Is this worth the $$
08-31-12 | 01:05 PM
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Is this worth the $$
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Is this worth the money for my first fixed gear? I want something that's good quality but not to pricy. Is this a good buy or should I wait til the regular TT is available?
Is this worth the money for my first fixed gear? I want something that's good quality but not to pricy. Is this a good buy or should I wait til the regular TT is available?
08-31-12 | 01:11 PM
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It's a good bike. If you want to order a bike now, buy that one. If you don't mind waiting and you want to save some money, wait until the regular is available. They're not vastly different.
08-31-12 | 01:51 PM
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Weight isn't a factor in bike fit unless you're really big.
Based on his limited experience with other frames, this 5'8" guy would probably get a 55 or 57.
Based on his limited experience with other frames, this 5'8" guy would probably get a 55 or 57.
08-31-12 | 01:59 PM
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08-31-12 | 05:00 PM
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Edit: Scrod beat me to it.
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08-31-12 | 05:58 PM
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08-31-12 | 08:25 PM
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Do you like a very aggressive more aerodynamic position for maximum speed or do you like sitting up a bit more and looking around at traffic and sights?
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08-31-12 | 09:03 PM
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Go with the French Fit, order the appropriate size and don't worry about it until it comes. Then do the last little adjustments and ride the hell out of it. It's a good looking bike. What color you going with?
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