Cheap Fixie

[Progressive]

Before I get flamed, may I point out that I'm not 'into' this current trend, nor do I own a fixie. Just thought I would draw these to the attention of anyone interested. Seen a few posts on here recently.

There seems to be a load of £150 fixies on eBay at the moment. Brand new in 'returns' condition. The guy's feedback seems OK on his recent sales.

Worth a punt just for the heck of it? I don't expect a high class cycle by any means, maybe just a bit of fun.

Any fixie heads in here want to point out how bad they are?

Make your views known...

[mchammer89]

Progressive said:

Before I get flamed, may I point out that I'm not 'into' this current trend, nor do I own a fixie. Just thought I would draw these to the attention of anyone interested. Seen a few posts on here recently.

There seems to be a load of £150 fixies on eBay at the moment. Brand new in 'returns' condition. The guy's feedback seems OK on his recent sales.

Worth a punt just for the heck of it? I don't expect a high class cycle by any means, maybe just a bit of fun.

Any fixie heads in here want to point out how bad they are?

Make your views known...

If it's one of these http://www.happycrocodiles.co.uk/CA/bike.gif

Stay away!

[Progressive]

It is.
I will.

That was fairly easy.

You had one or just heard they are not up to much?

[mk1fan]

The main problem with them seems to be the poor quality of assembly. Seem to be ok if you strip them down and put them together with a bit of care.

Components seem a touch weak too but the frame seems worth better components.

Still, at £150 I'd be tempted if I were looking.

[mchammer89]

http://www.lfgss.com/thread5205.html

That'll tell you all you need to know, they tend to fall apart quite easily. Get yourself a cheap second hand Langster/Plug instead. I've got a Langster and I love it, so quick and nimble compared to most other bikes i've tried, and I got mine for £190 when it was only 1 year old.

[walm]

Gumtree and ebay have loads of 1-2 year old reasonable SS/fixies.
Just try to avoid the obviously nicked ones.
2010 Langsters can be found for £405 so the second hand ones seem to be £200-250.
Those Create ones look more hassle than they are worth.

[Gnarlybluesurf]

Progressive said:

It is.
I will.

That was fairly easy.

You had one or just heard they are not up to much?

+1 for poorly made, work colleague bought one only to find the stem snapping from under him after a week. Phoned the guy up and gave him several earfuls all to no result... i.e. not interested. Now has a Charge and much happier!

Edited by Gnarlybluesurf on Wednesday 10th February 13:55