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bicyclepost 06-22-20 08:13 AM
Entry-level fixie?
 
I've been looking to get a fixie to use as a beater commuter. I've never ridden one before but am very curious to try it out since so many people say they love it. I'm just looking for a cheap thing that will get me from A to B and be mostly reliable. Also looking to ride in the winter in Ottawa, Canada so cold and snowy! I've been looking on Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace. I saw a Critical Cycles fixie for $150 and a 6KU for $200. They're both gone now but just for future reference, are either of these decent bikes for what I'm looking to do? From my research Critical Cycles is not very reliable but 6KU is decent? Any tips or guidance is appreciated!

jay4usc 06-22-20 11:10 AM
Originally Posted by bicyclepost (Post 21547111)
I've been looking to get a fixie to use as a beater commuter. I've never ridden one before but am very curious to try it out since so many people say they love it. I'm just looking for a cheap thing that will get me from A to B and be mostly reliable. Also looking to ride in the winter in Ottawa, Canada so cold and snowy! I've been looking on Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace. I saw a Critical Cycles fixie for $150 and a 6KU for $200. They're both gone now but just for future reference, are either of these decent bikes for what I'm looking to do? From my research Critical Cycles is not very reliable but 6KU is decent? Any tips or guidance is appreciated!
try bikesdirect.com

veganbikes 06-23-20 08:22 PM
You probably might start by reading a fixie book or take some classes online. When you are ready for advanced fixie, you might try a speciality trade school depending on what you want to fixie.

TejanoTrackie 06-24-20 07:38 AM
Originally Posted by jay4usc (Post 21547452)
try bikesdirect.com
BikesDirect does not ship directly to Canada. You have to ship it first to a US address, and then ship it from that address to Canada or drive across the border to pick it up. Very complicated.

TejanoTrackie 06-24-20 07:56 AM
Originally Posted by bicyclepost (Post 21547111)
I've been looking to get a fixie to use as a beater commuter. I've never ridden one before but am very curious to try it out since so many people say they love it. I'm just looking for a cheap thing that will get me from A to B and be mostly reliable. Also looking to ride in the winter in Ottawa, Canada so cold and snowy! I've been looking on Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace. I saw a Critical Cycles fixie for $150 and a 6KU for $200. They're both gone now but just for future reference, are either of these decent bikes for what I'm looking to do? From my research Critical Cycles is not very reliable but 6KU is decent? Any tips or guidance is appreciated!
Yes, 6KU has an OK reputation, but you probably need to spend more than 200 CAD to get something decent. First, if you buy used, make sure the bike fits you. Second, ride the bike and make sure it doesn't have a bent frame or fork, the wheels are round and true, and the brake(s) work. It should have at least a front brake. Also, for a true fixed gear, you need some sort of foot retention. The most common is toe clips and straps. Perhaps another Canadian forum member can chime in on what's available in your area.

jack pot 06-25-20 09:03 AM
buy used ... used fixed can be had for less than 250 US or Can ... there aint much to brake or break

K3nz0 07-10-20 07:19 PM
Motobecane track bike
 
Originally Posted by bicyclepost (Post 21547111)
I've been looking to get a fixie to use as a beater commuter. I've never ridden one before but am very curious to try it out since so many people say they love it. I'm just looking for a cheap thing that will get me from A to B and be mostly reliable. Also looking to ride in the winter in Ottawa, Canada so cold and snowy! I've been looking on Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace. I saw a Critical Cycles fixie for $150 and a 6KU for $200. They're both gone now but just for future reference, are either of these decent bikes for what I'm looking to do? From my research Critical Cycles is not very reliable but 6KU is decent? Any tips or guidance is appreciated!
This bike is recommended by r3ddit fixed gear thread for an entry level bike. It's sold on bikes direct site.

TejanoTrackie 07-10-20 07:33 PM
Originally Posted by K3nz0 (Post 21580819)
This bike is recommended by r3ddit fixed gear thread for an entry level bike. It's sold on bikes direct site.
No. See post #4 .


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