Inexpensive Fixie
#27
"Rainy" called for fat tires, fenders, and waterproof panniers in my book, but maybe the OP is on to something... I'll try some threadless 23s, a single brake, and some tapeless bars next time it pours. 
Note to Self: Load up on pintos prior to storm for the "fart around".

Note to Self: Load up on pintos prior to storm for the "fart around".
#29
if this is your first fixie, id say start out low, like kilo tt low, then save that extra money until you know better what you want from a bike (like 6+ months later)
people like different things about different bikes, so you dont want to make a 12 hundred $ purchase then regret it.
people like different things about different bikes, so you dont want to make a 12 hundred $ purchase then regret it.
#30
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you were probably looking at a langster pro or some thing like that. no doubt a decent bike but don't get a langster if you want a part of his dialogue.
for your budget you should probably look into a Bianchi Pista Concept. it is the ultimate fart around town in the rain bike. it is aluminum, often comes in celeste, and has terrific street credibility. You may have to get another fork for a front brake drilling, but maybe you can just trade one off one of your other bikes.
do it.
for your budget you should probably look into a Bianchi Pista Concept. it is the ultimate fart around town in the rain bike. it is aluminum, often comes in celeste, and has terrific street credibility. You may have to get another fork for a front brake drilling, but maybe you can just trade one off one of your other bikes.
do it.
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#38
stay free.
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Edit: Oh, and please please dont buy a langster. Dont perpetuate that god awful geometry/bike any more than too many people already do.
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