fixie
eyebee
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I am considering adding a fixie to my bike collection to add a bit of variety to it all. Any recommendations greatly appreciated as there seems to be quite a choice available. Mainly to be used to add a bit of variety to my training/ fitness regime.
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Fixed or single speed or flip flop?
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Probably flip/flop, under £500....0
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I've not seen one myself but Merlin have a sale on their own build:
http://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-sing ... 61807.htmlThe path of my life is strewn with cowpats from the devil's own satanic herd.0 -
for style points - I've gone with the wilier0
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Thanks for the replies. There are some decent bikes in this price range and for my use I will probably end up purchasing or buying one with Bull horns fitted, bearing in mind the amount of time I spend on the drops on my road bike. Never used toe clips before, do most people just switch for clip less?0
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I use Time ATAC ROC Pedals on my fixed gear bikes, good pedals for riding fixed in my opinion.
The basic model doesn't have any type of tension adjustment though.The path of my life is strewn with cowpats from the devil's own satanic herd.0 -
If you're short, I've got a Dawes Mono (50) you're welcome to borrow for a week or 3. I'm just outside Ely so not far from you...Condor Super Acciaio, Record, Deda, Pacentis.
Curtis 853 Handbuilt MTB, XTR, DT Swiss and lots of Hope.
Genesis Datum Gravel Bike, Pacentis (again).
Genesis Equilibrium Disc, 105 & H-Plus-Son.
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Condor Tempo is lovely and On-One Pompino is always excellent vfm. Mudguuard options are good because you can get a winter ride with no gear problems apart from choosing the right sprocket. Fixed stuff is cheap/expensive depending on your budget and you get a great workout. 50 miles on a fixie certainly makes you review your cycling re fitness/gearing etcM.Rushton0
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Almost settled for the merlin until I saw these in the same price range, anyone any experience of any of them.All of a similar spec. Opinions appreciated.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/foffa-bikes-one ... sive-2014/
http://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-sing ... 61807.html
http://www.mangobikes.co.uk/bike-builder/0 -
Offer still stands if you want to try one.
I'll be selling it shortly if you're interested, nowhere near the cost of a new bike...Condor Super Acciaio, Record, Deda, Pacentis.
Curtis 853 Handbuilt MTB, XTR, DT Swiss and lots of Hope.
Genesis Datum Gravel Bike, Pacentis (again).
Genesis Equilibrium Disc, 105 & H-Plus-Son.
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How about building one? Might be slightly more expensive but you are likely to have better components than the usual stock crap.0
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I did consider building one but finding the time would be the issue, with work and family it's hard enough trying to find time to ride!
Just want to see the best available in my price range at the moment, although I realize that means lower quality components but hopefully will be sufficient for my needs.0