2013 Langster Pro = Uber Fixed Porn

[smokeysmoo]

I agree, it just looks awful IMHOl!!!

FTFY, and that's fine, each to their own as the saying goes.

However, it would be more constructive if people backed up their dislike for one suggestion by maybe being brave and sticking their own neck out and suggesting another one that does float their boat

Or if they have no interest in a particular genre, maybe not commenting at all would be the most appropriate course of action.

I'm not suggesting this is right in your case Alex11, I'll reserve judgement and wait to see if you personally suggest an alternative first

 

[Jezston]

Matt black is so passé.

 

[just jim]

I would have that - if it had a front brake, or alternatively a track to ride one on.

 

[Fab Foodie]

It's given me a hard on ....

 

[Old Plodder]

If I saw that on the road, I'd expect to see a poser somewhere nearby......

 

[smokeysmoo]

If I saw that on the road, I'd expect to see a poser somewhere nearby......

I couldn't agree more, but if you saw it in it's natural environment at the track, the only place it should be................

 

[AndyPeace]

Meh.... tonnes of fixed bikes out there like this.

Got any recomendations? I am planning on getting a fixed wheel bike in the coming weeks, initially for road use. The LBS mostly markets the 'specailised' brand.

 

[mickle]

Is it some kind of badge of honour to have the stem so low and the drops so deep that most peple will never be able to reach them without (a) a good osteopath and (b) stretchy denim. I dont like it because its not what it claims to be. It pretends to be aerodynamic yet theres not a true aero profile on it. And that rear wheel cut away in the seat tube you could drive a London cab through. Its dishonest. A fashion statement masquerading as serious equipment. And for that reason im out.

 

[Sittingduck]

Dont like it

 

[AndyPeace]

lol yeah but any suggestions on a decent fixie?

 

[smokeysmoo]

Is it some kind of badge of honour to have the stem so low and the drops so deep that most peple will never be able to reach them without (a) a good osteopath and (b) stretchy denim. I dont like it because its not what it claims to be. It pretends to be aerodynamic yet theres not a true aero profile on it. And that rear wheel cut away in the seat tube you could drive a London cab through. Its dishonest. A fashion statement masquerading as serious equipment. And for that reason im out.

Thanks Debra

 

[Rob3rt]

Is it some kind of badge of honour to have the stem so low and the drops so deep that most peple will never be able to reach them without (a) a good osteopath and (b) stretchy denim. I dont like it because its not what it claims to be. It pretends to be aerodynamic yet theres not a true aero profile on it. And that rear wheel cut away in the seat tube you could drive a London cab through. Its dishonest. A fashion statement masquerading as serious equipment. And for that reason im out.

LOL

 

[smokeysmoo]

Got any recomendations? I am planning on getting a fixed wheel bike in the coming weeks, initially for road use. The LBS mostly markets the 'specailised' brand.

The Langster is a well regarded bike, but they are also very common as a result. I went for the Fuji Feather in black, and I'm really glad I did. Steel frame, traditional geometry and arguably slightly better components than the Langster, and very importantly, (for me at least), far more exclusive.

The standard bike is great, but for more own preference I've modified the stem and fitted oversized bars. I have standard drops with drop brake levers for road use, and standard drops with keirin grips for track use, that way I can remove the entire braking system in one go and without disconnecting the cables.

I've also got a Stronglight crank and 15T sprocket for the track, but the stock 44:16 gearing goes back on for general road use.

FWIW all bikes from Evans are supplied with two brakes, and a bike with a flip flop rear hub like the Fuji and the Langster will be supplied set up as a single speed. I think you can sign a disclaimer and they will supply it set up fixed, but otherwise it will be SS. Evans will order any bike in for you for a £50 refundable deposit too. Then if you don't like it for any reason you get your deposit back and walk away, or order something else. You can also have a good test ride with Evans as well.

 

[Rob3rt]

Depends what you are looking for in a fixed wheel bike as to what one should/could recommend or what direction to point you in. There are so many different bikes out there, and even more framesets that can be built up. If you want something of a semi-aero shape like this Langster Pro, the Dolan Track Champion as the aero cutaway in the seatube etc, but it had an ugly non-aero seatpost.

 

[Jezston]

but it had an ugly non-aero seatpost.

You take that back.