Aluminum fixie recomendations ?
02-19-16, 05:08 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
02-19-16, 05:15 PM
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I've heard some good things about State's Black Label series: Black Label Bikes : Fixies & Fixed Gear Bikes | State Bicycle Co.
02-19-16, 05:36 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
A few friends of mine ride Black Labels. The frameset is decent enough and priced right at >$350 but I feel the complete bike is way overpriced for what you get. Those wheels in particular are bunk.
02-19-16, 05:59 PM
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I stopped buying anything complete from the online retailers after my first one from BikesDirect like 10 or so years ago. Decent frame, but garbage everywhere else, all the cheapest crap they could find to make it roll.
You're MUCH better off ordering it all as separates, and having the LBS put it together for you (if you aren't so inclined), if you're going that route.
You're MUCH better off ordering it all as separates, and having the LBS put it together for you (if you aren't so inclined), if you're going that route.
02-19-16, 06:06 PM
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Here's some info on the new Cure complete, I really like this look of this frame.
https://www.facebook.com/LeaderBikes/
https://www.facebook.com/LeaderBikes/
02-19-16, 06:44 PM
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Here's some info on the new Cure complete, I really like this look of this frame.
https://www.facebook.com/LeaderBikes/
https://www.facebook.com/LeaderBikes/
02-19-16, 06:50 PM
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Hahaha, no endorsement deals, I'm just a Leader fanboy.
And give me some time, man! You just ordered it!
And give me some time, man! You just ordered it!
02-19-16, 06:51 PM
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I stopped buying anything complete from the online retailers after my first one from BikesDirect like 10 or so years ago. Decent frame, but garbage everywhere else, all the cheapest crap they could find to make it roll.
You're MUCH better off ordering it all as separates, and having the LBS put it together for you (if you aren't so inclined), if you're going that route.
You're MUCH better off ordering it all as separates, and having the LBS put it together for you (if you aren't so inclined), if you're going that route.
Cool.
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02-19-16, 10:16 PM
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Seems like they're basically turning them into Parallax/Mash clones.
02-20-16, 07:39 AM
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Yeah. For years Leader bragged about their signature geometry with a steep head tube angle and short fork rake but a long head tube. This allowed for tracklike handling with little or no front tire toe overlap. Now that seems to have gone out the window.
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Thanks.
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02-20-16, 08:36 AM
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On many track bikes with tight geometry the rear of the front tire is very close to the pedal when the crank is facing forward, such that the toes and toe clip will contact the tire when making sharp turns. This is not a problem during normal riding, and just requires a bit of care when turning at slow speed. It does not mean your feet are too big and affects even people with small feet like myself.
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02-20-16, 08:49 AM
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I think I've only ever clipped my front tire at very low speed once while turning, and that's in nearly 10 years of riding track bikes/fixed. And I'm a size 46/47 (11-12). Just takes a little maneuvering.
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On many track bikes with tight geometry the rear of the front tire is very close to the pedal when the crank is facing forward, such that the toes and toe clip will contact the tire when making sharp turns. This is not a problem during normal riding, and just requires a bit of care when turning at slow speed. It does not mean your feet are too big and affects even people with small feet like myslf.
Thanks.
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