I don't but it all sounds decent. I haven't heard anything bad about them for sure and have seen some neat old road bike parts from them over the years. Plus Sugino 75s and Campanoglos bottom brackets aren't bad and the wheels might not be the best fit for the bike are certainly a good known quantity and quality. Maybe check in with the C&V appraisal forum.

So I am getting that bike as a replacement for my beloved '07 Langster. I like the neat colors just not for the bike I am replacing, it just doesn't fit aesthetically with my vibes and parts in those colors don't really exist except maybe for some vintage Bianchis which have a slightly similar color. My main question is should I have it repainted or should I just keep it as is and put the parts I plan on putting on there on there? Or other idea, should I leave it in the box untouched and put it away in a storage locker for 10-20 years?

Basically my original plan was black and red luckily I can go all black without too much issue.

I think the frame is actually pretty cool. The color choice on the fork is unfortunate, and the wheels are just awful. IMHO.

What happened to your 07?

Sticker bomb it.

Wheels will be replaced with some H-Son Archetype laced to some All City New Sheriffs all black. That was the plan anyway I just need to build up the wheels.

A crack in the bottom bracket. Small yes but still unsafe to ride.I will probably clean it heavily and hang it on a wall.

I did that with a bike once but truth be told I prefer a cleaner look but maybe I will map out and see what stickers I can scrounge up and try and keep it neat and organized.

Own it - ride it exactly as it is...

BTW - does it come with the flask holder & flask?

I don't do stock well, I like to replace stuff to fit my wants. Plus I already had some plans to update the old Langster.

I believe it does, hopefully mine does. I don't really drink but would love to just have it there for fun or give it to a friend.

I would only paint the fork white and rock it

I agree ^^^ paint fork to match the white on the frame, replace the wheels and it would actually look pretty good.

I found another fixed gear I really like, the Kona Paddy Wagon. It has relaxed geometry, 2 water bottle cages, and might be my next fixed gear. The only downside I can see right now is that the bike is kind of heavy at around 22lbs. Not sure about the crank or wheels either. I would probably swap the bars for drops, and add hooded brake levers. Most likely I will get the frameset (if available), but wanted to get some opinions on this, since there isn't much information out there on the web. Here's a link:

KONA BIKES | ROAD | STEEL ROAD | Paddy Wagon

Dave

Kona Paddy Wagon was a very decent bike...if its your size and in good enough condition - you definitely should definitely look into it. Ironically, considering that it came out in the Oughts, I was trying to think of it for the "fixed gear boom bikes" thread but am sorry to say my memory ain't so sharp anymore and I couldn't remember its name.

Speaking of declining memory - IIRC for a year or two wasn't there also a really nysss Super(?) Paddy Wagon made from better lugged tubing and pretty high end bits? Does anybody else here recall that?

Is the Paddy wagon no longer in production? I might call the LBS and see what a frame/fork costs.

Dave

I may be wrong but I could have sworn that the Paddy Wagon was discontinued, I thought you were looking at a used one...

BTW - I finally recalled that the "super" Paddy Wagon I was thinking of was the Grand Wagon

Just called a dealer, and he confirmed 2016 was the last model year. I might end up looking for a used one, but would definitely prefer a frameset so I can dial in the height on the handlebars (the handlebars level with the saddle is comfortable for me).

Dave

Dave, you might want to take a drive down to Outback bikes and look at their inventory.

They are more commuter and single speed oriented, a very busy shop. The owner is really cool and it is worth going to even just to look.

I'm looking at one of their bikes and might make the trip in the next few weeks. I'll let you know.


-Tim-

Apart from the fact that it is heavy, tell me why I shouldn't I buy this bike?

It will get a basket or rack and be used to go to the grocery store, post office, hair cut, library, Chinese food, etc. It is hilly where I live but even so, almost all the stores I need are within a mile of my home. I'm giving my beater truck away and running a turbocharged Subaru one mile to get a loaf of bread doesn't make sense. I walk most of the time and would love to do it on a nice bike instead. Upgrades are not out of the question but I really don't feel like building one from scratch.

Assume a very health end of model year discount.

https://www.marinbikes.com/bikes/201...oad-nicasio-rc

Nexus 8 speed. 650b. Hydraulic breaks. Sliding dropout thingamajigs.



-Tim-

Alternative is a skateboard. I asked my GF for a skateboard for xmas last year and it has quickly become my preferred mode of transport for short trips to 711, grabbing takeout, liquor store etc. The street we live on is wide, smooth and residential - I love to turn off the blvd, take a few big pushes, crouch down and coast the rest of the way to our apartment.

no.

Tim, I can't think of any downsides to that bike for your intended purpose. It looks like a really sensible setup.

Sensible?

Dang. Is this what life has become?

Hey if you're looking for something more fun than sensible, a skateboard is a worthy consideration

Anybody know if SRAM Omniums will work on a Wabi Classic frame without any modification?

Dave

I think you've already got "fun" covered in your fleet, as well as "fast" and "efficient." But probably nothing as good as that Marin at hauling groceries or riding comfortably in less than ideal conditions.

It's called growing up, no more fun bikes, now it is practical commuter bikes for adulting. Instead of asking the salesperson "yo, bro does this shred the gnar gnar?" you must ask "umm yes excuse me, yes, does this bike have the necessary accouterments for fitting mirrors, several bells and safety triangles".

My main issues with the bike are as such:
No belt drive and no dynamo but the dynamo issue can be easily fixed.

Overall though I dig the bike and especially the tire selection but overall it looks like a decent bike. I would have liked to see silver components and maybe external BB cranks and thru axles but overall it is a bike I can get behind. Have fun on it.