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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 22 2010, 10:39 AM (348 Views) | |
| beth | Mar 22 2010, 10:39 AM Post #1 |
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Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo
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I was looking to buy a new bike soon-ish, and i don't really have any clue to what is good. I heard some bad things about bikes direct, but they're cheap as hell and I was wondering if that's a good place to get one? and does anyone know anything about Mercier? |
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| Number 2 | Mar 22 2010, 10:50 AM Post #2 |
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SCENE QUEEN
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don't get a fixed gear, especially if you're a novice rider. don't buy from bikes direct. if you're determined to get a single speed (which, for commuting/city riding is really all you need), go to CK Cycles on Central. I used to work there, and they have a few different models they can show you starting at $300. Having a shop right in the area is key, they can help fit you to the right sized bike, and help with any troubles you may have down the road. |
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| beth | Mar 22 2010, 11:43 AM Post #3 |
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Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo
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i rode single speed all last summer and figured i'd try a fixed gear, and if it sucked as much as everyone says i can just get a freewheel. why is bikes direct such crap? i keep hearing how bad it is but nobody gives an actual reason as to why. thanks for the help!! |
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| serious punk | Mar 22 2010, 12:22 PM Post #4 |
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Make sure you buy a bike with a seat that isn't broken like the one #2 rides. |
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| Number 2 | Mar 22 2010, 12:43 PM Post #5 |
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SCENE QUEEN
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bikes direct just sells bottom of the barrel generic asian crap. support your local shop! you'll never understand this until something happens like stripping a crank arm and you have to try to warranty stuff through the mail. it's well worth the extra $40 or whatever to buy local, plus you don't risk improper assembly. also, most single speeds come with a fixed/FW rear hub so if you don't like riding fixed, you can swap. however, you need to make sure your rear wheel actually has that type of hub. |
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| Welf | Mar 22 2010, 01:44 PM Post #6 |
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Does Not Believe the Hype.
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LOLZ |
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| Rick Deckard | Mar 23 2010, 06:32 AM Post #7 |
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Go to CK, even though Kid Rock occasionally works there they are still the most reputable shop around. You can usually get a free wheel put on a fixed gear or buy a wheel with a flip flop hub (that way you can switch if you want), honestly that is my favorite way to ride. |
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| beth | Mar 24 2010, 02:28 PM Post #8 |
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Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo
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Ok i'm convinced!! i'm gonna go to CK and get a flippin sweet bike. I decided this summer i'm gonna commute to albany from troy on a bike every day, only problem being I don't have a bike right now, and i think my right foot has a stress fracture. |
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| Number 2 | Mar 25 2010, 04:13 PM Post #9 |
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SCENE QUEEN
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I stopped in there today and they had 2 models of SE Drafts that'd be right up your alley, $260 and $330. |
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| Stink Ellen | Apr 1 2010, 09:20 PM Post #10 |
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Have you tried out the bike path yet!???? it was the easiest way for me to get to hvcc from albany and it was a scenic ride also! I wouldn't suggest riding it at night though. there have been head on collisions with broken parts. good luck finding A bike! |
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| beth | Apr 2 2010, 01:43 PM Post #11 |
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Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo
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nah son. I just got a bike from some dude off of craig's list yesterday, but it's kind of shitty. i'm gonna be making a monstrosity over the next week or so, but i'm gettinig my old bike today out of hibernation so hopefully if it doesn't fall apart when i sit on it i'll ride it back to troy to see how much it sucks. methinks it won't be so horrible p.s. i stopped by your place after work but you weren't home. then i cried. not really. maybe a little
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