Brand new to single speed/fixies. Can anyone tell from the picture if $120 is a decent deal for this bike. Vintage Nishiki. Thanks!
by brownpapersacks
Brand new to single speed/fixies. Can anyone tell from the picture if $120 is a decent deal for this bike. Vintage Nishiki. Thanks!
by brownpapersacks
7 Comments
Around my area, I think thats a lil overpriced. I’d want to know if the brake is decent and the wheels are true. I’d try and haggle to $80-100 maybe. Also wanna know if rear wheel has either a fixed cog or freewheel (or both).
Edit: Looks like a coaster brake on the back? Ugh. That’s annoying for the riding I’d do.
It’s a reputable brand, as long as it’s not damaged that’s a great deal.
Completely normal price for a “parts bin” bike on a decent frame. And, yes, that is a coaster brake rear, meaning you can’t freewheel pedal backwards.
I planned on “building” on this bike so I don’t mind taking off the coaster brake and spending a little more money on better components at some point. Just wanted to see if it was even worth buying to begin with. Thanks everyone!
Looks good from my house
$120 for a functional single speed bike is an excellent deal pretty much anywhere. You might end up enjoying the coaster break, I’d buy it and ride it!
Not the worst deal for 120 but you could probably do better with a little hunting. Coaster break is cool. But upgrading this thing could become a headache depending on where you plan on riding.