City Bicycle Co... anyone?
04-24-14, 01:25 PM
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04-24-14, 02:13 PM
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I own a Type 1 (Los Angeles). The bike serves its purpose just fine. The components are obviously low-end but have held up well. If you intend to put a decent amount of mileage or mileage in wet weather, you should set aside some money for a few upgrades, I imagine. I'm happy with my bike, but be aware that they low-ball the weight at 22lbs. Mine came in at an even 26lbs for a 50cm.
04-24-14, 04:18 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
04-24-14, 05:33 PM
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I own a Type 1 (Los Angeles). The bike serves its purpose just fine. The components are obviously low-end but have held up well. If you intend to put a decent amount of mileage or mileage in wet weather, you should set aside some money for a few upgrades, I imagine. I'm happy with my bike, but be aware that they low-ball the weight at 22lbs. Mine came in at an even 26lbs for a 50cm.
I like the look of the frame, but at 26lbs on a 50cm, I can just imagine the weight of the 60cm I'd need.
I suppose I'll save up and get something worthwhile.
Thanks again.
04-24-14, 05:36 PM
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They came out with a new all aluminum model that looks just as nice (Type 2). Sounds promising, but I've never checked one out in person. Leader 725 would be my choice if I were in the market today.
04-24-14, 08:18 PM
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It's also really uncomfortable to ride a bike with a wallet in your back pocket.
I also didn't see that this had a second page.
I also didn't see that this had a second page.
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04-25-14, 08:28 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
04-25-14, 08:49 AM
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04-25-14, 09:02 AM
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Unless you're racing or hauling the bike up multiple flights of stairs, weight is over-rated as a deciding factor. If you like how it rides, you'll ride the bike and enjoy it regardless of weight.
04-25-14, 09:22 AM
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04-25-14, 09:31 AM
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I agree with you there, but I have a road bike and a mountain bike, both of which have some decent weight to them. Part of the appeal of a fgss for me is it being lighter and having a more efficient drive (and also not having to worry about getting my shorts caught on my dt-shifters, don't judge me).
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There is a pretty big difference between being a carbon clad weight weenie, and not wanting a 30 pound fixed gear bike.
04-25-14, 10:53 AM
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Hmm… If the geometry chart is right, they seem to think only tall people should ride.
59cm top tube on both sizes of Type-2 (obviously not effective TT length) and no angles of any kind given. Also, how does a 50cm bike have a standover of nearly 31"?
59cm top tube on both sizes of Type-2 (obviously not effective TT length) and no angles of any kind given. Also, how does a 50cm bike have a standover of nearly 31"?
