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• Wanted: Bike for my partner - first fixed gear commuter bike

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• Wanted: Bike for my partner - first fixed gear commuter bike

  in Wanted Adverts • 15 years, 1 month

  

  Just another note to the hecklers, I will continue to search, as I have been doing, but as someone who had to look up what "shimano" meant, I was just hoping for a zealot who might enjoy breaking it down for me. There is a ton of jargon out here that is not obvious to the newbie.

• Wanted: Bike for my partner - first fixed gear commuter bike

  in Wanted Adverts • 15 years, 1 month

  

  You make a helluva welcoming committee, sharkster.

  If you need me I'll be slumped in the corner trying to avoid further abuse.

• Wanted: Bike for my partner - first fixed gear commuter bike

  in Wanted Adverts • 15 years, 1 month

  

  I'm hoping to get my partner a fixed gear bike for Christmas, but don't know what I'm looking for. He's a hair under 6 foot, about 200/210lbs. Basically skilled on a bike, but hasn't ever had a fixed gear. It's time.

  I'm hoping to get him a bike to start commuting with for 200 or less, not ready to buy a slick new one until we prove he takes to single speed and gets into secure lockup habits.

  Anybody have low-jargon advice, a bike they want to offload, or suggestions for shops in London (I'm in N1) that deal in used bikes?

  Thanks!

• For Sale: 54cm complete bike

  in Complete bikes and frame & forks • 15 years, 1 month

  

  talboy - you're my hero. Love the straight talk. Thanks.

• For Sale: Fuji Track 2008 61cm

  in Components and clothing • 15 years, 1 month

  

  Thanks for the advice, everyone. I think I'm hearing the right fitting might be more important than the surprise of the gift...
  Good advice.

• For Sale: Fuji Track 2008 61cm

  in Components and clothing • 15 years, 1 month

  

  I might be interested, but I'm new to this - just looking to buy my partner his first fixed gear commuter bike as a gift. He's about 6ft and doesn't commute far... Is this bike suitable? - since he hasn't ridden fixed gear before, should I start him on one with brakes?

  Sorry to be a novice here.

• Wanted: Decent 58cm-framed complete bike, £200-ish

  in Wanted Adverts • 15 years, 1 month

  

  Hi Maxl -
  I'm new to this, really not even looking for me. I'm looking for a gift for my partner, his first fixed gear commuter bike... so I'm looking for about the same thing you are. If you get an over flow of private messages - I'll take your scraps.
  Thanks,
  Liane

  ChippedTooth - If Maxl isn't interested, I might be. PM me if Maxl doesn't bite.

• For Sale: 54cm complete bike

  in Complete bikes and frame & forks • 15 years, 2 months

  

  Hi -
  What's the price at now, and is this a good first single speed bike for my partner? And is 54cm decent for a guy a hair short of 6 foot?
  Clearly I'm new to this and just trying to get my partner something he can ride to work and to the pub...

• For Sale: Orbea fixed bike, Dura Ace Cranks, Carbon Forks, Thomson Stem & 105 STIs

  in Complete bikes and frame & forks • 15 years, 2 months

  

  Hi -

  I'm looking for a starter fg bike for my partner. I'm out of my depth here. Is this a good bike for commuting to work and basic city riding? He's nearly 6ft, so the size would likely work, unless I need to know anything about inseam.

  What's a bb and about how much will it cost when it needs replacing?

  Thanks - sorry for the rookie questions.