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Hi I'd like to get an OTP fixie and looking for advice. 450 £ is really the maximum price I can afford.
I will use at least one front brake and I'd prefer flip flop hub.
I've seen :
-charge plug and charge plug freestyle : I like the look, but are they really that heavy ?
-kona paddy wagon ?
-specialized langster : seems to be light and fast, but are carbone parts a magnet for thieves? Is it as durable as other bikes.
-bianchi pista : like the look. is the frame too track oriented for a daily use (back pain). A bit expensive ( no brakes)
-fuji track. Is this a good bargain, or you have to change everything ? Same question as for the bianchi : is this a back killer
I will use it for daily commute and for fun, not for track or race. But I really like to go fast in the streets and I may have to carry it on a five floor staircase, so the weight does matter.
I know the best advice is "go and try them" but I dont'live in UK, I'll have to order online the fuji, the plug, the pista, the swobo...
Thank you for your help and please excuse my english.
What are the parts you have to change first in a budget bike ?
PS...I'm looking for the bets buy for 450£ but iy could be with additional parts. For instance : "buy the charge, and you have 50£ left to get new tyres etc
Thanks again