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Post by tonysosa on Jun 30, 2012 11:08:21 GMT -8
Hey guys my names Anthony and I'm up on the eastside. I want to buy a fixed gear but I dont know ANYthing about them.  Is there a fixed gear shop in town that could get me started or something? I dont know what bike to get either, but i've heard not to get such an expensive complete because im gonna want to change parts and stuff. I've been looking on CL to buy a fixed but I want to make sure i get something my size. Any help would be appreciated! (: |
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Post by izzy on Jun 30, 2012 13:54:24 GMT -8
if you go to a shop they can help you figure out what size you need. i wouldn't really trust a cl bike unless you had a knowledgeable person roll with you to check out what you're getting. they have some $300ish fixed bikes at Bike World which is on Eastern and Flamingo. some other people on here might prefer other stores but that would probably be your best bet to start with.
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Post by fixedlove on Jun 30, 2012 13:57:48 GMT -8
I second Bike World.
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Post by austin on Jun 30, 2012 14:21:48 GMT -8
how much money do you want to spend?
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Post by tonysosa on Jul 1, 2012 6:21:09 GMT -8
Okay it I'll check out bike world. Well I have 700 saved up, but I think max I wanna spend is 600. Also I have this bet with my dad that a fixed gear is worth it, but he says its the same as an old mountain bike I have in my garage. So were gonna see who goes the longest (him on that heavy bike) and if he loses he pays half of my bike. (If I lose he keeps the fixed gear bike) But I'll win right?
So because of the bet I don't care if I get a 600$ bike, because then I'll just end up paying 300. What should I do?
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Post by austin on Jul 1, 2012 7:37:39 GMT -8
flite100
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Post by austin on Jul 1, 2012 7:37:54 GMT -8
or kilo tt
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Post by theprodigy on Jul 1, 2012 8:26:32 GMT -8
Thruster
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Post by rabbi on Jul 1, 2012 10:02:24 GMT -8
Okay it I'll check out bike world. Well I have 700 saved up, but I think max I wanna spend is 600. Also I have this bet with my dad that a fixed gear is worth it, but he says its the same as an old mountain bike I have in my garage. So were gonna see who goes the longest (him on that heavy bike) and if he loses he pays half of my bike. (If I lose he keeps the fixed gear bike) But I'll win right? So because of the bet I don't care if I get a 600$ bike, because then I'll just end up paying 300. What should I do? is your dad in shape? |
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Post by tonysosa on Jul 1, 2012 10:05:50 GMT -8
I'm really liking the flight 100.
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Post by tonysosa on Jul 1, 2012 10:07:38 GMT -8
Nah haha. He rides the bike once in a while. But if he really wants to win it, he won't give up easy. I'm sure I'll win though (:
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Post by izzy on Jul 1, 2012 15:19:53 GMT -8
damn, i wish my dad would've helped me pay for my bike lol. i always figured road and fixed bikes were way faster than mt bikes. idk how much it depends on the rider but maybe your dad knows something i don't... let us know what you decide to get Anthony!
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Post by Rushing on Jul 2, 2012 9:16:36 GMT -8
Flite 100 and Kilo TT are similar.
Never rode a Flite, but I really liked my Kilo.
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Post by theghabebandit on Jul 2, 2012 14:40:18 GMT -8
man, what if your dad beats you....
BAHAHAHA.
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Post by sids on Jul 2, 2012 14:50:26 GMT -8
Gears...probably not an issue but if it's a long ride with a lot of hills
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Post by tonysosa on Jul 3, 2012 8:19:28 GMT -8
that would suck -_- so i got a bike already. its aight. haha
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Post by villain on Jul 3, 2012 10:21:08 GMT -8
what'd you end up picking up? pics?
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Post by rabbi on Jul 3, 2012 10:36:45 GMT -8
Gears...probably not an issue but if it's a long ride with a lot of hills Out if his dad is a diesel and knows how to suffer. |
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Post by tonysosa on Jul 3, 2012 16:19:50 GMT -8
Custom single speed/Fixed Gear.
55cm Micargi frame.
Tektro brakes
Origin8 FlipFlop 16 tooth wheel set (Fixed and Single),
Origin8 48 tooth crank,
red KMC bmx chain
Origin8 bmx seat clamp
Micargi crank arms
Campy square taper bottom bracket
Red Kenda 25x700 tires
I just got finished painting it so it has a fresh paint job
I also have a set of Crank Brothers Candy pedals and a specialized seat
Thats what he put on it. (:
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Post by tonysosa on Jul 3, 2012 16:26:13 GMT -8
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Post by tonysosa on Jul 4, 2012 9:35:48 GMT -8
how much do you guys think its worth? lets see if i got ripped off -_- haha
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Post by austin on Jul 4, 2012 10:03:37 GMT -8
225
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Post by izzy on Jul 4, 2012 11:39:29 GMT -8
it looks baller dude
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Post by sids on Jul 4, 2012 14:42:44 GMT -8
Origin 8 everything but a campy bottom bracket? I want to pull it now just to see if true
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Post by tonysosa on Jul 4, 2012 15:27:46 GMT -8
what do you mean sids?
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Post by sids on Jul 4, 2012 17:41:20 GMT -8
Everything besides bottom bracket you can see right away, the nicest thing listed is the campy bottom bracket, I just wonder why everything listed I'd pretty cheap other than the one thing you can't see
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Post by tonysosa on Jul 4, 2012 21:56:37 GMT -8
ahhh. well he seems like a nice guy. he gave me tools and everything. he even told me if i had any problems with it, to call him because he fixed it up and he stands behind his work. and to my luck, the headset is being funky and i told him, he said he'll buy the part and come fix it for me.. hes coming tommorow, so if i dont come back on... ever.. he killed me and stole the bike back.. it was nice knowing you guys.
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Post by izzy on Jul 4, 2012 23:36:27 GMT -8
hahahaha ^
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Post by Rushing on Jul 5, 2012 11:09:08 GMT -8
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Post by tonysosa on Jul 5, 2012 11:39:37 GMT -8
he bought a headset for like 35$ at bikeworld and brought it over and fixed it for me. and now i know how to switch it out for whenever i need to in the future (:
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