aalenkin

Hey yall new to this, im thinking of going from a Peugeot single speed to a LEADER fixed gear have the opportunity to pick one up for about $700. First of all this would be my daily commuter for work, thoughts on that? Second is that a good price? looks like I got a deal, and Finally what would I expect going from single to fixed huge mistake on my part?? please do let me know!!

flipfob510

errone gots a leader frame now, but they are a good frame, i have a purple 725..somehting frame xD

ZiP0082

i can't completely speak to the price, but that sounds like it may be a little on the high side, for what i've heard about that brand.

if you get an aluminum frame, it may be a good idea to use a carbon fork with it, to make the ride quality smoother.

i don't think it's a mistake to go fixed (you can always use a flip-flop rear wheel and switch back to singlespeed if you decide to do so later).

additionally, the geometry of the leader may be a little bit steeper, causing it to possibly be a little less comfortable over super-long rides (compared to the peugeot's road geometry).

maddyfish

The price depends on he components that are on the Leader frame. For $700 it better have some good components and fit you very well. Because for that same price, you can get a new bike with decent components that is fit to you.

maddyfish

I've even seen Trek T1 for not much more than that price.

atlascomplete

You have to think you can get a brand-new leader frame, fork, headset, and handlebars for not much more then $330, so if you think that the wheelset, crankset, and the remaining small parts are worth the extra $350 or so, then do it.

Personally, I think Leader bikes are GOOD bikes, but they are not GREAT bikes. I enjoy riding my brothers and I am debating whether or not to finally build mine (I have a 721 frame and fork just lying around in my room) but there would be no way I would buy one for $700.

cc700

THIS.

they're not cheap. they're just as expensive as prebuilt ones of higher quality.