Lemond Fillmore
 

I got my first fixie last week and it's one of the new Lemond Fillmore. I never knew how much fun riding fixed was going to be and can't believe it took me this long to try it. I think the geared bike will get less and less use.

Good for you. Fixed is a great thing, but don't discount coaster brakes.

totaly, fixed and singlespeed are fun, but sometimes it's nice to put it into granny and creep your tired ass home...

Been riding mine since late October.

Those are really nice looking bikes. Do you have pics of it?

Good luck with the bike! I almost bought one myself except my doubts of clydesdale compatibility with the fork/wheels.

I just checked out the bike on the Lemond site. That's a hot looking ride. My geared road bike is a Lemond steel with the "classic geometry" and I love it. It's stable and smooth. Give us a little review of it when you put a few miles on it. It'd be great to hear what you think of it. Welcome to the fixed experience. There are some fixie side effects you need to be aware of. You'll notice a smoother spin, better bike handling skills, and an ear to ear grin.

I think the fillmore is a little cheesy looking, IMO. Also those wheels, whats up with the few spokes?

I don't know how it is cheesy looking?? Most of the newer high-end fixed gears use some modern components (such as the carbon fork, bars, and wheelset on the Fillmore) as opposed to keeping the classic look. I think the Fillmore frame is nice looking though, and it seems like it would be a solid ride. The angles are really slack (seat tube 72.5, head tube 73.5, and fork rake 45), which indicates that they intend it to be a fixed road bike and not a "true" track bike.. Looks like it would be a pretty nice setup though.

Here are some pictures of it. It still has stock parts except for new pedals, saddle and brake levers. So far it's worked out well. I may change out the bars since it looks a bit funky but it will wait. I was a little concern with the wheels but with my 145 lb weight, the wheels don't have any flex.

So far the geometry gives a real smooth and stable ride. And having a steel ride is great. I'll let you know how it rides after some more miles.

Real nice looking ride. The color scheme looks better in real photos than on the website.

Hmm,never heard of that bike...Was thinking of getting a country bob...how much was that bike?

I think they are right around a grand. I do think they are hot.

I checked one of these out one day at International Bike in Allston. Not my cup of tea, but a decent bike nonetheless. The Bontrager wheelset is pretty cool but IMO that carbon fork looks awful. I'll bet it rides really nice, though.

If you are looking for a training bike or trying to go long distances fixed and don't wan't the hassle of building up a fixie, this is a great pickup. Personally, I would build my own.

I also saw one in person at International Bike in Allston and although I wouldn't buy one, it's really not a bad looking bike. I don't mind the fork, but I just don't think it goes with the rest of the bike. Oh and the one that they had set up there was a ss and not a fixie so maybe that's why it looked off to me. The wheels scare me a bit too 'cause they look about as strong as a cheese wheel. I agree about the handlebars too but with a few modifications I'm sure that bike could be one hell of a looker. Have fun with it!

Mmmmmm. Cheese wheel.

I wonder if they would hold up well to the pothole filled city streets.

The carbon fork does look a bit big when you compare it to the small tubes of the rear triangle but it rides REAL well. Little extra part I wasn't expecting was the carbon seatpost. I'm using this mostly for training rides so the geometry works well on the road.

When I got it, it was set up as a ss but I have it fixed now and got rid of the back brake. I'll let you know how the wheel holds up after more miles. They have the same wheels on the other Lemonds so I figure it should be okay. I like it so far and can't wait until the next time I get on the bike.

I replaced the saddle before the first spin with Sella Italia. I'm not a fan of the cheap headset since you are limited on low you drop the stem down. Going to replace that in the summer with a King.

I test rode one of these a few weeks ago for the heck of it---smooth and solid. The frame is sweet looking, too. But sheesh, for a grand, way too rich for my blood. Can't imagine locking it up anywhere. And way too roadie looking for my taste (fork, bars, wheels). Not "street" enough.

Cool. Thanks for the pics. I dig the cream colored panel.

She looks like a real bute. What parts come standard?

Cassette: Dura-Ace® 16T track cog
Chain: Shimano® HG73
Crankset: Bontrager Race Track, 44T
Bottom Bracket: Truvativ, ISIS
Headset: Slimstak, Direct Connect
Saddle: Bontrager Race Luxe
Seatpost: Bontrager Carbon
Handlebar: Bontrager Race Lite OS
Stem: Bontrager Race Lite OS
Tires: Bontrager Race Lite
Pedals: N/A
Wheelset: Bontrager Select, Track

nice looking bike.

are the cranks true race cranks? does that mean there is now a widely available black track crank?

Cranks are just the road double from Bonti (TruVativ) with a 44 chainring slapped on. Nothing fancy but they work. You would have to browse the Trek catalog for the Bonti stuff and mix and match.