Are these any good?
10-18-11 | 02:46 AM
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Are these any good?
I am completely new to bicycles.
Are these any good?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-HASA-Tr...item3f0ba4d950
https://www.ebay.com/itm/280688602417...23.l2649#rpdId
Are these any good?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-HASA-Tr...item3f0ba4d950
https://www.ebay.com/itm/280688602417...23.l2649#rpdId
10-18-11 | 03:10 AM
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Hi, I'm Bryan.
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Well, they both seem extremely entry level, which if you're new to bikes isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, they're drastically different sizes and they're made for completely different things. The white one is a track bike. Not really made for street riding. The black one is a street bike, not really made for track riding. Figuring out how you're gonna use the bike, and what size you need are vital.
Also, I couldn't help but notice that on your first post, you picked two pretty much generic bikes from the same retailer to link to, even though there are thousands of better bikes on eBay. If you're a shill, knock it off. If not, welcome.
Oh, and Kilo TT's are pretty ok I hear.
Also, I couldn't help but notice that on your first post, you picked two pretty much generic bikes from the same retailer to link to, even though there are thousands of better bikes on eBay. If you're a shill, knock it off. If not, welcome.
Oh, and Kilo TT's are pretty ok I hear.
10-18-11 | 01:36 PM
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Well, they both seem extremely entry level, which if you're new to bikes isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, they're drastically different sizes and they're made for completely different things. The white one is a track bike. Not really made for street riding. The black one is a street bike, not really made for track riding. Figuring out how you're gonna use the bike, and what size you need are vital.
Also, I couldn't help but notice that on your first post, you picked two pretty much generic bikes from the same retailer to link to, even though there are thousands of better bikes on eBay. If you're a shill, knock it off. If not, welcome.
Oh, and Kilo TT's are pretty ok I hear.
Also, I couldn't help but notice that on your first post, you picked two pretty much generic bikes from the same retailer to link to, even though there are thousands of better bikes on eBay. If you're a shill, knock it off. If not, welcome.
Oh, and Kilo TT's are pretty ok I hear.
I'm a structural engineer, and I'm interested in building a bike from a frame to learn all the different parts and how they connect together...
I'm not into serious riding, so I figured anything that can teach me how the bike works will do the job.
10-18-11 | 02:17 PM
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10-18-11 | 02:40 PM
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Hi, I'm Bryan.
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I'm a pretty mechanically minded guy too, but since you're just getting into riding I'd honestly suggest getting a complete bike and starting with the basics. Also, www.sheldonbrown.com is quite possibly the best bicycle maintenance website that exists. Check it out.
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