What Would You Pay for a Nashbar Nekkid?
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What Would You Pay for a Nashbar Nekkid?
There's is one locally listed. He wants $150 for it.
it looks hardly used. Only upgrade is, oddly, a carbon seat post.
My city is somewhat hilly so I'm not even 100% a single speed is for me but I like the simplicity of it and much prefer road bike position and aero over a cruiser for sure.
it looks hardly used. Only upgrade is, oddly, a carbon seat post.
My city is somewhat hilly so I'm not even 100% a single speed is for me but I like the simplicity of it and much prefer road bike position and aero over a cruiser for sure.
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I figure it's worth the gamble. It's basically the cost of a cheapish hybrid/mountain bike.
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Keep in mind that you aren’t stuck with the gear combo that’s currently on the bike. The right cog and/or chainring can make almost any terrain do-able on a singlespeed. I live in a fairly hilly area, and have found that 39 x 17 can get me up just about any hill without sacrificing too much flatland speed.
Go talk to Russell and the gang at Cycleast on Main St., and see what they recommend.
Go talk to Russell and the gang at Cycleast on Main St., and see what they recommend.
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Absolutely. This is my first single speed. I'm curious to see how I like having one gear. I live in Chattanooga. Downtown is in a valley which is fairly flat. I will be living at the top of a hill though. I'm curious to see how that works out.
I figure it's worth the gamble. It's basically the cost of a cheapish hybrid/mountain bike.
I figure it's worth the gamble. It's basically the cost of a cheapish hybrid/mountain bike.
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Keep in mind that you aren’t stuck with the gear combo that’s currently on the bike. The right cog and/or chainring can make almost any terrain do-able on a singlespeed. I live in a fairly hilly area, and have found that 39 x 17 can get me up just about any hill without sacrificing too much flatland speed.
Go talk to Russell and the gang at Cycleast on Main St., and see what they recommend.
Go talk to Russell and the gang at Cycleast on Main St., and see what they recommend.
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I'd try for $100, but that just me. Pretty sure those are loose-ball hubs, so you might want to do a quick repack.
Great thing about singlespeeds, so much less maintenance to keep up on.
Great thing about singlespeeds, so much less maintenance to keep up on.
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Honestly if you don't think it's worth $125, I won't bother. Winters coming soon anyways.
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There's a Wabi Classic that I can get for $280. Assuming no issues, should I get that instead?
https://chattanooga.craigslist.org/bik/d/chattanooga-wabi-classic-single-speed/7394066665.html
I know Wabi gets a lot of love here but is it worth that much more?
https://chattanooga.craigslist.org/bik/d/chattanooga-wabi-classic-single-speed/7394066665.html
I know Wabi gets a lot of love here but is it worth that much more?
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There's a Wabi Classic that I can get for $280. Assuming no issues, should I get that instead?
https://chattanooga.craigslist.org/b...394066665.html
I know Wabi gets a lot of love here but is it worth that much more?
https://chattanooga.craigslist.org/b...394066665.html
I know Wabi gets a lot of love here but is it worth that much more?
edit: I saw the photos. Shame there aren't better pics. But there don't appear to be any major issues that I can see. I would address the paint loss on the seat and chain stays immediately though.
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Seems like I misunderstood. Guy with the Wabi really won't go less than $275....is that better than the Nashbar?
He keeps saying the Wabi is worth $1200 but sht I can get a carbon fiber road bike and ride it around with one gear at that price.
He keeps saying the Wabi is worth $1200 but sht I can get a carbon fiber road bike and ride it around with one gear at that price.
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What should I do about the paint? I can't decide which bike to get....yarrgh...damn first world problems!
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Weird that the Wabi at 55cm us the size I need
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Edit: The Wabi website lists the 700c Wabi Classic as being $995.00 complete. The special purple one (sold out) lists at $1,170.00
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Remove the rust and use touch-up paint over primer. The goal is just to get close with the color but it is mainly to protect the frame material. Maybe one day you'll want to do a refinish? If it is in good shape and you like the fit, that might be a future goal.
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Actually since I'm going to have to buy a rear brake and drop handlebars, that would put the Wabi at over $400.
I can get a 10 speed road bike for that much.
I can get a 10 speed road bike for that much.