Look AL 464 P : Should I or should I not?

Hi everyone,

First post here. I'm a triathlete and I'm about to build a fixie/single-speed for the dreaded Berlin winter and just all-around commuting as my custom road bike is way too sexy -and expensive to be left on the street. I've built fixies in the past but it's always nice to hear others opinions.

Here's the deal: I can get my hands on a 2013 Look AL 464 P frameset, including carbon fork, seatpost and Stronglight crankset for 410 £ shipped. It's the same frame as in the photo. I like the 2016 edition paint job much better but this just seems like a steal at this price!

What do you think?

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Do it

I have one. It's very fast and a lot of fun around town.

And horribly uncomfortable.

Why so? Geometry looks pretty forgiving, so... stiff as f*?

It's a harsh ride. Bearable with wide rims and 25mmm tyres, but you still feel every bump on the road.

That's how I like it :)

I like that the triatlete in you cannot but throw money at the problem.
tbh, my experience with berlin winters is that you want mudguards and wideish tyres. possibly even gears for when it gets really cold. Ild say, get something more practical.