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08-08-18, 05:02 PM
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Have a look into Bicycling story about Fixies. https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear...t-fixie-bikes/
08-08-18, 10:15 PM
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I find it disappointing they left Wabi off the list. Most bang for the buck in my opinion.
08-09-18, 12:18 AM
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Nice Bikes, and yes, maybe some bikes left out, but shows a wide range.
08-09-18, 01:40 PM
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The references to riding around town with photos and descriptions of brakeless bikes and "Pulling up on the pedals to stop" as somehow being pure is unfortunate.
It is nice that fixed gear bikes are getting some recognition in the media though. I wish more riders would realize how much fun they are to ride.
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It is nice that fixed gear bikes are getting some recognition in the media though. I wish more riders would realize how much fun they are to ride.
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08-09-18, 03:56 PM
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The sampling featured in that article runs the full gamut from $300 boat anchors painted to look pretty, to a $26,000 pro track bike. The only common attribute is they're all fixed gear drivetrains. I'm glad they featured several mid-range models. And you're right, @TimothyH, the wording in their descriptions is a lot of marketing bull ca-ca. It's still fun to see the lineup they chose.
08-12-18, 01:38 AM
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Some gorgeous bikes in there. Thanks for sharing the link. It's surprising how such nice bikes can be so cheap. I know there's savings on chainsets and brakes, but I'm still surprised.
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So many of the new fixie companies either make junk products, aren't in it for the long haul, or both. It makes the few that stick around and make good stuff even more valuable.
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07-25-19, 10:11 AM
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07-26-19, 03:25 PM
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That or they’re gaming google. Way back shows low variation.
https://web.archive.org/web/changes/...t-fixie-bikes/
https://web.archive.org/web/changes/...t-fixie-bikes/
