Looking for a Fixie!
09-25-12 | 04:11 PM
#77
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I realize this is probably no longer helpful for her, but to anyone else who comes upon this thread, do NOT take the advice that many of these guys are spouting.
fixnation and republic bikes and all that other hipster crap is junk. crappy components that will brake down in a week. anything made of high ten is a boat anchor and quite frankly, shouldnt even be ridden nowadays (unless you got it for free).
building a bike when you don't have experience is stupid and time consuming for newbies.
if your spending less than $500, buy a mercier kilo tt off bikesdirect, or get something used off craigslist. period. going to you local bike shop is always the best answer to atleast figure out what frame size you need and to figure out what to look for. the shop might even have a bike in stock you will want.
fixnation and republic bikes and all that other hipster crap is junk. crappy components that will brake down in a week. anything made of high ten is a boat anchor and quite frankly, shouldnt even be ridden nowadays (unless you got it for free).
building a bike when you don't have experience is stupid and time consuming for newbies.
if your spending less than $500, buy a mercier kilo tt off bikesdirect, or get something used off craigslist. period. going to you local bike shop is always the best answer to atleast figure out what frame size you need and to figure out what to look for. the shop might even have a bike in stock you will want.
09-25-12 | 04:13 PM
#78
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^^ +2
I know most of us here are bike snobs but what I actually suggest for this girl is to go to her local bike shops, get fitted, and test drive every fixie each shop has until she is happy with the ride quality and price of the fixie. If it ends up being a Pure Fix, who cares, it's her bike. I think buying from a bike shop will be her best bet so that she has the support behind her in case she needs to make adjustments later on. I doubt this girl has guy friends that are really into bikes who can help her with a bikesdirect bike or she wouldn't be here asking for advice. Once she has experience with a bike, then she can sell her bike and go ahead and get that Kilo TT or whatever.
I know most of us here are bike snobs but what I actually suggest for this girl is to go to her local bike shops, get fitted, and test drive every fixie each shop has until she is happy with the ride quality and price of the fixie. If it ends up being a Pure Fix, who cares, it's her bike. I think buying from a bike shop will be her best bet so that she has the support behind her in case she needs to make adjustments later on. I doubt this girl has guy friends that are really into bikes who can help her with a bikesdirect bike or she wouldn't be here asking for advice. Once she has experience with a bike, then she can sell her bike and go ahead and get that Kilo TT or whatever.
Thank you!
IM LEANING TOWARDS buying a pre assembled bike
I do know how to ride a fixie because I have been riding my roommates for a while now.
they have brakes as well.
There is a local bike shop around my area so I maybe going in there. but from my knowledge
they do have some pure fixes
09-25-12 | 05:14 PM
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Thank you!
IM LEANING TOWARDS buying a pre assembled bike
I do know how to ride a fixie because I have been riding my roommates for a while now.
they have brakes as well.
There is a local bike shop around my area so I maybe going in there. but from my knowledge
they do have some pure fixes
IM LEANING TOWARDS buying a pre assembled bike
I do know how to ride a fixie because I have been riding my roommates for a while now.
they have brakes as well.
There is a local bike shop around my area so I maybe going in there. but from my knowledge
they do have some pure fixes
09-25-12 | 05:32 PM
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You can even go for the cheaper Kilo TT, I'm sure that will be just fine for your needs.
More importantly, you want to know what size you need first, you can use an online sizing calculator at https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...LCULATOR_INTRO and taking measurements of yourself. Make sure to do it by centimeters and not inches for a more detailed result.
You're getting a lot of gibberish in here because you're a girl, I can understand that a lot of this sounds like bull****, which it is, but that people who are giving you sound advice you should listen to them.
You can also use the "Ask Scrod" thread if you need any help building your bike or something.
09-25-12 | 10:19 PM
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yeah i found one in my area so ill check it out soon. thanks
09-25-12 | 10:20 PM
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OK. this is what you do. Go over to bikesdirect, look at the Kilo TT Pro's. I guarantee you that this bike is going to be better than 90% of other bikes you can find in that price range. If you do decide to get it, I highly recommend that you take it to a bike shop or at least someone who knows how to work on bikes, and have them build it or walk you through it.
You can even go for the cheaper Kilo TT, I'm sure that will be just fine for your needs.
More importantly, you want to know what size you need first, you can use an online sizing calculator at https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...LCULATOR_INTRO and taking measurements of yourself. Make sure to do it by centimeters and not inches for a more detailed result.
You're getting a lot of gibberish in here because you're a girl, I can understand that a lot of this sounds like bull****, which it is, but that people who are giving you sound advice you should listen to them.
You can also use the "Ask Scrod" thread if you need any help building your bike or something.
You can even go for the cheaper Kilo TT, I'm sure that will be just fine for your needs.
More importantly, you want to know what size you need first, you can use an online sizing calculator at https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...LCULATOR_INTRO and taking measurements of yourself. Make sure to do it by centimeters and not inches for a more detailed result.
You're getting a lot of gibberish in here because you're a girl, I can understand that a lot of this sounds like bull****, which it is, but that people who are giving you sound advice you should listen to them.
You can also use the "Ask Scrod" thread if you need any help building your bike or something.
and why is it because im a girl. aren't there plenty of girls on this forum?
09-25-12 | 10:34 PM
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09-25-12 | 10:34 PM
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09-25-12 | 10:36 PM
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09-25-12 | 10:49 PM
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sup?
09-26-12 | 12:50 AM
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lol I don't think they're any of that. There's no harm to it and it's just good fun because women are sort of a rarity here. It's just clear that OP really wants opinions and answers if she's stuck around for four pages.
09-26-12 | 01:48 AM
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Lol at the message rejection. Just being a creep, NBD.
In all seriousness, I would suggest you check out older bikes (C&V) with an experienced cyclist. Give the bikes a test run and see how you like them. I feel like nowadays, companies build crappy bikes and mark up prices just because "it's a fixie." Older bikes have different character and style, which is sweeeeet.
In all seriousness, I would suggest you check out older bikes (C&V) with an experienced cyclist. Give the bikes a test run and see how you like them. I feel like nowadays, companies build crappy bikes and mark up prices just because "it's a fixie." Older bikes have different character and style, which is sweeeeet.
09-26-12 | 08:18 AM
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09-26-12 | 08:29 AM
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How I read it.
To the OP, go with the advice of going to a reputable LBS if you do not have any GOOD friends to help you through the process. If you have someone that is knowledgeable to help you, buy a complete bike off the Internet.
To the OP, go with the advice of going to a reputable LBS if you do not have any GOOD friends to help you through the process. If you have someone that is knowledgeable to help you, buy a complete bike off the Internet.
