New to SS/fixed
03-20-07 | 06:12 AM
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From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Cannondale f600 MTB, '05 Bianchi Volope
New to SS/fixed
I have mulled over getting a fixed/ss for a little while now. I like the idea of the simplicity,low maintenance, and enjoyed the feel when I borrowed a friends bike sometime back that was fixed.
I would be using this bike to scoot around town, and small to medium length rides. Maybe not the Appalachian Mountains but the foothills if I went with the 42/16 gearing that I see is becoming common in bikes like the Bianchi San Jose,Specialized Langster, and Kona paddy wagon.
I think I have narrowed down to the langster and paddy wagon. I was wondering if one has a lead over the other as far as craftsmanship, components etc?
Any insight would be great,
BP
I would be using this bike to scoot around town, and small to medium length rides. Maybe not the Appalachian Mountains but the foothills if I went with the 42/16 gearing that I see is becoming common in bikes like the Bianchi San Jose,Specialized Langster, and Kona paddy wagon.
I think I have narrowed down to the langster and paddy wagon. I was wondering if one has a lead over the other as far as craftsmanship, components etc?
Any insight would be great,
BP
03-20-07 | 07:17 AM
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jack of one or two trades
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Suburbia, CT
Bikes: Old-ass gearie hardtail MTB, fix-converted Centurion LeMans commuter, SS hardtail monster MTB
The P-wagon is steel. The Langster is AL. For most folks, that's a pretty big difference right there.
There is a huge thread discussing a lot of the budget SS/FG options here.
There is a huge thread discussing a lot of the budget SS/FG options here.
