Are Bikes Direct Single Speed Bikes Good?
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Are Bikes Direct Single Speed Bikes Good?
Hi,
I've been wanting a steel bike with race geometry and thought the BikesDirect single speed bikes look as usual good value. Any thoughts on if they are any good? If so, what is the best, the Kilo or Motobecane Track? The others like the Dawes SST and Windsor Hour seem more upright less race geometry.
Thanks in advance.
I've been wanting a steel bike with race geometry and thought the BikesDirect single speed bikes look as usual good value. Any thoughts on if they are any good? If so, what is the best, the Kilo or Motobecane Track? The others like the Dawes SST and Windsor Hour seem more upright less race geometry.
Thanks in advance.
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Sometimes searches on the forums are tricky. It's often better to just google "kilo vs motobecane" and you'll find tons of links from this forum on the front page.
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...r-kilo-tt.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...otobecane.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...r-kilo-tt.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...messenger.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...messenger.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...r-kilo-tt.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...ger-track.html
There is a bunch more.
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...r-kilo-tt.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...otobecane.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...r-kilo-tt.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...messenger.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...messenger.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...r-kilo-tt.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...ger-track.html
There is a bunch more.
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I bet your boy Scrod loves the comparison.
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Thanks for the positive help.
For the life of me, after looking through all those threads I can't find info on weights of the bike.
Also people keep on saying the Kilo has a race geometry but an owner said it was quite sluggish.
For the life of me, after looking through all those threads I can't find info on weights of the bike.
Also people keep on saying the Kilo has a race geometry but an owner said it was quite sluggish.
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In your many other threads on the topic, you've already made it clear you think bikesdirect is the best deal around. Just pick the one that best fits your budget and move on.
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The kilo tt has classic track geometry. I rode one on the track for a while. They are quick handling just flexy.
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As I always say go to your local bike shop (LBS) and check out what they have or can get for you. It will be a much better experience than having to bring whatever cheap-o bike BD sends you there and pay extra money to get it built up.
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But what if your LBS doesn't sell any inexpensive SSFG bikes and is unwilling to order them for you. Online vendors like BD serve a useful purpose in this regard, and they are better than many others that sell really junky stuff. Just sayin'.
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Knowledge from a bike shop is invaluable and BD or Amazon cannot provide that.
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Some bike shops are helpful and knowledgeable, and some are staffed by worthless dicks. I've supported my LBS over the years and spent more there than online, but even they have their limits. Not everyone needs to get help from an LBS when making a simple purchase.
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What does the Kilo TT weight? When you say its flexy, your referring to if you put the hammer down it flexes around the BB?
Also, if you have any experience how does it compare to the other BD single speed bikes (i.e. Hour, Motobecane) in terms of handling?