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Old 03-15-13 | 12:45 PM
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need help deciding between 2 fixies

ok so im deciding between the: https://www.sidewallactionsports.com/...012-relax.aspx
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gravity swift 2 on bikesdirect: https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...ift2_track.htm

im new to fixed gear riding so...yeah. is there any justification for the extra 90$ between the focale and swift? thanks.
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Old 03-15-13 | 12:51 PM
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Do you know what size frame you ride? Cause the first link only offers two sizes.
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Old 03-15-13 | 12:59 PM
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as long as its in the range of 50~54 cm, idc.
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Old 03-15-13 | 01:03 PM
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Then it probably won't matter which bike you buy either.
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Well fit is really important. But these seem to be two fairly different style bikes, I have never heard of Focale, but they look pretty BMX/Freestyle oriented. But for your price range, why not just get a Killo TT from bikesdirect, a search will yield endless proof of how much they are loved. I want one.

https://bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/kilott.htm
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as long as its in the range of 50~54 cm, idc.
That's a pretty wide range.
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Old 03-15-13 | 01:42 PM
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If you're new to fixed gear riding then avoid an aluminum frame (like the Gravity). CroMo steel is going to give you a much more forgiving ride.

Look at the Kilo TT or SE Premium Brew.
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as long as its in the range of 50~54 cm, idc.
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If you're new to fixed gear riding then avoid an aluminum frame (like the Gravity). CroMo steel is going to give you a much more forgiving ride.

Look at the Kilo TT or SE Premium Brew.
OP is looking for a fixie. Kilo TT is a track bike, bro.
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