Best Sub 1k SS?
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Best Sub 1k SS?
Hello my friends,
So I've been biking for about 7 months now and I actually just did my first Century on Sunday! It was fun but I'm really ready to get back to riding for fun, not to train. I have a trek 2100 right now and I like it but I'm planning on trading it in for a single speed. The rides I do now are commuting to work (10 miles total) and 20-30 mile weekly group rides so I wouldn't have a problem doing those on a single speed.
What do you think it the best bike for under 1000? I've looked at the Langster, the single speed Felts, the SS Treks and god only knows what else. I'm just wondering what you guys would do if you were in my position.
Another random thing- I hate bikes with curved forks, I have no idea why but I'm just a hater lol. I suppose I could get over that though. Thanks guys!
Matt
So I've been biking for about 7 months now and I actually just did my first Century on Sunday! It was fun but I'm really ready to get back to riding for fun, not to train. I have a trek 2100 right now and I like it but I'm planning on trading it in for a single speed. The rides I do now are commuting to work (10 miles total) and 20-30 mile weekly group rides so I wouldn't have a problem doing those on a single speed.
What do you think it the best bike for under 1000? I've looked at the Langster, the single speed Felts, the SS Treks and god only knows what else. I'm just wondering what you guys would do if you were in my position.
Another random thing- I hate bikes with curved forks, I have no idea why but I'm just a hater lol. I suppose I could get over that though. Thanks guys!
Matt
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Bianchi San Jose. Straight fork (on the new ones) and you can put some big cushy tires in there along with a rack/fenders for commuting.
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the felt tk3. Sweet street bike.
Frame:
Felt Custom Butted Super-light 7005 Aluminum, Forged Dropouts w/ Stainless Steel Inserts
Fork:
Felt TKR carbon fiber
Components:
Felt 3pc Cold Forged Track w/ CNC Machined Alloy 144mm B.C.D. 48t 3/32” Chainring x 15t 3/32” cog w/ lockring; Felt TKR Track Bar & Post
Wheelset:
Felt TKR4 High Flange track hubs/Stainless Steel Spokes/30mm deep aero track rims, 28H front, 28H rear
Finish:
Gloss Black
Sizes:
700c x 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm
Weight:
17.97 pounds
MSRP:
$869
https://feltracing.com/09-catalog/tra...es/09-tk3.aspx
Frame:
Felt Custom Butted Super-light 7005 Aluminum, Forged Dropouts w/ Stainless Steel Inserts
Fork:
Felt TKR carbon fiber
Components:
Felt 3pc Cold Forged Track w/ CNC Machined Alloy 144mm B.C.D. 48t 3/32” Chainring x 15t 3/32” cog w/ lockring; Felt TKR Track Bar & Post
Wheelset:
Felt TKR4 High Flange track hubs/Stainless Steel Spokes/30mm deep aero track rims, 28H front, 28H rear
Finish:
Gloss Black
Sizes:
700c x 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm
Weight:
17.97 pounds
MSRP:
$869
https://feltracing.com/09-catalog/tra...es/09-tk3.aspx
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i was kinda saying it to fuel some flames. i just rode it around a store, but loved it. it's not going to compare with the gtb/pulse on any real level, and the tk3 is WAAAAY better.
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Felt TK3
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TK3 can't be run SS, though. It doesn't have cable housing guides. Besides, it's a pretty hardcore track frame assuming the OP wants this for general use (he did say SS and NOT Track/FG)
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funny how everyone says that the tk3 is the best and i haven't even read one review of it on here.
also, you can still run it ss. it's drilled for front and rear brakes. you don't NEED cable stops, they just help.
also, you can still run it ss. it's drilled for front and rear brakes. you don't NEED cable stops, they just help.
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from the description in OP's post, a straight up track bike like that might not be the best option.
I do love my Mark V.
I do love my Mark V.
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I also must recommend the Sputnik. Carbon fork, Reynolds 631, decent crankset, OK wheelset... Probably one of the best if not the best SS/fixed complete you can get for your money, especially under a K.
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Too hardcore
Yeah as some people have said- the TK3 is a great looking bike but it's a little too intense. It would be great if there was a track around here but unfortunately there isn't. I really like the Bianchi San Jose Cross bike. It seems similar to the Felt Cross bike (https://www.feltracing.com/09-catalog.../09-breed.aspx). As far as specs go, there is no real downside to a cross bike is there? I think it would just leave more options open in the future for the purpose of the bike.
Do they carry any kind of weight penalty? Also- how are those cantilever brakes compared to normal road bike brakes?
Another option would be to buy a frame and build from there although my perception is that ends up being more expensive than buying a whole bike. Would there be any big advantages to that?
Do they carry any kind of weight penalty? Also- how are those cantilever brakes compared to normal road bike brakes?
Another option would be to buy a frame and build from there although my perception is that ends up being more expensive than buying a whole bike. Would there be any big advantages to that?
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I've been pushing the '08 Fuji Track Pro lately because the price of the bike lately has plunged extremely extremely low both at bike stores and online.
Anyhow, there are a lot of good bikes under $1000 ... it depends on what *you* want though. Aluminum/steel? NJS? Track geometry?
EDIT: Main advantage to building up your bike is having the experience of building up your bike. Otherwise it is just more expensive, really.
Anyhow, there are a lot of good bikes under $1000 ... it depends on what *you* want though. Aluminum/steel? NJS? Track geometry?
EDIT: Main advantage to building up your bike is having the experience of building up your bike. Otherwise it is just more expensive, really.
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You gain experience building up a frame from scratch but you gotta know what you want or you'll way overspend trying to get the best of everything.
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As far as geometry- I'm looking for something a bit more relaxed. Not hybrid relaxed but certainly more relaxed than a track bike.
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Again, Sputnik. It has relaxed geometry and a lot of other great features. Steamrollers also have chillax triangles
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In that case, I kind of like the cross bike option. Several of my friends have them and I've seen them take their bikes everywhere. My only reservation is that a real road bike or real track bike is a *lot* better for the streets. But they tend to be less versatile. On the upside, I know this is true for where I live at least, your streets may be ragged enough to warrant something a little more rugged!
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In that case, I kind of like the cross bike option. Several of my friends have them and I've seen them take their bikes everywhere. My only reservation is that a real road bike or real track bike is a *lot* better for the streets. But they tend to be less versatile. On the upside, I know this is true for where I live at least, your streets may be ragged enough to warrant something a little more rugged!