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james_emile 05-19-10 09:40 PM

Need Help Deciding on a Bike
 
I'm heading off to college next year and I want to have a fixie/SS with me. I have an old huffy but I don't feel like it's worth converting. I'm on a budget so my options are limited.
I'm 5'11"

Here's the list:
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...cane/track.htm
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...essenger_x.htm
http://nh.craigslist.org/bik/1737924867.html
maine.craigslist.org/bik/1746695109.html
http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/bik/1740612590.html

The only one I haven't heard from yet is the Sun Origin 8.
The 58 from Seacoast needs a freewheel but the hub is flip flop.
The Raleigh looks like it might be my number 1, it's about a 6hr (round trip) drive for me but it's okay.
The Wellesley one would cost more for a flip flop set but that's what I want.
I'm 5'11" so kinda confused if the 53 will be too small or the 59 too big?
Trying to save money for a messenger bag and a lock.

rustybrown 05-19-10 09:51 PM

Schwinn Madison

hairnet 05-19-10 10:00 PM

since you don't know abut what size you should be on I would suggest you go to a bike shop, try out their bikes, ask a lot of questions, and get a better idea of what size bike you should be on.

james_emile 05-19-10 10:28 PM

I've ridden my 56 road bike and it felt pretty good.
maybe a 54 would feel a bit better. i did some weird math that i was told to do involving part of my inseam or something and i got a 52cm or 53cm would be right?

rgoo92 05-19-10 10:31 PM

once you figure out sizing. ill give you my 2 cents on the Motobecane Track(first link)
my friend ordered it in black and it looks and rides great
its a 46/15

havent tried others but just know the first one wont let you down!

james_emile 05-19-10 10:48 PM

i have a feeling i'll probably just end up with the Track.


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