need help on buying new bike
10-06-08, 10:52 AM
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need help on buying new bike
alright, so i just got a job so i could get a new bike.
i've bean using my pro tour thats to small for me, for too long.
i would want it to be a track frame (good for fixed gear / single speed)
but i dont want to be a poser, and have a crazy expensive bike, because im not
a courier, or a racer. i just want a nice bike.
so if you know about any bikes online that would be good for me, send a link
i've bean using my pro tour thats to small for me, for too long.
i would want it to be a track frame (good for fixed gear / single speed)
but i dont want to be a poser, and have a crazy expensive bike, because im not
a courier, or a racer. i just want a nice bike.
so if you know about any bikes online that would be good for me, send a link
10-06-08, 11:00 AM
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without a doubt, best bang for you buck
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/trackbikes.htm
Which bike? Any of those bikes will do. I'll give you a head start on your research: The Kilo TT is probably the most popular here on these boards, and it is the lightest and has the most aggressive geo. It's also the prettiest.
The Hour and the Messenger are the same bike, just one comes with brakes. The SST is similar to the hour and Messenger, but has slightly different geo. All three of these bikes have a fairly relaxed geo.
If you want a more aggressive bike, buy the kilo. If you're just going to be riding in the streets, i've found the Hour/SST geos to be a much more comfortable ride. (I've ridden all three bikes -Kilo/Hour/SST)
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/trackbikes.htm
Which bike? Any of those bikes will do. I'll give you a head start on your research: The Kilo TT is probably the most popular here on these boards, and it is the lightest and has the most aggressive geo. It's also the prettiest.
The Hour and the Messenger are the same bike, just one comes with brakes. The SST is similar to the hour and Messenger, but has slightly different geo. All three of these bikes have a fairly relaxed geo.
If you want a more aggressive bike, buy the kilo. If you're just going to be riding in the streets, i've found the Hour/SST geos to be a much more comfortable ride. (I've ridden all three bikes -Kilo/Hour/SST)
10-06-08, 11:18 AM
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I agree with pretty much everythign daybreak said except:
The Hour and Messenger are not even close to "relaxed" geometries. They may not be as tight as a true track bike, but these bikes are still very tight compared to a lot of standard road frames.
And +1 to using the search function.
The Hour and Messenger are not even close to "relaxed" geometries. They may not be as tight as a true track bike, but these bikes are still very tight compared to a lot of standard road frames.
And +1 to using the search function.
10-06-08, 04:54 PM
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find an old Pinarello --- or Guerciotti.... slx-- tight geo-- worthy, worthy steel lugged rides.......
Have you seen the new Gios?--- oh, my gooosh........
Have you seen the new Gios?--- oh, my gooosh........
