Gear Alloy
Is this a decent bike?
Hello everyone,
I want to invest in a bike to get around my college campus and perhaps use to commute. I have very little knowledge concerning bikes, so I'd like to get your opinion on this one:
http://www.crosslakesales.com/p-1556-track-bike-fixed-gear-alloy-road-bike-fixie-new.aspx
Would this be a good buy? I am open for any suggestion. Thanks for your time.
here's a better description:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400152772052&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_5662wt_1083
Several points in return...
#1) It's a no-name company
#2) Fixed gear & single speed bikes are terrible on hills of any kind, big or small.
#3) I saw no 'braze-on' eyelets to mount a rear rack, so everything would have to carried in a backpack.
#4) Is a 49cm frame size correct for you? That frame size is for smaller people - about 5' to 5' 3" tall. 1st link below.
#5) A much more comfortable & practical bike would be on the 2nd link down. Free shipping. Granted it's not as racy looking - but, who cares?
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