Fixies -yet more on fixies!

TinyExplosions · 08-09-2008 10:02am #1

So dear little internet chummies, I have 700 quid burning a hole in my pocket, and want need to get me a fixie... question is, what do I go for! The lightweight and style of the Langster, and risk the wrath of Niceonetom; the beef and weight of a Surly Steamroller and just say 'no' to hills; the middle of the road (in weight terms) of the Bianchi Pista or Fuji Track and wait endless days on the postman?

Answers on a postcard to the usual place

Gavin · 08-09-2008 10:09am

Dare I ask, wot's wrong with the paddywagon?

TinyExplosions · 08-09-2008 10:11am

Verb wrote: »

Dare I ask, wot's wrong with the paddywagon?

She is no more

Long story, but el Paddy Wagon is gone to the bike graveyard in the sky, and I've got a 700 quid insurance cheque to spend on a new bike

unionman · 08-09-2008 10:11am

TinyExplosions wrote: »

and risk the wrath of Niceonetom

?

I would have thought he'd approve?

Langster, has to be. Is there an '09 model yet?

TinyExplosions · 08-09-2008 10:14am

unionman wrote: »

?

I would have thought he'd approve?

Langster, has to be. Is there an '09 model yet?

I think he doesn't want to see the Langster go the way of the Bowery :P

Model year doesn't bother me -if an 07 was available and cheaper I'd go for it!

The carbon fork is mighty tempting though, I have to be honest

unionman · 08-09-2008 10:21am

The Bowery thing won't last, sooner or later they all want skinny tyres and less weight:D

I never see any secondhand ones up for sale. I prefer the 07 to the 08 (not just because I have the 07:)).

Weightwise it's the biz. Happy shopping.

petethedrummer · 08-09-2008 10:46am

fixies are out, new trend in town...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfRekj46Vq8

kenmc · 08-09-2008 11:00am

guess you wouldn't need a bell with that racket, and you wouldn't have ppl stepping out in front of you!

Gavin · 08-09-2008 11:09am

You could get the Fuji/Pista and keep it for the track! Or do they allow you to bring your own track bikes.

TinyExplosions · 08-09-2008 11:19am

Verb wrote: »

You could get the Fuji/Pista and keep it for the track! Or do they allow you to bring your own track bikes.

They do indeed let you use your own ones, but I need it for commuting! (man, I'm fickle)... think it's going to have to be the Langster at this moment in time

dub_skav · 08-09-2008 11:25am

You know you really want the Plug

fish-head · 08-09-2008 11:32am

Well if it's for commuting don't go for the Bianchi or Fuji, they'll pummel you into the ground with their aggressive geometry. The Langster's the best choice I reckons.

Morgan · 08-09-2008 11:41am

The 2009 Langster comes in a few subtle and tasteful colour schemes:

Re: the video above - pretty funny, but everyone knows Fix-Push is going to be HUGE in '09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2885aR6o6s

Raam · 08-09-2008 11:42am

I have a Genesis Flyer and I like it. But you aren't allowed get one.

TinyExplosions · 08-09-2008 11:50am

Raam wrote: »

I have a Genesis Flyer and I like it. But you aren't allowed get one.

This is the big problem -everyone wants to have the 'only' one of each model... that was fine when I was the only one on the Paddy Wagon, but now I want a change everyone's going to hate me.... the Flyer is nice, but I can't pull of a white bike really -too fat

Caroline_ie · 08-09-2008 11:58am

Morgan wrote: »

The 2009 Langster comes in a few subtle and tasteful colour schemes:

Re: the video above - pretty funny, but everyone knows Fix-Push is going to be HUGE in '09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2885aR6o6s

Yuk ... I prefer the 08 by far.

penexpers · 08-09-2008 12:56pm

TinyExplosions wrote: »

She is no more

Long story, but el Paddy Wagon is gone to the bike graveyard in the sky, and I've got a 700 quid insurance cheque to spend on a new bike

**** buzz

You could self-build a Surly 1x1.

