The definitive OTP ( Off-The-Peg ) List (<£500 and <£1,000 sections)

couple of questions (apologies if answer obvious - have searched threads and got nowhere)...

• can you ride a fuji track 09 freewheel? evans selling it for £340, which works for me, but guy in shop was adamant it was fixed only. i thought i'd read otherwise, but can't find where now...
  
• how does the fuji classic rate? seen one for £400 - this does have a flipflop hub, and shop willing to do it with brakes and freewheel (though guess they'll be crap) for same price.
  
  

that's it really. they're my options - and the steel langster and normal langster '10. test ride on friday.

yes, you can

you can stick a freewheel on a fuji track and fit brakes, no problem. it doesn't have cable stop braze ons, but you can use clip ons. I think the classic is the same, not sure though.

I'd imagine that the steel and normal langsters feel pretty different to ride, so you're doing the right thing trying both.

are you limited to where you can get a bike (cyclescheme or something)? if not you've got quite a few other options you can consider...

nope, no cycle scheme limit. only limit = 500 notes.

used to ride a plug (08 version, i guess) before - want to try something different this time. have given a marin inverness and globe roll 01 a try, but wasn't convinced about either. i'm more interested in riding fixed now than i was a couple of days ago, but not gonna buy a bike that's only fixed. be silly if i found it weren't for me.

what other options would you recommend?

want!

why why why? overpriced tat.

picture has coaster brake only, description says f+r dual pivot, loose ball hub bearings...

compared to a ageing Pashley, not really.

I agree with all the options up there really...

Steamroller is a nice bike and I have nothing against Langsters, I actually really like them, having borrowed my flatmates on numerous occasions.

Fuji tracks are an excellent base from which to upgrade, but on C2W seem like a pointlessly budget option if you're planning to upgrade anyway.

The only one I have direct experience in price with is the Condor Potenza, one of which my other house mate has and that I built up for his birthday.

I think it cost £760 and was built up with their standard kit... Miche, Sugino, Condor etc. But, bar the god-awful standard Condor saddle, is a beautiful bike. It rides very smoothly and has great handling and no toe-overlap (on the 58cm) which, for me, is crucial for city riding.

Additionally, Condor cycles will make sure you've got the right size and right-sized contact points and you can change the bits as you please.

That said, I don't actually like Condor as a shop (Sorry, Ed) as I find them snobbish and rather impatient most of the time.

So... My personal choice would probably have to be the Surly from BC and I would probably change a few of the parts when I bought it if I felt I needed to.

Hope that helps, but it's probably just confused you...

It's confused me!

My personal choice would probably have to be the Surly from BC

that's what I did and I've not regretted it for a second.

Hi,
bought the Marin Inverness yesterday. Rode it 1 hour so far and I loved it... except the saddle which is a bit to hard for me so I will be replacing it.

Just a note, looks like the white saddle and white bars that are showing on the Marin website are not what you actually get or the final design!
They are black, thank god.

http://germanjulian.com/open/MyBike.jpg

glad you like it.

Lugged Unipack-alikes at CRC:

Creme Cafe Racer Uno (£494.99):

Creme Cafe Racer Doppio (£649.99):

Creme Vinyl Doppio Fixed Gear (£739.99)

Creme Vinyl Uno Fixed Gear Bike (£549.99)

konijn, my aplogies for not even seeing your post, and thusly missing out on the really quite good looking range frome Creme.

They also do a ladies' 3spd bike, which is rather natty also. I'll add them later, as its stil 2 months to general release to the public.

Creme Holy Moly Uno Ladies 3Spd
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=48573

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Hi, After lots of thinking finally decided to move on from the 'serious' geared bikes and get back in touch with more 'fun' single speeds.

I currently have a Trek 1.9, which i think is great, but seems a bit much as i dont ride very long distances anymore. after looking at my options, i could either convert my 2008 1.9 to a single-speed (which im told isnt a very good idea as its not the right sort of frame...or something???) or buy a new bike altogether. Was looking at a FELT dispatch, but after reading alot of negative reviews with the top tube ive narrowed it down to either a TREK SOHO s or a SPECIALIZED langster (aluminium one).

i'll be riding mainly through the busy streets of london around 5 miles each way. havent riden either of them as yet but should do in couple weeks.

im not sure on the weight difference or durability between the two, but if i get the trek i like the idea of drops on them. the langster does look abit sportier though.

has anyone a preference on these bikes? im hoping to get one by the end of the month.

https://www.lfgss.com/thread9085-13.html#post1257624

I wouldn't put drops on a bike designed for flat bars. If you want them you should go for the Langster, but the Trek is more versatile (mudguards and rack can be fitted).

Kill yourself.

Clever.

seen a few people choose the langster over the trek. will visit the bike shop this weekend

Kill yourself.

..nice one.,....twat!

come on its friday!

Read this:
http://www.lfgss.com/thread9085.html

Puts thread on subscribe

try this:

no matter where you are I suggest a visit to the Kingston branch of Evans.
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ask for the tall, deathly pale blond kid name max, as he is the world leading authority on Fixies.

https://www.lfgss.com/thread9085-13.html#post1257624

Read this:
http://www.lfgss.com/thread9085.html

Didn't read it first time round, can't see why he'd bother now.

I like the CAPITALISATION.

I've got a langster, i havent ridden it yet, but it's light.