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• #52
It makes sense that a 395 bike is a tad but expensive... But I can always sell it, though I don't think I will, the feather looks like an amazing bike
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• #53
Amazing? Not so much.
It's very much the bottom of the entry level bikes. The Foffa, Viking etc are just bicycle shaped objects.
You'll find the parts on the Fuji don't last and need replacing (such as the brakes, hubs, bottom bracket etc).
You'll end up spending a fair amount of cash in the first 18 months or so depending on how much use it has.
You'll replace the bits with nicer, more durable and more expensive parts and be left with a very basic frame with plain gauge tubing with alright parts that has very little resale value.Decent 2nd hand is by FAR the better option.
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• #54
Huh, what options are there on the classified?
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• #55
Why are you in such a hurry?
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• #56
Why not start a Wanted ad in the classifieds?
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• #57
Specialized Langster? -- seen them go new for about £375. And lots of used ones on ebay.
Rutland had a sale too.
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• #58
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/182724084449
Same price as your Fuji and SO MUCH better.
Collectible from SE London
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• #59
Buy my Harry O track frame and forks. It comes with a rather nice crankset and a headset. It's 20" seat tube and 21" top tube. The fork is drilled for a front brake.
Then buy this wheelset: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/wheelswheelsets/700c-622-wheelset-36h-mavic-open-sport-rims-with-sjsc-fixed-hubs-in-silver/
All you'd need then are is a chain, a stem, handlebars, a brake, a seat post and a saddle. This would all be less than £300...
Edit: And you might do well with a cog too...
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• #60
But what about a Create or Mango bike?
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• #61
Ye if your gonna bust 4 bills on what is essentially the most minimal/basic type of bike you wanna go used.
You can get a right semen demon for that money.
You could get 2 even.
Or a road bike that you might keep, have you rode fixed?
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• #62
Im Just impatient...
I really want drop bars, would the langster be able to have then? Also, the frame is bit too small?
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• #64
The Venom I listed a link to shits on any of the options you've posted.
So, I'm out!
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• #66
Used.
£200 off.
Pretty rims.
Could use whatever bars you want with that stem.Get 10 ;)
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• #67
That things so out of date, it'll just confuse the poor lad.
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• #68
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/294730/#comment13277630
Not sure if this is still available
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• #69
Thanks
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• #70
How about this? https://ukcyclecentre.co.uk/road-bikes/kona-paddy-wagon-700c-2010-56cm.html
What the fuck have they done to that poor thing? I wouldn't buy anything from a company that clearly doesn't know how to set a bike up.
Also its ugly.
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• #71
Not sure the full specs and condition but just saw:
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/310751/#comment13861676
+£50 for new bars, levers, tape and cables and you're done!
Although there's no harm in just riding with bullhorns for a while and seeing how you get on
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• #72
Thanks guys, gonna buy a 2016 fuji feather from a memeber here this weekend
If this is your first fixed bike, it would make sence to go second hand.
Straight away you'll be getting a much more expensive bike, with better components.
In six months time, if your into it, you will appreciate the better spec and probably won't need to upgrade (much).
If you hate it and come to sell, a decent bike will sell easier and you won't loose as much.