Chips Lovell · 08-09-2008 1:04pm

Buy Gabgab's Pinarello and convert it.

Gavin · 08-09-2008 1:13pm

el tonto wrote: »

Buy Gabgab's Pinarello and convert it.

haha nice

stabu · 08-09-2008 1:22pm

are we allowed ask to which selling establishment you may wend your way TE?

TinyExplosions · 08-09-2008 2:11pm

stabu wrote: »

are we allowed ask to which selling establishment you may wend your way TE?

I'll go anywhere -am lbs agnostic!

Langster is still in the lead, with a Surly Steamroller build in close second.

Being an impatient sod, I think I need one that I can buy in Dublin, as I don't want to wait for delivery -commuting on my road bike is not fun (it doesn't like the traffic!)

Itsfixed · 08-09-2008 2:20pm

They're not available in a shop in dublin, but I'd consider any of these:

Gorilla Hattara
Pearson touche
Salsa casseroll single - this one has semi horizontal dropouts, so can be converted to a geared bike. Extra versatile and good option from the standpoint of being a commuter.

But I really steamrollers too.

dmigsy · 08-09-2008 2:54pm

I love my Charge Plug. Also considered the Pearson Touche but couldn't justify the extra dosh over the Plug for a bike that is used mainly for commuting.

mkdon05 · 08-09-2008 3:12pm

You could buy my 08 Langster off me, but im not entirely sure i really want to sell it. The allure of gears is getting stronger every day though

DirkVoodoo · 08-09-2008 4:21pm

I love my Felt Dispatch. It has one of the nicest frames out of any Al fixie but the low gearing (39x16) might put you off.

I also like being pretty unique, so maybe don't buy one!

They cost about 600 squids off wiggle, I would have preferred to buy from Joe Daly but they were unsure about getting one in (dunno why, ordering a bunch of felts anyway I would imagine).

The paintjob is also nice and subtle, one of the things i didnt like about the langster.

fish-head · 08-09-2008 4:23pm

I'd also consider an On One Il Pompino. They're so cool!

Vélo · 08-09-2008 4:47pm

This isn't exactly going to be unique but it looks fantastic.

It would be cheaper in the UK also.

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=23598

unionman · 08-09-2008 4:56pm

Aquinas73 wrote: »

This isn't exactly going to be unique but it looks fantastic.

It would be cheaper in the UK also.

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=23598

I like those deep dish rims, but overall it doesn't appeal.

The 09 Langster looks as though somebody vomited the colour scheme onto the bike.

niceonetom · 08-09-2008 5:03pm

anyone got any strong opinions on this?

i'm not mad about the red colour scheme but cannondale know what they're doing when it comes to aluminium, and i like the classic horizontal tt. smooth welds too... and as a pathological upgrader the entry level cranks and wheels don't even put me off.

that new langster is hideous. but i'm sure there are other colour schemes available... right?

penexpers · 08-09-2008 5:45pm

niceonetom wrote: »

anyone got any strong opinions on this?

i'm not mad about the red colour scheme but cannondale know what they're doing when it comes to aluminium, and i like the classic horizontal tt. smooth welds too... and as a pathological upgrader the entry level cranks and wheels don't even put me off.

that new langster is hideous. but i'm sure there are other colour schemes available... right?

Yes there are

http://thebicycleescape.blogspot.com/2008/05/2009-spcialized-langster.html

TinyExplosions · 08-09-2008 5:59pm

niceonetom wrote: »

anyone got any strong opinions on this?

i'm not mad about the red colour scheme but cannondale know what they're doing when it comes to aluminium, and i like the classic horizontal tt. smooth welds too... and as a pathological upgrader the entry level cranks and wheels don't even put me off.

that new langster is hideous. but i'm sure there are other colour schemes available... right?

Was looking at one in Cycleways just there -it's nicer in the flesh (don't worry, I wasn't tempted!)

Got a Langster -will be with me tomorrow

(it's the nice looking 08)

Fixies -yet more on fixies!

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