Commuting bikes

Grandpa's Spells · Post by **Grandpa's Spells** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:17 pm

Guys, still shopping and trying to understand the difference between some of my options.

Looking for a single speed bike that can take 32c tires with fenders. This is actually a rather limited selection. "Common" choices are:

Surly Cross Check ~$1k
Bianchi San Jose: ~$800 (they make the same frame for Gitane)
Redline 925 ~$325 used

These are all steel frame bikes with seemingly similar components. Outside of brand name, what's the difference between say, a $500, $800, & $1,000 bike? I'm not reluctant to pay for quality, but it's not clear what the differences are.

Blaidd Drwg · Post by **Blaidd Drwg** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 1:04 am

Surly is a little more bombproof and lot more versatile, but really...between the other two it comes to feel. Redline used to be a very legit builder for BMX and cross. I don;t know anymore. Personally between those bikes for what you want...comes bike fit and price.

Grandpa's Spells · Post by **Grandpa's Spells** » Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:54 pm

Finalizing selection. Some bikes that fit the recommended criteria fall under the category of "track frames," like the Surly Steamroller (single speed, takes 32c tires with fenders). I'm wondering if a track bike may suck for going 10 miles in traffic.

Is this a meaningful thing to think about?

Blaidd Drwg · Post by **Blaidd Drwg** » Tue Nov 05, 2013 11:17 pm

Grandpa's Spells wrote:Finalizing selection. Some bikes that fit the recommended criteria fall under the category of "track frames," like the Surly Steamroller (single speed, takes 32c tires with fenders). I'm wondering if a track bike may suck for going 10 miles in traffic.

Is this a meaningful thing to think about?

Avoid "track" frames...geometry is twitchy in the extreme. The surly is fairly sluggish however. I was shopping for a bike for my son and ran across this and thought it might fit the bill for you.

Torker U-district, has flip flop hub, fairly cheap as well.

Grandpa's Spells · Post by **Grandpa's Spells** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:25 am

Cool, thanks. Similar to the one I posted the specs about the other day, though this one is $599.

Was surprised at the light weight and economy of effort. Big difference between the 10 yo Schwinn High Plains I've been riding.

Blaidd Drwg · Post by **Blaidd Drwg** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 4:43 am

Grandpa's Spells wrote:Cool, thanks. Similar to the one I posted the specs about the other day, though this one is $599.

Was surprised at the light weight and economy of effort. Big difference between the 10 yo Schwinn High Plains I've been riding.

That's a pretty bike.

Turdacious · Post by **Turdacious** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 4:55 am

Grandpa's Spells wrote:Finalizing selection. Some bikes that fit the recommended criteria fall under the category of "track frames," like the Surly Steamroller (single speed, takes 32c tires with fenders). I'm wondering if a track bike may suck for going 10 miles in traffic.

Is this a meaningful thing to think about?

Serious question-- how much do you want it to suck? Depending on your situation, more of the right suckiness may be better.

Master_Blaster · Post by **Master_Blaster** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:33 am

Allow me to attempt to un-gay this fucking thread.....

Protobuilder · Post by **Protobuilder** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:36 am

Master_Blaster wrote:Allow me to attempt to un-gay this fucking thread.....

by posting a piece of crap bike?

Grandpa's Spells · Post by **Grandpa's Spells** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:38 am

Turdacious wrote:
Grandpa's Spells wrote:Finalizing selection. Some bikes that fit the recommended criteria fall under the category of "track frames," like the Surly Steamroller (single speed, takes 32c tires with fenders). I'm wondering if a track bike may suck for going 10 miles in traffic.

Is this a meaningful thing to think about?
Serious question-- how much do you want it to suck? Depending on your situation, more of the right suckiness may be better.

I assume you're asking if increased effort per mile may be a good thing? My is I would rather have the option of an easy ride into work, and 10 miles in rush hour is going to be a pain to begin with. On days where I want to work harder, I can go faster and/or take a longer route.

Master_Blaster · Post by **Master_Blaster** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:39 am

Terry B. wrote:
Master_Blaster wrote:Allow me to attempt to un-gay this fucking thread.....

by posting a piece of crap bike?

Turdacious · Post by **Turdacious** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:42 pm

Master_Blaster wrote:Allow me to attempt to un-gay this fucking thread.....

Put down the donut Pyle

nafod · Post by **nafod** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 1:24 pm

Master_Blaster wrote:Allow me to attempt to un-gay this fucking thread.....

Found at the Skanks Who Shop at Walmart site.

Master_Blaster · Post by **Master_Blaster** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 3:44 pm

Turdacious wrote:
Master_Blaster wrote:Allow me to attempt to un-gay this fucking thread.....

Put down the donut Pyle

I'm cultivating mass. Fuck off.

