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Old 11-02-08 | 12:04 PM
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help me choose a new fixie

hey, im having some trouble choosing a new fixed gear bike im choosing between these bikes:
raleigh rush hour 2009
felt curbisde or city
SE lager
biachi pista
surly steam roller

im having trouble deciding wich to get but some backround info on me. Im planning to use the bike as a commuter bike i live in san francisco i have to worry about potholes and the hill climbing is not a problem for me please help me out!!!! thanks
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rush hour or steamroller
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Old 11-02-08 | 12:32 PM
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steamroller.
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Old 11-02-08 | 12:38 PM
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Yeah, Steamroller.

With the exception of the new flaccid, dick-like saddle, it's a great bike.
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Old 11-02-08 | 06:22 PM
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Steamroooolllllleeeer. hands down.
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Old 11-02-08 | 06:23 PM
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rush hour or steamroller
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Old 11-02-08 | 06:43 PM
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yea, that's what i said. either of those two. depending on the rider, needs, sizing, availability, etc.. he can chose. ok?
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Old 11-02-08 | 07:54 PM
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i like the se personally :-/
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Old 11-02-08 | 08:17 PM
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I have the SE Lager and very happy with it. It comes with alex rims and formula hubs which is awesome. I upgraded the tires, pedals, stem and bars. I train on this bike for sprints and go long distance.
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Old 11-02-08 | 08:17 PM
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yea, that's what i said. either of those two. depending on the rider, needs, sizing, availability, etc.. he can chose. ok?
haha Settle yourself dude, I was agreeing with you it just wouldnt let me post only the quote, had to be at least three characters... Actually I tend to agree with your opinion on most things, which is rare around these parts. Lotsa dummies round hurr.
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Old 11-02-08 | 08:45 PM
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haha.. didn't know you were agreeing... should've done the +1 or something!
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Old 11-02-08 | 08:52 PM
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haha.. didn't know you were agreeing... should've done the +1 or something!
next time brudda, next time...
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Old 11-02-08 | 08:52 PM
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Bikes: Bianchi Pista, Schwinn Varsity (fixed), Mongoose Dirt Jumper.

Pista for the win.
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Old 11-02-08 | 08:57 PM
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Pista for the ambiguity.
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