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@Old_JGB
I'm new to LFGSS so I hope it really is okay to ask questions here - if not, I'm going to get yelled at! Also, is it true that some people don't like fixed-gear bikes being called 'fixies'? Why?
Anyway, I’m planning to treat myself to a fixed-gear bike for road use, but not everyday commuting. I am 6’2” and about 185 lbs. I can see two obvious options:-
‘modern classic italian’ – Pegoretti Luigino frame, new and NOS Campy Pista / Record and Cinelli components
'full keirin' – Nagasawa frame, Hatta / Sugino / EAI / Izumi / Dura Ace / Araya / Nitto / MKS components
Any views on which would work out better or whether there are other, better alternatives?
Thanks.