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  • October 28, 2013 at 9:32 pm #20127
    Jaltham

    For the winter this year, after a recent revelation, I am training, in part at least, on fixed. I have an old road bike that I am currently using, but it is far from ideal. Now, for similar money I can get a brand new Dolan FXE with all but drivetrain, or a Planet X Pompino, again, with all but drivetrain, which I can transfer across.
    Therefore my question is this, any ride reviews? Or is there something else I am overlooking for about £230 with mudgaurd eyes for my winter of overloading myself for a faster season next year?

    Many thanks in advance!

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  • November 4, 2013 at 8:56 pm #761491
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    William Black

    Welsh boy wrote:Ride fixed

    Welsh boy wrote:
    Ride fixed for fun by all means but drop this silly idea that it will make you faster next season, it wont.

    But it will improve your personal grooming, make you take an overwhelming interest in fashion and you’ll most likely develop a taste for musical theatre.

    November 4, 2013 at 8:54 pm #761489
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    Welsh boy

    What makes you think that
    What makes you think that riding fixed through the winter will make you faster next year? Where did you read such rubbish? If riding fixed was a route towards greater speed, don’t you think that all the pros and top riders would be doing it? Ride fixed for fun by all means but drop this silly idea that it will make you faster next season, it wont.

    November 4, 2013 at 8:45 pm #761487
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    MCLK

    I too have started training
    I too have started training on fixed. I’ve always enjoyed the simplicity of single speed but living in a hilly area, have only recently had the courage to flip the wheel.

    I own a Langster (2010 Aluminium) & a Pompino and would say they are completely different beasts. The Langster is light and great fun to throw around but I find it a bit severe on longer rides, due to excessive vibration and it doesn’t have mudguard eyes. My Pompino with Brooks saddle and SKS guards is quite a lot heavier, more of a workhorse but still capable of decent speeds and is really comfortable.

    A bit more expensive but the 2014 Genesis Flyer looks like it could be a good option. It has the same geometry as the Equilibrium and proper mudguard mounts.

    November 2, 2013 at 11:18 am #761485
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    PJ McNally

    earth wrote:This is what I

    earth wrote:
    This is what I did – Dolan FXE frame + PlanetX fork and finishing kit.

    Nice! Best of both?

    (I’m riding a KHS Flite 100, ideal winter fixed, with proper guards and a rack).

    October 31, 2013 at 10:56 pm #761483
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    Jaltham

    As you say, the lack of
    As you say, the lack of chain-tugs are the issue, weight isn’t a problem,nifact it’s preferred! Main problem is it’s the wrong size, which, as I’m planning on spending some serious time on it this winter, is going to be the difference between a successful race season, or spending the next few years curled up on a sofa in agony!

    October 31, 2013 at 10:28 pm #761481
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    Tjuice

    Something old and steel In
    Something old and steel 🙂 In fact, what precisely is wrong with your old road bike (other than lack of chain tug tensioners)?

    Both my fixed gear bikes are built with old steel road frames and are great. The beater is heavy and hard work; the other one is beautiful and lovely to ride. Both bikes easily capable of 25+ mph through London.

    Having said that, I would like an On-one Track (were made a few years back). Saw one once and have wanted one ever since. Wonder why they’re so difficult to find – perhaps very few were made.

    October 30, 2013 at 9:47 pm #761479
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    earth

    This is what I did – Dolan
    This is what I did – Dolan FXE frame + PlanetX fork and finishing kit.

    October 29, 2013 at 5:47 pm #761477
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    Super Domestique

    ^ good call or if you could
    ^ good call or if you could find one of these possibly:
    http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/revolution-track-13?bct=browse%2fbicycles%2froad-bikes

    October 29, 2013 at 1:08 pm #761475
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    Jimbonic

    Now, I know it gets boos of
    Now, I know it gets boos of derision, but…
    Specialized Langster
    I had a 2008 model and it was great – really fun to ride. I can’t remember whether it mudguard / rack / pannier eyes or not. Probably not; I had SKS race blades on mine. But, it was a joy to jump on and go. I have a 5 mile commute to work and quite regularly it would “accidentally” get extended to 20 miles, just because!
    I imagine you’ll find one for a bargain, as mine got nicked earlier this year!
    Have fun looking and riding.

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