Master_Blaster · Post by **Master_Blaster** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 3:53 pm

nafod wrote:
Master_Blaster wrote:Allow me to attempt to un-gay this fucking thread.....

Shop at Walmart.

Congratulations!! You just solved three pages of Phaggotry.

Turdacious · Post by **Turdacious** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 6:32 pm

Master_Blaster wrote:
I'm cultivating mass. Fuck off.

Time to change the dosage on your meds runt.

Master_Blaster · Post by **Master_Blaster** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 7:28 pm

Turdacious wrote:
Master_Blaster wrote:
I'm cultivating mass. Fuck off.
Time to change the dosage on your meds runt.

Oh....wow....right on time Turdacious. I was hoping for a fat joke

Turdacious · Post by **Turdacious** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 1:13 am

Master_Blaster wrote:
Turdacious wrote:
Master_Blaster wrote:
I'm cultivating mass. Fuck off.
Time to change the dosage on your meds runt.
Oh....wow....right on time Turdacious. I was hoping for a fat joke

You bust tape and barely meet minimum PT standards. You're hardly in a position to knock anyone for their choice of cardio.

Master_Blaster · Post by **Master_Blaster** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 1:17 am

Turdacious wrote:
Master_Blaster wrote:
Turdacious wrote:
Master_Blaster wrote:
I'm cultivating mass. Fuck off.
Time to change the dosage on your meds runt.
Oh....wow....right on time Turdacious. I was hoping for a fat joke
You bust tape and barely meet minimum PT standards. You're hardly in a position to knock anyone for their choice of cardio.

....At what point did I knock anyone for their choice of Cardio? Minimum passing score is what 180? Yeah Even at my heaviest I've never dipped below a 275. Kiss my fucking ass you D.C Desk Jockey faggot

Turdacious · Post by **Turdacious** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:11 am

Master_Blaster wrote:
Turdacious wrote:
Master_Blaster wrote:
Turdacious wrote:
Master_Blaster wrote:
I'm cultivating mass. Fuck off.
Time to change the dosage on your meds runt.
Oh....wow....right on time Turdacious. I was hoping for a fat joke
You bust tape and barely meet minimum PT standards. You're hardly in a position to knock anyone for their choice of cardio.

....At what point did I knock anyone for their choice of Cardio? Minimum passing score is what 180? Yeah Even at my heaviest I've never dipped below a 275. Kiss my fucking ass you D.C Desk Jockey faggot

Obsessive thread shitting, similar posting style, familiar narcissistic need for attention-- you're not like runt at all.

Master_Blaster · Post by **Master_Blaster** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:19 am

Turdacious wrote:
Master_Blaster wrote:
Turdacious wrote:
Master_Blaster wrote:
Turdacious wrote:
Master_Blaster wrote:
I'm cultivating mass. Fuck off.
Time to change the dosage on your meds runt.
Oh....wow....right on time Turdacious. I was hoping for a fat joke
You bust tape and barely meet minimum PT standards. You're hardly in a position to knock anyone for their choice of cardio.

....At what point did I knock anyone for their choice of Cardio? Minimum passing score is what 180? Yeah Even at my heaviest I've never dipped below a 275. Kiss my fucking ass you D.C Desk Jockey faggot
Obsessive thread shitting, similar posting style, familiar narcissistic need for attention-- you're not like runt at all.

Yup. Dead to rights.

Master_Blaster · Post by **Master_Blaster** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:19 am

Turdacious wrote:
Master_Blaster wrote:
Turdacious wrote:
Master_Blaster wrote:
Turdacious wrote:
Master_Blaster wrote:
I'm cultivating mass. Fuck off.
Time to change the dosage on your meds runt.
Oh....wow....right on time Turdacious. I was hoping for a fat joke
You bust tape and barely meet minimum PT standards. You're hardly in a position to knock anyone for their choice of cardio.

....At what point did I knock anyone for their choice of Cardio? Minimum passing score is what 180? Yeah Even at my heaviest I've never dipped below a 275. Kiss my fucking ass you D.C Desk Jockey faggot
Obsessive thread shitting, similar posting style, familiar narcissistic need for attention-- you're not like runt at all.

Yup. Dead to rights.

buckethead · Post by **buckethead** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:54 pm

I like the FlyKly smart wheel.

http://www.flykly.com

Blaidd Drwg · Post by **Blaidd Drwg** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 8:22 pm

BucketHead wrote:I like the FlyKly smart wheel.

http://www.flykly.com

That has real potential.

TerryB · Post by **TerryB** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 8:30 pm

Master_Blaster wrote:Allow me to attempt to un-gay this fucking thread.....

I hope she doesn't get pulled over in Deming, New Mexico.

IGX

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