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Old 09-11-12, 05:16 PM
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Looking for a Fixie!
Hello all!
My names Grace from Cali and im completely new to fixies. I am looking to get one soon.
I don't need an amazing high end one but one that looks and feels nice.
Any suggestions, pictures?
Feel free!

Thank you !
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Old 09-11-12, 05:22 PM
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I wonder what the first bike to be recommended is gonna be....

edit: in addition to the 25 or so cringe-worthy "sup's"
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Old 09-11-12, 05:25 PM
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Do you want a fixie helmet too?
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Old 09-11-12, 05:28 PM
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check out citygrounds.com
they have a store in LBC

also
https://www.statebicycle.com/category_s/3.htm
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/trackbikes.htm
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/city_bikes.htm
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Old 09-11-12, 05:30 PM
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Which part of So. Cali?? there are too many bike shop
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Sup.





Check out CityGrounds if you're in the LBC area.
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Old 09-11-12, 05:54 PM
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sup ha?
Ftfy
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Sup?

Fuego's right about city grounds, they should have a good selection of complete bikes plus they could help you figure out what size you need.
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Don't me to hijack but whats a good brand so far I'm looking into zycle, pure fix, and SE
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https://www.complex.com/rides/2012/05...kes-under-500/
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Holy carp can we have a sticky for this link?
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Originally Posted by seau grateau
Holy carp can we have a sticky for this link?
I know right? I posted it in the Start Here! thread. Should probably get C&P onto the first page with the rest of those links.
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Originally Posted by seau grateau
sup
Hey
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Originally Posted by ben4345
Do you want a fixie helmet too?
nope no need for a helmet

and is "sup" a big thing here lol
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sup?

You're a big thing here.

sup.
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Originally Posted by SGV_rider
Which part of So. Cali?? there are too many bike shop
Im in the OC area. Fullerton
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Old 09-11-12, 10:52 PM
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Sup, do you like guys with red bikes?
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Originally Posted by Soo__Fuego
Sup, do you like guys with red bikes?
I do.

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Originally Posted by seau grateau
I do.

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I feel left out..

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Sup.
You might like these: https://icarusframes.tumblr.com or these https://www.geekhousebikes.com/bikes/track-fixed/ . Edit: Just Kidding. Just reread your original post.
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If you want something budget and good to start with, I recommend the Pure Fix, I currently have one myself (The Romeo) and I love it. Riding it on a Single speed for daily commute.

https://purefixcycles.com/
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