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Hey guys, I am looking to get a fixed gear bike, and I have found this bike on Craigslist. What do you guys think?

Frame: Leader LD-735tt

Hylix carbon fiber fork TT fork

Tektro carbon fiber caliper front brake

Continental Gatorskin tires

R4 tripple walled deep v wheelset with flip-flop rear hub

Fixation platform pedals and skid straps

Origin8 27.2 Seatpost

White alloy stem, 26.0,

90cm Fixation silver bullhorn bars

Bar tape in great shape

Tektro reverse bar-end brake lever

Gusset half-link 1/8 inch chain, still noisy, as it is not broken in.

Lasco crankset 170mm, 1/8 inch, 130 bcd, 46T 17t cog

Bontrager seat


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What do you guys think would be a fair price for this? Is it going to be a sold option for me? I don't plan on doing anything to strenuous, just a beginner fixed gear, and I'll see where it goes from there :)
Thanks!

Why don't you post a picture of it, so we can see the condition of the parts. Nothing is really high end on there from what I see, I would pay around $450 at most. If everything is in near new condition.

I added some pics, everything looks to be in good condition.

The lowest he said he'd take is $500, not sure how I feel about that.


I have about $600 to spend, is there anything in particular I should be looking for on Craigslist or used?
I am in the Spokane, WA area btw.

I'm not sure what you should be looking for. It depends if you plan to ride at the track, or on the street for longer rides. Or you plan to ride on trails and what have you. What type of riding you plan on doing and what terrain you're going to ride on is what depicts what type of bike you'll need.

Nothing stands out on this bike to really make it worth buying to me. I'd only be interested in it if the price was next to nothing so I could just flip it for quick profit. Beyond that I'd rather pick up a Kilo TT or some other reputable budget level complete then pick up that dudes build, it just doesn't have a huge wow factor to make it worth buying over a budget complete bike.

So I would most likely be better off with a Kilo TT?

I want mostly an all-purpose bike, but I have toyed with the idea of taking it to the track to try out.

That's horrible.

But others will disagree.

Pics won't load at work for me, so I can't say if the bike looks good.

If you want an all purpose bike, the 735 probably isn't the most solid option.


EDIT: didn't realize this was the older 735TT.

That's the time trial frame which they don't sell anymore (and probably for a good reason). I'm no expert on it but that is a frame designed for triathlon and time trial which are generally designed to go straight and not for handling ability. Probably not the best choice for a general use bike

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$50 sure
$500 hell no

when will these pointless "aero" frames go away? It's about as far from a practical every day bike as you can get. All flash, no substance. Generic and ugly af

That frame was manufactured nearly 10 years ago. Also as stated above, it's a TT frame.

Tri type of bike for general use is like using a NASCAR racer to take the kids to school or get groceries. Doesn't work too well.

I deleted the slap fight between prooftheory and cobrabyte. Carry on.

Just so it doesn't get lost though, everyone hates that bike.

Oh, I am aware. Will stay very far away.

Aren't you glad you posted it on here before buying? lol

Yes, very glad. I think I'm just gonna get the Kilo TT as of now.

Edit: I'll have about $200 leftover, what are the most important upgrades?

If you have an extra $200 why don't you just wait for the Kilo TT Pro to be available next month? from what i hear It's a better bang for the buck.

Here's the difference:

PRO Upgrades from the regular Kilo TT:
Classic Chrome Fork Tips and Seatstays with Custom paint
Pro-grade Forged Aluminum Sugino Track crankset (130 BCD)
Custom Alex SUB 30mm V-Aero section wheelset - Wheelset alone is worth $350 to $400
Precision Sealed Bearing Hi-flange Hubs
Tektro RL570 cross top lever + R350 front brake - Valued at $40
Custom paint colors
KMC Gold edition chain
Fast rolling Kenda Koncept Lite Kevlar bead tires

Wow, that seems like a pretty good deal.

The pro is supposed to be available in June?

Funny how BD sells those wheels on bikeisland.com for $140 and over there they claim the retail value is $200

That particular model of rim doesn't show up on the Alexrims website either.

Thats what I heard, but just email them and see what they tell you.

Hey guys, got another one for you to look at!

Its a a pure fix frame and here is the parts list:


Weinmann wheel set
Sealed orgin8 headset
Orgin8 black speed light road fork
Orgin8 46t chainring
San Marco seat limited-edition
Dura race rear brake
Frame bag
Continental gator skins tires
Easton stem

Nope.

Just wait for the Kilo, it will be worth it

Haha