amazon bikes are pretty shit
find something around that price on ebay or facebook marketplace you’ll get a much better bike
AnkhRN on
In addition to what’s been said, if you’re getting back into riding after a long hiatus, you do not, repeat, DO NOT want a fixed gear bicycle. That said, this bike looks to have a flip/flop rear hub which would give you the option of flipping the rear wheel, thus having a single speed that you can coast on, versus a bike that requires you to pedal constantly. Front and rear brakes are a plus, but with a fixee, you’d be wearing them out pretty fast. If you’re wedded to the idea of a single speed, as it makes sense for your intended cycling terrain, go on the local market, as suggested and get a freewheel with front/rear brakes.
Qinect on
I think I have the same exact bike just from a different brand. (I think they are all generic and just branded afterwards)
Anyway I bought it with the intent to just figure out if I like fixies.
I’ve ridden it pretty hard by now. Been through a forest a couple of times. Jumped curbs. Wheelies n stuff.
So far it has held up great, except I bent the rear rim. (I think I just need to true it again and it will be fine)
I paid 450 euros for it. I would say its a good starting point. Grips are shit though. Freewheel skips occasionally.
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amazon bikes are pretty shit
find something around that price on ebay or facebook marketplace you’ll get a much better bike
In addition to what’s been said, if you’re getting back into riding after a long hiatus, you do not, repeat, DO NOT want a fixed gear bicycle. That said, this bike looks to have a flip/flop rear hub which would give you the option of flipping the rear wheel, thus having a single speed that you can coast on, versus a bike that requires you to pedal constantly. Front and rear brakes are a plus, but with a fixee, you’d be wearing them out pretty fast. If you’re wedded to the idea of a single speed, as it makes sense for your intended cycling terrain, go on the local market, as suggested and get a freewheel with front/rear brakes.
I think I have the same exact bike just from a different brand. (I think they are all generic and just branded afterwards)
Anyway I bought it with the intent to just figure out if I like fixies.
I’ve ridden it pretty hard by now. Been through a forest a couple of times. Jumped curbs. Wheelies n stuff.
So far it has held up great, except I bent the rear rim. (I think I just need to true it again and it will be fine)
I paid 450 euros for it. I would say its a good starting point. Grips are shit though. Freewheel skips occasionally.