How would you spend 600 eur in a new fixie for a flat 22 mile daily commute?
08-20-18, 08:11 PM
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How would you spend 600 eur in a new fixie for a flat 22 mile daily commute?
I need an upgrade for my fixie and want to spend no more than 600 EUR on a bike. What would you get?
I live in Belgium and I ride a 22mile daily commute on very flat bike paths. Thanks
I live in Belgium and I ride a 22mile daily commute on very flat bike paths. Thanks
08-22-18, 01:35 PM
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If the first, tyres, wheels, pedals are the things I'd focus on.
If the second — looking for a new bike to replace the one you have — then I always think that someone who has to ask what he wants doesn't really want it yet. I wouldn't spend 600 Euros on a whim. I'd develop a desire for something, then check it, shop around, and buy it.
08-23-18, 12:14 PM
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I bought a race bike from the 90s, removed some parts and purchased got a custom build wheel-set (with a SRAM Automatix), new bottom bracket, chain, cog, flat bar, brake leavers, and some small parts. Overall spend 300 Euro for the used bike and roughly another 300 Euro for the new parts. Quite happy with the result. I had an initial idea of what I want, the frame size I need, the color I like and the setup I want. Took me a while to find the suitable base.
Using the bike in the North of Germany, very flat.
At work in Sweden (relatively flat) I use a stock Fixie Inc. with some upgrades, costs around 500 Euro. Not so much damage if it gets stolen, can be quickly replaced.
Using the bike in the North of Germany, very flat.
At work in Sweden (relatively flat) I use a stock Fixie Inc. with some upgrades, costs around 500 Euro. Not so much damage if it gets stolen, can be quickly replaced.
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08-27-18, 11:39 AM
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Unless I had a secure, indoor place to lock my bike at work, I probably wouldn't be looking at spending €600 on a commuter bike. Instead, I'd find a decent used bike that won't attract any malign eyes and spend the savings on a good bike for recreational riding.
08-27-18, 11:58 AM
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In Germany for example the standard "household contents insurance" covers theft of bike locked during daytime up to a percentage of the insured value. As long as it is a stock bike or at least build of stock parts it is easy to be replaced in that case. No need for two bikes then.
