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call it fixed or fixed wheel, opens a whole world of possibilities.
and look at the Bianchi Pista over the langster steel is real.
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Bianchi pista
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I managed to acquire an old Claud Butler and converted it from gears to single fixed. It has a 48 tooth chainring and a 17 teeth rear sprocket.
It's rigid, comfy and as quick as my capabilities. Because it is not new and pristine I don't have to worry about polishing it and when I lock it up somewhere I know it will still be there when I return. You could do a lot worse than convert an older, cheaper bike then if you really appreciate riding fixed then consider spending more money a bike of choice later. Hope this helps. -
Thanks for the comments so far, really appreciated! Genesis flyer was not on my horizon - so thats a new bike to look at. The Pista is something that I've looked at before, but dismissed as it wasn't road spec. However, I've got an old road bike in the garage, so I guess I could transfer a Mirage f/brake etc...
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Bianchi pista is the cheapest 'fixie experience' It has a more track-like geometry which, let's face it, is one of the major reasons these bikes are so good on the road! You can just slap a brake on the front and run the fixed wheel and you'll be better than fine on the road - you'll feel much more responsive and nimble in traffic etc.
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If you're feeling like the Fillmore is too heavy, you might want to think about the Langster, as it's aluminium and therefore a lot lighter than the Pista etc. although, personally, I'd stick to a steel bike if I were you - it's a lot more forgiving on the wrists and when you crash (and you will crash at some point).
I'm going to second RPM's advice that - with the budget you have - an OTP is a far better idea than doing your own conversion as a gateway into riding fixed.
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I agree that an OTP is my easiest option - I have a 15 month old toddler and money is tight. As long as the frame is solid I can always customise. turpe, try to forget about crashing - I'm 37 and had a major crash 12 years ago, the Hayes bypass (my route) isn't an ideal place to have an accident!
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what about that charge plug?
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gensis flyer looks the best out of all of them, and im probably wrong, but i reckon its the lightest, mot high spec of the lot too.
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doesn't it have chaine line issues when set up fixed
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do' i meant to say doesn't it have chain line issues
but yes they are simple to sort
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pj "it's a lot more forgiving on the wrists and when you crash"
what does this mean?
I don't crash so this don't apply to me
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less wanking or more lube
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Help - First Time Fixed!
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@BigFatAl
Advice please, I'm a virgin poster - have f**cked my friends borrowed road bike cycling to and from work. Have decided on a fixie for the following reasons:
Decided on a Fillmore as Langster is derided - went to look at one today ;-< Heavy, battleship grey, excited me about as much as an episode of Songs of Praise. Have £450 to spend at most. Any recommendations? Is the Langster so bad? Yes I accept it's a piece of American shite, but can it be that bad for a first time fixie?