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Worth it?

Old 09-19-06 | 02:12 PM
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Worth it?

Hey all,

so i'm new and looking to get my first fixed gear bike.

i've been clicking around and i found this bike on ebay.

FIXED GEAR TRACK BIKE

so i was curious of a few things.

1. is this worth the price

and

2. is it a good starter bike?


Thanks in advnace,

i appreciate your help.
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Old 09-19-06 | 02:14 PM
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second thread today about this bike
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/229799-dawes-2007-fixies-aka-fuji-track-300-a.html
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Old 09-19-06 | 02:15 PM
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https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=229799

edit: beat me to it 1fluffhead.
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Old 09-19-06 | 02:18 PM
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I hear the sellers keep the costs down by advertising through posts on free message boards.
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Old 09-19-06 | 02:26 PM
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thanks kids.. if i knew how to remove this post i would...
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Old 09-19-06 | 02:29 PM
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yes it's worth it especially if you want fender or a rack
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