Charger or flyer fixie?

[noadapter]

Hi knowledgeable fellows

So l've decided to get my hands on a Fixed/single speed bicycle but unsure which to go for i know someone who is selling a Charger Plug(2010) for £300, but i'm liking the Genesis Flyer and if i bought it through the cycle to work scheme i could get one for around the same price.

So the question is should i lay down £300 for the charger or buy a new Flyer through the cycle to work scheme??

 

[colinr]

Both perfectly decent bikes, get the one you prefer.
I'd choose the flyer myself.

 

[gaz]

Flyer will have better quality components to the Charger but i've had a bad run in with Genesis Customer support so they are a steer clear for me.

 

[Woz!]

"Charge".

£300 sounds a bit steep for a second hand Plug to be honest. Mine wasn't far off that for new (was a bargain, but still!)

 

[smokeysmoo]

£300 sounds a bit steep for a second hand Plug to be honest.

^+1 Shop around, don't know what size your after, but you could potentially pick up a spanking new bike for that sort of coinage. Abuse Google and see what pops up

 

[wheres_my_beard]

Take a look on Gumtree too, there's a few knocking around on there at (slightly) lower prices than that.

 

[mightyquin]

I'd say £200 - £250 would be a more realistic price for the secondhand Charge, so unless you can negotiate the price go for the new bike.

 

[calibanzwei]

Use a Plug myself - love it

 

[GrumpyGregry]

if getting a secondhand plug be aware the paint finish is less than robust. if you stare at it hard it scratches.

 

[Tynan]

common as muck

 

[Je ta Dawes]

I've had my Flyer for nearly a year - honestly the most fun you can have on two wheels and the only things I've changed are the tyres for Gatorskins after a run of punctures last winter; my knee-caps do occassionally threaten to come off when I've got a tail-wind on the way into work though...

 

[Zoiders]

Get the Flyer.

Some of the cheaper/older Plugs are gas pipers with cup and cone hubs.

 

[clarion]

I ride a Ridgeback Solo, which is the rebadged Genesis Skyline. Pretty much the same as the Flyer, but with options for mudguards & rack. Great bike.