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Recommendations for a bicycle for college???

post #1 of 4
5/28/11 at 3:07pm
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I will be heading to collee in he fall and am in need of a decent bike to commute around campus. I really dont want to spend more than $400. I'm interested in fixed gear bikes, but I've never ridden nor do I know much about where to look for one. Any recommendations??
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post #2 of 4
5/28/11 at 3:48pm
craigslist. invest in a pre-purchase inspection or know what to look for.
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post #3 of 4
5/28/11 at 4:37pm
+1. A new bike will be shiny and pretty and, at that pricepoint to just be locked up in the rain, not a good idea. Go on craigslist and find something that's been maintained properly and doesn't imminently require a new drivetrain.

Fixies are good if you're an urban hipster goon or a true-to-life bike messenger (there is much overlap). Conversely, brakes are good if you want to stop on a dime without first practicing for months.
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post #4 of 4
5/28/11 at 7:03pm
Fixies are overrated if the look is not important to you. Not even much cheaper due to the hypebeast tax, plus prob a little more prone to theft if it looks good. $400 will get a half decent ~20lb road bike. Throw some fenders on it and you're good to go.
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