Best fixed gear to start with.
06-07-10 | 07:55 PM
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Best fixed gear to start with.
I've been looking at the bianchi pista but am just wanting to make sure that this is a good decision. Mostly i want to make sure that it can handle just about anything from the streets of nyc, while its also manuverable enough to get through traffic. But also if anyone has any reasons why they dont like it or better (pre-made!!) bikes that arent too expensive and that they like better.
06-07-10 | 07:58 PM
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The Kilo TT is a great starter bike (and there's practically even a Kilo TT cult on this forum!). The Motobecane Track is also very good and, in my opinion, is a little more maneuverable because it has less toe overlap than the Kilo. Both are available from www.bikesdirect.com.
06-08-10 | 03:44 PM
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IRO Mark V. i've got a new Phoenix single speed that i love, but the Mark V is on sale right now. if i was still in the market for a new ride, the price difference is enough to make me go fixed for a while...
06-08-10 | 07:18 PM
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Here's one:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...n+madison+love
06-08-10 | 08:02 PM
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If you want something fast look for this: Quality cranks, aluminum frame, carbon fork, drop bars
To trick: Beefy. Like Hi-Ten or Cromoly frames. No carbon fiber anywhere. Its ok to save money by going a little bit cheaper on certain parts. You will be breaking them anyways.
To commute: In between. Carbon forks and all that are nice. BUt ive found that I get nervous with mine at high speeds and crappy roads. Also, investing alot in a commuter bike is like investing alot in shoes. Sometimes you get a great pair that feels awesome and lasts forever, sometimes you get the opposite. Either way, your usually gonna grind them into the dirt in the end.
To trick: Beefy. Like Hi-Ten or Cromoly frames. No carbon fiber anywhere. Its ok to save money by going a little bit cheaper on certain parts. You will be breaking them anyways.
To commute: In between. Carbon forks and all that are nice. BUt ive found that I get nervous with mine at high speeds and crappy roads. Also, investing alot in a commuter bike is like investing alot in shoes. Sometimes you get a great pair that feels awesome and lasts forever, sometimes you get the opposite. Either way, your usually gonna grind them into the dirt in the end.
06-08-10 | 08:50 PM
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