Unipack / Create / Sports Direct singlespeed track bikes?

the create facebook page is saddening.

ah DJ...
just sayin it like it is

You know me so well.

I whent through a stage where i looked at create bikes... lasted about 10 mins and im so pleased i didnt get one because when you ride one over a year old you realize why thr so cheap.

What cheapish bikes are decent if you just want to get a good frame and build around it? Thoughts?

Oh godz all those people still talking about buying them for £250 =(

the create facebook page is saddening.

least they admit they're death traps

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
by Create Bikes on Friday, 06 August 2010 at 18:21
If Apple and Toyota – can make mistakes, so can we - but as long as you correct the mistake, and my boss says honesty is the best policy!

The sealed bottom bracket unit fitted to your CREATE bike has been manufactured to withstand the rigours of normal riding.
We at Create bikes are aware that some of our customers not only spend large amounts of time in (and out of) the saddle but when using their bike as a ‘fixie’ they subject it to a great deal of harsh and sometimes abusive riding.
Under extreme conditions such as hard braking using only the fixed wheel, balancing the bike by standing/jumping on the pedals and performing BMX type stunts, etc., the tensile loads and torsional forces the bottom bracket axle is subjected to are immense. Ultimately, this can lead to the premature failure of this component.
For this type of rider, or riding style, we strongly suggest that a replacement bottom bracket sealed unit is purchased and fitted. We recommend the Shimano UN26/110 or 113 which can be purchased from us at the price of £9.99 (See our offer when you checkout) or if you prefer, from your local bicycle shop.

Since when is 'balancing the bike by standing on the pedals' harsh/abusive? Isn't that just riding a bike?

cheapish bikes don't tend to have good frames, cos they're cheap.

would a strong frame do?

What cheapish bikes are decent if you just want to get a good frame and build around it? Thoughts?

cheapish bikes don't tend to have good frames, cos they're cheap.

would a strong frame do?

Yes - I mean I recently got hold of a charge plug frame to build around. Just wanted some idea of whether it was a good idea.

Yes.

There are lots of threads on this sort of subject. Go to advanced search and select threads with no prefixes and then search for plug, fuji, genisis, what bike should I get, etc. etc. etc.

Much obliged

Charge plugs are great frames to build around. Mines been going strong for a while now and doesn't have many of the original parts as I've upgraded most of it.

Oh godz all those people still talking about buying them for £250 =(

When most of us pay that for a frame.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-STATE-BICYCLE-Fixed-Gear-Track-Bike-HYPHY-Purple-/270619675090?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_4812wt_1202

How about this? looks pretty generic pants to me.

I am not thinking about getting this bike.

Look what i saw today. Create is apparently unstoppable. There's no denying they're able to put themselves out there very well.

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A match made in heaven

I am not thinking about getting this bike.

Now now what did your mum says about telling porkies?

im so glad i no longer ride one of these... I thank my lucky stars...

The sad thing is the damage to my hip from this damn contraption is flaring up now that im starting to ride longer rides... Fucking annoying...

there is a brand new but bent (literally, not being phobic) create in covent garden at the moment, it's quite impressive

I'll try to get a pic on the way home

Bent... this is my friends girlfriends Create.

lol
thank fuck i dont own one of these

essbee, fid out where your mate got his record shelves from for me please

And brakeless to boot.

what an idiot.

And brakeless to boot.

what an idiot.

Careful with your words .. he just put the wheel in the fork when he was putting the bike together, the picture shows the results. As for the brakes, they put 2 rear calipers in the box so no front. She bought the bike online.

Pista- I will find out.

lucky escape that...

I can out bent that though, but not till I get home

lol
thank fuck i dont own one of these

This forum saved me from a Create. I'm forever greatful.

(And this thred has reminded me to finally make a donation for saving me from this evil)

This forum has saved many lives