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12th March 2012, 14:42
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fixie bike.
After a cheap one and was going to build one myself but what do yous make of this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COYOTE-TRA...item6420f2d3e7
opinions. might oredr one today!! im not the best with bike parts so a pro on here might be able to tell me if its good for the pennies:? 
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12th March 2012, 14:57
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I'm no pro on these things but it seems ok for the cash. The only thing is I found my fixie quite hard to get used to and even more difficult on when knackered after a long ride but if you've risen them before you should be ok.
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12th March 2012, 14:59
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Just get a normal roadie.
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12th March 2012, 15:04
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nothing about it is exactly good, but i think you'd struggle to find anything better for similar money
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12th March 2012, 15:11
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I doubt it is a great bike. Probably heavy and low quality parts.
It has one brake too many
On a budget get something like a charge plug from last season.
Or something like this
http://www.tokyofixedgear.com/produc...t-100---Black/
http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/...ike-1002-p.asp
I built my own which cost a lot more than it could have as I bought high quality parts but even with a trick steel frame it only weighs 9kg.
Mine cost roughly £600
I bought parts like kevlar lined tyres which are not the cheapest so I can hack up the country lanes around here.
Last edited by KamRacing; 12th March 2012 at 15:32.
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12th March 2012, 15:22
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Originally Posted by robertlittler123
Just get a normal roadie.
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the boring option 
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12th March 2012, 15:44
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never seen these before  whats the benefit of not having any gears?
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12th March 2012, 15:48
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Originally Posted by LSOfreak
never seen these before whats the benefit of not having any gears? |
It makes you work harder is all I found with mine.
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12th March 2012, 15:50
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Looks like a pushbike? who cares theyre for kids...... 
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12th March 2012, 16:06
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Originally Posted by LSOfreak
never seen these before whats the benefit of not having any gears? |
the benefit is you never have to worry about what gear you are in and you cycle as fast as your legs can work. Its simplicity on a bike, low maintenance, low weight etc
I commute about 10 miles a day on mine and love it.
The only thing that slows you down is your own fitness.
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12th March 2012, 16:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KamRacing
the benefit is you never have to worry about what gear you are in and you cycle as fast as your legs can work. Its simplicity on a bike, low maintenance, low weight etc
I commute about 10 miles a day on mine and love it.
The only thing that slows you down is your own fitness.
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intensity builds immensity  i have one with gears lol and now want one without! just dont wana spend £400 if i decide i hate it. thought the one i attatched looked good for cheap! might just get it lol 
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12th March 2012, 16:44
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you can convert your current bike
check out the bits from www.velosolo.co.uk
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12th March 2012, 16:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KamRacing
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its a whyte46 mountain bike lol -_-
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12th March 2012, 16:49
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well thats a bit more tricky lol
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