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@WashedUp
Hi, I'm new at the forum and I'd liek some advice as I'm about to buy my fisrt Fixed Gear/Single Speed bike and would like som advice. The main use will be commuting to work every day as well
as some shredding on the weekends, but now amazingly crazy big air jumping out of stair sets.
I've been looking at two bikes:
Any advice?
**1. "Dolan Pre-Cursa" **with the track fork for £446 at a 25% off deal right now.
FRAME - Dolan Aluminium 7005 Double Butted Frame, With Alloy Inserts
FORK - Alpina Carbon/Alloy Steerer
HEAD SET - Alpina Integral
CHAINSET - Sugino RD2
BOTTOM BRACKET - Sugino RD2
CHAIN - KMC 1/8th
BARS - Deda Big Piega
STEM - Deda Big Logo
SADDLE - San Marco SKN
SEAT POST - Alpina Alloy
WHEELS - Navigator Pista (Clincher) 15 + 16 Sprocket Included
TYRES - Schwalbe Blizzard
FRAME Reynolds 520 Cr-Mo frame TT/ST/DT, custom cast track dropouts, brake drilling
FORK Globe uni-crown cr-mo fork w/integrated drop outs
Head Set 1" threadless, sealed loose ball bearings
STEM Globe Roll integrated stem/handlebar combo, 1" steer, 450mm wide
HANDLEBARS Globe Roll integrated stem/handlebar combo, 1" steer, 450mm wide
Tape / Grips Globe Roll w/ alloy end plug
FRONT BRAKE Calliper brake with cartridge pads, cold-forged arms
REAR BRAKE Calliper brake with cartridge pads, cold-forged arms
BRAKE LEVERS Secondary brake levers, 31.8mm clamp, with inner cable compatibility
CASSETTE BMX Freewheel, 17T
CHAIN 1 Speed chain
Crank Set 1 speed with Alloy 42T ring
Chainwheels 42T Alloy
BOTTOM BRACKET Cartridge bearing, square spindle with crank stop right side and capless bolts
PEDALS Alloy cage & body w/ toe clips and straps
Front Rim 700c deep V, 32mm tall, machine sidewall, 36h
FRONT HUB Globe Roll, loose ball, high flanged fixed/freewheel (flip-flop), bolt-on w/ track axle nut, silicone "Globe" band, 36h
REAR HUB Globe Roll, loose ball, high flanged fixed/freewheel (flip-flop), bolt-on w/ track axle nut, silicone "Globe" band, 36h
SPOKES 2mm (14g) stainless
FRONT TYRE Specialized Mondo Sport 700x23c, 60TPI, wire bead w/ Flak Jacket protection
REAR TYRE Specialized Mondo Sport 700x23c, 60TPI, wire bead w/ Flak Jacket protection
INNER TUBES Presta valve
SADDLE Globe Roll 1 pc injection moulded design
SEAT POST Alloy, 2-bolt forged head, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm
Seat Post Clamp / Binder Forged alloy