is this fixie/single speed worth it?
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is this fixie/single speed worth it?
i want to know if this fixie is worth the mone or should i just save up for another bike?
6KU Nebula Fixed Gear Single-Speed Fixie Bike
also is chromloy better than hi ten steel? and if yes why? please im a newb and need a bit help
6KU Nebula Fixed Gear Single-Speed Fixie Bike
also is chromloy better than hi ten steel? and if yes why? please im a newb and need a bit help
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i want to know if this fixie is worth the mone or should i just save up for another bike?
6KU Nebula Fixed Gear Single-Speed Fixie Bike
also is chromloy better than hi ten steel? and if yes why? please im a newb and need a bit help
6KU Nebula Fixed Gear Single-Speed Fixie Bike
also is chromloy better than hi ten steel? and if yes why? please im a newb and need a bit help
In the future I will build a higher quality fixed gear, but in the mean time I am 61 and have been riding fixed for about one year and am having a blast. Sole, Pure Fix, Big Shot SE Nebula and others, all these bikes are a good value in my opinion. You are talking 200 bucks when on sale which is practically nothing. Everyone on here pushes the Kilo TT which cost a little more and has a chromoly frame. I have heard many have problems with the components.
Scoop that bike up for 200 bucks and have fun.
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dont buy it. I bought one about 2months ago. i spent $220, i thought i was getting a GREAT deal on a fixed gear. however in the last 2 months i have had to replace the pedals because the toe clips mine came with SUCKED! then i had to replace the handlebars because they were WAY too narrow. and finally my crank broke in half. so i initially spent $220 but since then have spent another $250, on better parts. My advice is to save up some more and buy a quality bike.
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That's practically the definition of cheapo all generic fixed gear from china.... quite possibly made by children considering the often shrouded in secrecy of Chinese manufacturing practices which often are shady and rife with human rights violations.
You see those sloppy welds? That's what happens when children are forced to learn TIG welding before basic arithmetic.
You see those sloppy welds? That's what happens when children are forced to learn TIG welding before basic arithmetic.
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That's practically the definition of cheapo all generic fixed gear from china.... quite possibly made by children considering the often shrouded in secrecy of Chinese manufacturing practices which often are shady and rife with human rights violations.
You see those sloppy welds? That's what happens when children are forced to learn TIG welding before basic arithmetic.
You see those sloppy welds? That's what happens when children are forced to learn TIG welding before basic arithmetic.
And rightfully so. That bike sucks.
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There are a lot of threads on here that talk about these bikes (and similar ones... they're all made in the same factory probably).
Basically, you end up with a bike that rides, but you start replacing parts when the stamped metal crap starts snapping, rusting, creaking, etc. Sure, the frame might be okay, but it's probably heavy, poorly painted and the welds are probably garbage. It just seems like a waste of money to buy one of these when for a few hundred bucks more you can get something with some better components and a cleaner frame.
Just my opinion, but these are geared at hipsters that want a colorful bike that rolls. They couldn't care less about long-term quality or the overall ride.
Basically, you end up with a bike that rides, but you start replacing parts when the stamped metal crap starts snapping, rusting, creaking, etc. Sure, the frame might be okay, but it's probably heavy, poorly painted and the welds are probably garbage. It just seems like a waste of money to buy one of these when for a few hundred bucks more you can get something with some better components and a cleaner frame.
Just my opinion, but these are geared at hipsters that want a colorful bike that rolls. They couldn't care less about long-term quality or the overall ride.
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There are a lot of threads on here that talk about these bikes (and similar ones... they're all made in the same factory probably).
Basically, you end up with a bike that rides, but you start replacing parts when the stamped metal crap starts snapping, rusting, creaking, etc. Sure, the frame might be okay, but it's probably heavy, poorly painted and the welds are probably garbage. It just seems like a waste of money to buy one of these when for a few hundred bucks more you can get something with some better components and a cleaner frame.
