: Black Nylon Platform
Rack Mounts:
Rear Derailleur: None
Saddle: Urban with F&R Bumper
Seatpost: Steel 28.6 x 300mm
Shifters: None
Stem: Threadless Alloy
Tires: Urban 700 x 25c
Wheelset: Alloy 700c w/Machined Sidewalls, Alloy Flip-Flop Bolt-On rear hub

TenSpeedV2

It isn't bad, but it isn't great. Will be heavier than your friend's Leader. Might be a good around town bike.

rex615

safe body position FTW




*this is actually on the Performance webpage.

hairnet

What kind of riding do you want to do? Simply commute or more long road riding. If you plan to put in lots of miles save up for something better.

Toraganashi

I plan on using this bike not just for commuting small distances, but also for going around town. I'm assuming the most I'll be riding in a day would be around 30 miles. Is that considered "long road riding?"

10 Wheels

Sharp looking bike.

Have much fun on it.

SquidPuppet

What is your budget? That bike might be perfect, or all wrong.

Toraganashi

At the moment, I am willing to spend around $200-250.

T13

This is the best bit of advice on here.

prooftheory

This budget is too low to get a "good quality" bike. If you need transportation, the bike you are looking at is an "just okay" bike that will suffice until you can save up more.

Toraganashi

Well, I plan on upgrading the parts of the bike as I go when I get more funds. For now, I just need a simple bike to start off with.

prooftheory

This bike isn't worth upgrading. You are better off just saving up for a better bike.

TejanoTrackie 

I like the chainguard.

Toraganashi

Well, then if that's the case, I guess I'll be purchasing this bike because I need one as soon as possible. Afterwards, I'll work on saving for a better one.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good fixed-gear bike in the $300-450 range?

prooftheory

KiloTT

T13

pitbullfan

If that's all you got...it's all you got.

Stay vigilant on your local craigslists, there's almost always some guy selling his SS/FG that he no longer rides. You'll get a way better bike. Although you may have to up that budget a bit.

rex615

#KiloTT

Wspsux

do you like red?

BilbroSwaggins

you've been doing this a lot lately

Kindaslow

If he gets to the party on time.... He appears to have slowed a bit after his absence....