Hey all,
Today I'll go and see this bike. It costs about 90€, but since it's my first fixed gear I'm not really sure what to look for or if it's worth the money.
Looks like a descent enough bike to start with. However, unless they have the cages to fit those pedals you will need new pedals. You can’t learn to skid on that bike as is.
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Low res pictures mean it’s difficult to assess properly but it looks poorly maintained (I wouldn’t be surprised if the current owner has never cleaned or lubed it since they got it). How tall are you? This is quite a small bike. It needs new tyres, chain and general maintenance so you can expect to add another €50 minimum to that price. You can probably get more for your money elsewhere. As we head in to winter/wet roads, I would avoid anything with that particular brand of tyres if you plan to ride it home from the sellers house.
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Looks like a descent enough bike to start with. However, unless they have the cages to fit those pedals you will need new pedals. You can’t learn to skid on that bike as is.
Low res pictures mean it’s difficult to assess properly but it looks poorly maintained (I wouldn’t be surprised if the current owner has never cleaned or lubed it since they got it). How tall are you? This is quite a small bike. It needs new tyres, chain and general maintenance so you can expect to add another €50 minimum to that price. You can probably get more for your money elsewhere. As we head in to winter/wet roads, I would avoid anything with that particular brand of tyres if you plan to ride it home from the sellers house.