Just my opinion, but these are geared at hipsters that want a colorful bike that rolls. They couldn't care less about long-term quality or the overall ride.
Basically, you end up with a bike that rides, but you start replacing parts when the stamped metal crap starts snapping, rusting, creaking, etc. Sure, the frame might be okay, but it's probably heavy, poorly painted and the welds are probably garbage. It just seems like a waste of money to buy one of these when for a few hundred bucks more you can get something with some better components and a cleaner frame.
Just my opinion, but these are geared at hipsters that want a colorful bike that rolls. They couldn't care less about long-term quality or the overall ride.
They seem to get good reviews from people who buy them. But then again, so do the vilanos, and I understand that vilanos don't have a very good reputation on here.
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well I got one of these. Projekt Fixie on the way
They seem to get good reviews from people who buy them. But then again, so do the vilanos, and I understand that vilanos don't have a very good reputation on here.
They seem to get good reviews from people who buy them. But then again, so do the vilanos, and I understand that vilanos don't have a very good reputation on here.
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I am fairly new here and this is a prime example of the only thing I see on this site. No one wants to offer any suggestions in a thread, they just say the bike sucks and keep on trolling. If the thread is redundant of other threads, then a mod should close it.
So after a few weeks of trying to do research on this site I have come to two conclusions:
1. If it's not the kilo TT then it sucks
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2. There are a lot of overly opinionated people here that offer zero help to us "noobs"
Thanks
So after a few weeks of trying to do research on this site I have come to two conclusions:
1. If it's not the kilo TT then it sucks
and
2. There are a lot of overly opinionated people here that offer zero help to us "noobs"
Thanks
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I am fairly new here and this is a prime example of the only thing I see on this site. No one wants to offer any suggestions in a thread, they just say the bike sucks and keep on trolling. If the thread is redundant of other threads, then a mod should close it.
So after a few weeks of trying to do research on this site I have come to two conclusions:
1. If it's not the kilo TT then it sucks
and
2. There are a lot of overly opinionated people here that offer zero help to us "noobs"
Thanks
So after a few weeks of trying to do research on this site I have come to two conclusions:
1. If it's not the kilo TT then it sucks
and
2. There are a lot of overly opinionated people here that offer zero help to us "noobs"
Thanks
The frame is probably fine, but will probably be heavier than more expensive counterparts and not have great welds and/or rust protection like a lot of frames have. The components are probably stamped or poorly made, resulting in weakness that will eventually break, especially if there's more than a few miles a week put on them. And God forbid you actually stress them on a decent ride or hill climb because your nuts will eat the top tube when your crank snaps and you plummet to your testicular death. The brakes are most likely lousy... Do I need to go on?
You buy a $200 bike and you're going to get a $200 bike. The Kilo TT is well-liked here because the frame is pretty great and the components are decent for the money.
Buy what you want, I couldn't care less. But the OP asked opinions on that bike. I gave him my opinion.
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They are what they are. It'll work fine for a while. You may never have a single issue with it. But if you do any serious amount of riding, you're likely to run into issues. Just be prepared to drop a little cash on replacing a few key components from time to time (crank, wheelset, etc.).
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so is there a lineup of components that differ in quality, just like with road bikes (shimano, sram, campy)? when it comes to reliability, are you talking about components that actually have brand names, as opposed to just generic bicycle parts in the specs? I'm not doing any tricks with it, just general commuting, and maybe even use the fixie hub. I thought about longer commutes to work (eg 22-27 miles).. it's flat terrain, so I might do that.
There are a lot of people on there that post threads like, "Help me build a bike for under $700" or whatever. It really just comes down to what kind of money you can/are willing to put into a bike. But as with most things in life, you get what you pay for.
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My know you aren't, which is why I said that's all I see. I was just using your post as an example, not meaning to call you out. Like I said, if it's a redundant post then a mod should close it or redirect it.