Fixed bike thoughts

[AndyPeace]

Looking to get a fixie, I'd contemplated this:

Mostly because the LBS markets this brand... any other suggestions?

 

[simon.r]

If you want to ride it on the road you'll need at least a front brake - the bike you've pictured looks like a track specific bike to me.

 

[AndyPeace]

If you want to ride it on the road you'll need at least a front brake - the bike you've pictured looks like a track specific bike to me.

It is spec'd with front and rear brakes, but yeah the picture shows no brakes. I guess thats somekinda advertising thing? Fully agree it needs a front brake and would not consider riding on the roads without one

 

[simon.r]

Ah, fair enough.

Personal choice would be the On-One Macinato, but only because I have one and like it (This could be one of those threads where everyone recommends their own bike!)

 

[smokeysmoo]

I was going to get that same bike but the 2012 version as I preferred the colours, then I saw the Fuji Feather and went for that instead. Glad I did as although the Langster sells in bigger numbers I much prefer something more exclusive.

Here's mine fully track ready, and I'll be on Manchester Velodrome with her tomorrow morning at 8am .

 

[mcshroom]

The on one bikes do look very good. I currently have a singlespeed adapted from a cheap claud butler hybrid, but I'm tempted to replace it with an on-one pompino eventually.

 

[Ian H]

An old frame with long dropouts and various bits and pieces suits me.

 

[AndyPeace]

I was going to get that same bike but the 2012 version as I preferred the colours, then I saw the Fuji Feather and went for that instead. Glad I did as although the Langster sells in bigger numbers I much prefer something more exclusive.

Here's mine fully track ready, and I'll be on Manchester Velodrome with her tomorrow morning at 8am .

Nice pic! Looks like I might have to abandon the LBS and travel 30 miles to Evans since I can try more bikes there, I think it's my better option. Your exclusiveness won't be compromised if I go for the Fuji, as they appear to only have lemon or white frames left

 

[mcshroom]

Genesis flyer looks good as well

 

[simon.r]

The on one bikes do look very good. I currently have a singlespeed adapted from a cheap claud butler hybrid, but I'm tempted to replace it with an on-one pompino eventually.

The Pompino and Macinato are very different beasts. Apart from the brake fittings they look similar on paper, but the Macinato is much sharper handling - not in a twitchy way, but in a 'think and you've changed direction' kind of way. The Pompino is, by comparison, quite ponderous. Both are excellent frames in my opinion, just different.

 

[biggs682]

i have a Macianto and totally agree re comments here compared to the Pompino , if i have a comment its i wish i had gone for bigger frame size so if anybody fancies a 51 cm sized Macianto message me

 

[Seamab]

The on one bikes do look very good. I currently have a singlespeed adapted from a cheap claud butler hybrid, but I'm tempted to replace it with an on-one pompino eventually.

I've had a Pompino for a fair few years now as my winter bike. Apart from the brakes it came with it's been excellent. A very comfy ride. Never thought of it as ponderous. It even crashes well! You may remember....?

 

[Cycleops]

Have you ever ridden a fixie for any length of time? If you haven't I'd advise you do so to find out if it suits you or buy a cheapie converted.

 

[mcshroom]

I've had a Pompino for a fair few years now as my winter bike. Apart from the brakes it came with it's been excellent. A very comfy ride. Never thought of it as ponderous. It even crashes well! You may remember....?

Oh I remember (although I was climbing that hill too slowly to witness the crash). I'm hoping it would be able to fit Schwalbe snow studs in the winter

 

[rb58]

Have you ever ridden a fixie for any length of time? If you haven't I'd advise you do so to find out if it suits you or buy a cheapie converted.

^^^^ This.

I bought a BSO fixed off Fleabay and rode it for a while before talking the plunge and getting a Pinarello Catena - which I absolutely love. The Fleabay special is now consigned to hack duties (and actually does a very good job of it).

I'm now looking for a third Fixed (this one with mudguards) as a winter commuter.