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, 02:17 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
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gaiz i just saw premium rush should i get the 53 or the 57 kilo tt ha?
08-31-12, 04:27 PM
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I'm 31in inseam, so 50 I guess. Does that sound about right, even of I'm 5'10.
08-31-12, 04:44 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Inseam matters very little when choosing a frame size. Why don't you use the fit calculator from post #7 and be done with the guess work?
08-31-12, 05:00 PM
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Edit: Scrod beat me to it.
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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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If you give me your credit card number and personal information, I can order the bike for you.
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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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