argos selling a fixed

[mickle]

No, i'm saying not only is crap in the first place, but she gets money knocked off it as an employee which is even worse as it's easier to get hold of....

£134.10 to be precise.

 

[zigzag]

And I thought argos sold enough shoot.

I can't even understand why people would buy a bike so cheap - do people not realise that cheap = shoot?

that's usually the case, but not always. once i came across the bike on christmas sale in decathlon - £149 - the price i couldn't resist. all decent quality parts and with few upgrades and swaps for maybe another £100 i ended up with a perfect commuter bike that's ultra reliable, fairly fast and rather comfy. i've traveled vast distances on it and it still works like a swiss clock, despite being abused everyday in all weathers for almost two years.

 

[Jezston]

It's just another permutation of the infamous 'Create' budget fixed gear bike. Do a Google search for them and you'll unearth a mound of horror stories. Just don't bother. It looks horrific, and they are, indeed, horrific.

Are these actually Create bikes, though? I thought Create were cheap and cheerful, not great quality and pretty heavy but fairly tolerable, rather than full on death trap flawed designs like these>

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Are these actually Create bikes, though? I thought Create were cheap and cheerful, not great quality and pretty heavy but fairly tolerable, rather than full on death trap flawed designs like these>

They are sold as Challenge (as we can al see) - Surely not the same company who make these?

 

[Jezston]

It's not a Create.

Argos bike: http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/s...os.co.uk - Your Online Shop for Leisure bikes.

Create bike: http://www.createbikes.com/cs/eshop-detail/crred-92.html

Note the sloping top tube on the create. Then lots of little things like different saddle, cranks, cable routing, rims, spoke pattern and so on. Say what you want about Create bikes, they aren't THAT shoot.

 

[Ibbots]

"FIXED GEAR BICYCLEThey are the scourge of modern bike fashion actually fixies are almost nothing but fashion. In this fast moving world where fashion is playing an increasingly important role in setting and reflecting culture and tastes."

Just so long as you don't want to ride it anywhere.

 

[wheres_my_beard]

Just so long as you don't want to ride it anywhere.

Most people I see in Norwich with fixed gear bikes are pushing them anyways, so this may be perfect.

 

[colinr]

Most people I see in Norwich with fixed gear bikes are pushing them anyways, so this may be perfect

You're hanging out in the wrong places

 

[wheres_my_beard]

You're hanging out in the wrong places

I am usually cycling past them at great speed, spreading a cloud of dust into their moppy hair, christmas jumpers, and loafers.

Well cycling past them at least.

 

[montage]

I see it as a step in the right direction at least, though far from perfect.... this thread stinks of snobs

 

[Jonathing]

Given the differences I've experienced in what I've ordered from Agro's and what I've actually ended up with when I've got it home and assembled it, you might actually end up with something entirely ridable. Or perhaps not.

 

[wheres_my_beard]

I see it as a step in the right direction at least, though far from perfect.... this thread stinks of snobs

You too are making judgments about the quality yet claim you smell snobbery from others. Interesting.

What colour is that kettle?

 

[montage]

You too are making judgments about the quality yet claim you smell snobbery from others. Interesting.

What colour is that kettle?

Now it isn't just snobbery I am smelling, but nobbery as well.


Thread upon thread about BSOs have people saying that for a cheap price, shops like Argos could sell a simple fixie or something of the like. Now it has happened and guess what, people still want to have a good old moan. Yes there is room for improvement with the product but it is a step up from these coiled springy things which ride like the equivalent of trying to run in flip flops.

 

[SportMonkey]

You reckon you can take it off-road?

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Given the differences I've experienced in what I've ordered from Agro's and what I've actually ended up with when I've got it home and assembled it, you might actually end up with something entirely ridable. Or perhaps not.

Or you might get a patio set!!!