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@Baggy
Happy New Year all.
Some of my questions has been answered on old threads but I just wanted to get latest advice from folks on buying a fixed/single speed bike as I've got particular needs. I've been riding a hybrid 20km to/from central London for 5 past years, and even managed to do London-Paris ride for charity last Sep (yeah,worse choice of bike for long distance don't remind me!). Anyway I've finally gone freelance and got 3 day a week gig which will mean cycling from Harlesden to Elephant & Castle 3 days a week, and rest of the week I'll be in Paris and would like to take the bikeon Eurostar and use it there too.
Now, I'm a tall, athletic strong fella (6'6"/16+ stone) so it's time to invest in a fixed-gear which is speedy, strong, comfortable and reliable and of course looks fresh and unique! I'm a dominate the road kind of rider and fixed wheels really appeal now.
I haven't got a clue what I should be looking at spending (I kinda had £1K budget in my head, but that's cause original was thinking of racing bike), though was thinking given my physique getting a fixed wheel built would be better investment that off the peg? I don't know. Again, I could be wrong as a friend as Bianchi Pista and loves its.
I was thinking of getting in touch with Fixed Gear London or Hubjub, any other recommendations who are top boys to shout?
Any advise on best way forward would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance all.
Baggy