Is this a decent fixie?
06-30-12, 08:43 PM
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Is this a decent fixie?
https://www.aerofixcycles.com/AeroFix...Fix_s/1817.htm
I found this link through craigslist.
I am wondering if it is a decent bike to ride locally, short distances to and from work perhaps.
Are they made well? Do they use decent parts?
I found this link through craigslist.
I am wondering if it is a decent bike to ride locally, short distances to and from work perhaps.
Are they made well? Do they use decent parts?
06-30-12, 08:47 PM
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You could get a higher quality bike for the same price(or less) at bikesdirect.com.
06-30-12, 08:53 PM
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You could get a higher quality bike for the same price(or less) at bikesdirect.com.
06-30-12, 08:58 PM
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Riser bars can be had cheap at pretty much any bike shop/online store. Buy a bike from BD in your price range and swap the bars if you don't want drop bars.
06-30-12, 09:01 PM
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Sorry, but I am new to bikes.
What are the differences in the bikes on BD? They got from $250 - $400.
What are the differences in the bikes on BD? They got from $250 - $400.
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Can someone give me a link to where i can buy risers?
I want to get them for my Langster.
I want to get them for my Langster.
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I'll let someone else explain why some of the BD bikes are better than Aerofixwhatever. I'm on the way out the door.
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every single part is a little bit better, thus making the bike a little bit better. often your repairs to a cheap bike will double what you would have spent on a better and (yes) more expensive bike in the first place. that's why I only buy $25,000 bikes now, they have to be better right?
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07-01-12, 03:44 PM
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I saw somewhere that the size is 31.8.
Can someone confirm that for me before i order?
I have a 2010 Specialized Langster aluminum.
Can someone confirm that for me before i order?
I have a 2010 Specialized Langster aluminum.
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So are you looking for new bars for your bike or a whole new bike?
I recommend a Moto Track or Windsor The Hour to compare to the tanks you linked to.
If you get either of those get a 25.4 bar - https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_saca...iser+bars+25.4 You'll probably need to cut it down with a pipe cutter or hacksaw and add some grips (oury).
reading and searching does a body good. -
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bik...langster#specs
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Specialized EliteSet, 3D forged alloy, 12-degree, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp
*I am actually selling a some cut riser bars with white oury grips if you don't mind the color.
I recommend a Moto Track or Windsor The Hour to compare to the tanks you linked to.
If you get either of those get a 25.4 bar - https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_saca...iser+bars+25.4 You'll probably need to cut it down with a pipe cutter or hacksaw and add some grips (oury).
reading and searching does a body good. -
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bik...langster#specs
STEM
Specialized EliteSet, 3D forged alloy, 12-degree, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp
*I am actually selling a some cut riser bars with white oury grips if you don't mind the color.
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07-02-12, 07:53 PM
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Tektro RL570
They also come in black.
They also come in black.
07-03-12, 07:35 PM
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Those aren't bad. I would like something a little straighter if possible.
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07-03-12, 08:01 PM
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Parallel?
Straight:
https://store.velo-orange.com/index.p...-dia-bars.html
But for 22.2 bar diameter.
Will someone please photoshop a perpendicular brake lever?
Straight:
https://store.velo-orange.com/index.p...-dia-bars.html
But for 22.2 bar diameter.
Will someone please photoshop a perpendicular brake lever?
07-03-12, 08:49 PM
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Sorry if i worded that wrong.
Still undecided on which bars to order from Retrogression.
Still undecided on which bars to order from Retrogression.