I'm not converting just here for a visit....

Noel PT

Hi Guys,

I am a mountain biker and I know very little about road bikes (shocker)

I been riding my Genesis Day to work for ages now and need a new challenge. So I am looking at getting either the Genesis Flyer or the Williers Pista.

Now I realize there is a considerable difference in price but they are the only two single speed bikes that have got my attention.

Anybody got any opinions on either.

TheBoyBilly

Get a Langster , no honestly - get a Langster.............Mr Kerr?

gkerr4

he's right of course

get a langster - great bike, good value for money - bargain off-the-peg fixed

have I said all of this before??

redddraggon

There's also the Kona Paddy Wagon....

JonEdwards

Mountain Biker?

Singlespeed/fixed?

Roadrat?

Noel PT

Na, don't think I like the idea of fixed. I've heard the whole "be one with your bike" but its a little daunting.

Love road riding, but only really manage my commute otherwise I am always on my mountain bike. So I thought I would just make the most of the time I am on the road.

I am glad you mentioned the Langster, all my mountain bikes are Specialized, but I was just a little concerned with the price of £400 but the components seem to be very similar to the Genesis. But I am gonna order it I reckon.

I must admit, I did like the look of the Williers

Thanks for that.

JonBurns

I'm tempted by a Felt Dispatch.

Noel PT

I have just spoked to a guy that is selling his 2007 Specialized Langster for £300.

He reckons its in perfect condition and has only done 50 miles.

Any idea what price I should expect to pay?

Is £300 reasonable?

Lagavulin

The Wilier Pista looks great but I've never ridden fixed so personally I'd be reluctant to throw a big lump of money at a WIlier or Pearson as a first fixed bike.

I know the Allez geometry and I was very nearly tempted to get last years (£350) in the sale Who knows what I'll do come this years sales (if I'm not still paying for the Izoard ).

gkerr4

Noel PT wrote:

I have just spoked to a guy that is selling his 2007 Specialized Langster for £300.

He reckons its in perfect condition and has only done 50 miles.

Any idea what price I should expect to pay?

Is £300 reasonable?

hmm - seems a bit much to me - I only paid £330 for my 2007 when it iwas new (august 07)

that said, they sometimes go for silly money on ebay!

Noel PT

I can only find them for £400 new.

Where did you get yours?

There's nothing on ebay..... :shock:

redddraggon

Noel PT wrote:

I can only find them for £400 new.

Where did you get yours?

There's nothing on ebay..... :shock:

I can't find any either. But they used to have them cheap at evans.

Noel PT

Well I suppose my only option is to to by from this guy, he isn't flexible with his price. There is an 08 going for the same price buy its not as good looking. But I suppose looks aren't everything.

I don't sound confused do I? :?