Just another beginner thread........
 

Hi, I'm new to fixies and I have several questions.

1. I am at loss about what size bike I should get, but I stand 6' tall.
2. What kind of bike should I get? A cheap beginner one, or maybe an older used cheaper version?

I apologize for my ignorance, but i am here to learn.

Ok. I call BU11SH1T on all these threads.

not bull****ting
wanna help a brother out?

kilo tt or windsor hour size 57-59cm

Bd shill!

First, there are some weenies on here. Just get used to it.

As to size, it actually can vary from one mfg to another, and the length of your legs. That said you will prolly be looking in the 57 - 61 range. Go to your local bike shop and test ride a few things. In the process they will help you out with proper sizing.

As to what kind of bike, are you looking for a single speed or a fixed gear?

I swear. There should be a huge flashing link at the top of the SS/FG forum page that takes you to the search page. This is absurd. And say fixed, fixies=poseur

thanks for the help, ill head down to my local bike shop
but fixed gear

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For size, there are a number of on-line bike fit calculators if you want to get into it, but I'm 5'11" and ride a 54cm (a little small according to said fit calculators, but I like a shorter than average top tube) or a 56cm.

It's f-ed up cuz in the title you even say that you KNOW this thread is redundant. Go buy a Draft.

Ok, you have three options then.

(1) Get a geared bike and do a conversion.
(2) Part together a complete bike.
(3) Buy a stock complete.

Look at the 2009 fixed-gear bikes thread. I think it is a sticky. That will show you various options. As always, you get what you pay for. If your going for a complete, expect to spend $500 - $800 for merely a decent set up. Do not get anything made by SE bikes (i.e. The Draft).

http://www.geocities.com/kungpowsounds/search.bmp

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Yep, pretty much got it all covered here.

Even though I think it's really lame when people flame on forums, period, you should definitely run a quick search next time you have a question. More often than not, the answers you are looking for have already been posted up on the forum.

First fixed? Buy used! Parting together a bike is going to be much more expensive usually. Of course if you live in an area with a lot of hipsters you may run into the same problem I did, no fixed under 500 anywhere near you.

Measure your inseam, not your height. I've got shorter legs than most so I ride a smaller frame than a couple of my friends who have longer legs but are the same height.

read some threads, after a week; you'll know as much as you need to

calling people ******bags is a great way to receive help.