New to the bike game
08-21-12, 09:50 AM
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New to the bike game
Im looking to purchase my first fixed gear bike, not sure where to start. I'm just looking to ride, not onto doing tricks but would like to mess around some on it. Not sure what the difference between track and fgfs bikes are and which is a better option for me. Not looking to spend awhole lot of money but willing to spend in the ballpark of 400 ish $$. Any suggestions??
08-21-12, 09:51 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
W?
08-21-12, 10:00 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
I'll fix the title.
In before Kilo TT.
In before Kilo TT.
08-21-12, 10:37 AM
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08-21-12, 10:44 AM
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I mean I've ridin bikes before but not seriously. Mainly going to ride for casual fun but want to have a cool @ss bike at the same time.
08-21-12, 10:48 AM
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In that case, Kilo TT. I think I can speak for everyone when I say that is a cool @ss bike. And it's good for casual fun. Win win!
08-21-12, 10:51 AM
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It's not a game....bikes are srs bizness
08-21-12, 10:54 AM
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Ok thanks. I'll check em out. What's the difference between track and fgfs? I'd there much?
08-21-12, 10:55 AM
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They're polar opposites.
You probably want to start a thread in the FGFS sub.
You probably want to start a thread in the FGFS sub.
08-21-12, 10:59 AM
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Ever heard of Avicii? Some guy work with told me about them?
Sorry, new to the bike "business"
Sorry, new to the bike "business"
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Welcome! I found a site that looks interesting:
https://fairdalebikes.com
https://fairdalebikes.com
08-21-12, 12:01 PM
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Welcome! I found a site that looks interesting:
https://fairdalebikes.com
https://fairdalebikes.com
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08-27-12, 07:15 PM
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If you're up for learning a little mechanics, building up fixies/single speeds is really fun and easy with help choosing parts and frame. I'm sure forum members would be happy to help you out with that. I've helped friends build bikes and they always find it a rewarding experience, especially since they're able to fix and repair down the road. As mentioned above, Kilo TT is an awesome place to start. Any recently made track frame should be broadly compatible and sturdy enough for some tricks.
08-27-12, 07:39 PM
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I wouldn't say they're overpriced. Maybe a little bit, but not as bad as some other companies do it. Did you look at the list of specs for that thing? Mostly worth the money.
08-27-12, 09:42 PM
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