Verbose

Probikekit has the twin pack of gatorskins back in stock(23 and 25 as of this posting) for 68.27USD.

https://www.probikekit.com/us/tyres-t...-twinpack.html

Coupon code: velonews10 for an additional 10% also.

Wussup

hey as you can see im new here and was looking for a single speed road bike and was wondering if this was a good deal? how old is this frame? any ideas? thanks in advance.

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_500wt_1204

Leukybear 

It's a conversion with few actually new parts, which happen to be mediocre; you should never pay $400 for a conversion. The seller is trying to make a profit. Get something new off BD instead; more bang for your buck.

Wussup

thanks. again, im a noob, so excuse any dumbass questions, but what is BD? willing to spend in the $400-500 (maybe $600) range.

Leukybear 

We all gotta start somewhere
BD = Bikes direct; if you are wondering about a bike there; just simply type in the make and model of it up there in the search input at the upper right. We know more than the people there and all of the bikes there have been discussed about.

Wussup

what brand would you suggest for the type of bike im looking for? im guessing something along the lines of windsor. i want something light.

Leukybear 

If you want something light but willing to go for a much harsher ride; the Dawes SST AL would be right for you; it's lighter because it is made out of aluminium and with carbon fork; but you trade off comfort as aluminium does not do much as far as absorbing vibration from the road as steel does.

Wussup

so you would suggest going for a less harsh ride? how is the Dawes SST 1 Speed Steel?

https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/sst_steel.htm

[my bad for clogging up the thread, cant PM]

Leukybear 

Unless you're very financially strapped should you get that bike; it just reaks of cheap and the saying goes you get what you pay for. What do you plan to do with the bike?

prooftheory

There are a lot of "Which bike?" type threads. This thread is for people to post about deals that they found. Try posting in this one:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...have-to-go-new.... or start a new one.

Wussup

i would be riding it to work a lot instead of driving and riding around town on most of my free time. could use the exercise and riding is amazing, driving sucks. i recently sold a really old road bike from the 60s that was given to me from a friend.. not a single speed though, so this wouldnt be a first type thing

thanks, if i have any trouble again, i will try that.

Leukybear 

Since you're using it commuting i'll recommend you to go with something with wider tires and clearance and mounts for fenders and racks for weather and hauling things. Your lucky as you asked here first before buying as many people often times buy then ask and end up regretting it.

Check these out:

https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/.../kilott_wt.htm

https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...r/timeline.htm

The 1st one is nicer but more expensive through.

Elvo

Campy Pista Tubies - $500
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...&MODE=SPECIALS

yummygooey

That MSRP is absurd for aluminum wheels.

c_mack9

and they are as heavy as the bontrager SSR, who would even want thos wheels?

motobeCarnage 

you don't understand, guys. They're campy tubies

hamish5178

Dude I bet if I put those on my Mash and took some artistic pictures I could be the darling of velospace for about 5 minutes.

God I hate velospace

Wussup

thanks a lot, might end up with the kilo wt then. appreciate all the help dude!

Leukybear 

No prob. Just remember to tighten down the cog and lockring before you ride it for the 1st time.

It makes my reynolds sdvc66's look cheep!

hamfoh

CG

homebrewk

Love that second FTP photo.

Leukybear 

+1 rear aerospokez and permanently slammed integrated seatpost. BRILLIANT!

c_mack9

if you guys happen to notice any awesome deals on a beach cruiser bike, please let me know. preferably a felt revolver but open to ideas. i cant seem to find many cruisers while searching. i dont want to spend to much. the clymb has some right now for $200 but i dont think they look cool enough to justify 2 bills.

Leukybear 

Walmart? No seriously.

homebrewk

Plus a single rear brake.