Globe Roll??

[nev]

Anyone know if these bikes are decent, im between a langster and this, same money so which one?

 

[totallyfixed]

You'll need to shout a bit louder Nev, some of our fixed members go to bed early
Just had a quick look as never heard of them, they seem to be made by specialised, so this is probably a bit of a gimmick to try and appeal to city / urban types. The main difference is the bars - straight versus drops, so which ever you prefer. I think also the Langster will be a bit lighter and of course is tried and tested, plus you should be able to hunt around for a good price.
Probably not much use, but someone on here is bound to know more.

 

[colinr]

The black and white one looks nice, I think that's the most important thing about that bike Personally, I'd get the Langster because I've come to love drop bars.

 

[4F]

I agree I would go drops as well. However rather than the Langster I would go for a Pearson Touche http://www.pearsoncycles.co.uk/index.html?action=97

 

[nev]

trying to keep to the budget of about 450 - 500 pounds, so that pearson is a little out, think ill check the others out in the shop and see which fits

 

[4F]

If you could stretch the budget the Genesis flyer looks nice for less than 600

 

[nev]

why, do you think it would be better than the langster?

 

[4F]

I prefer the look of the traditional level top tube of the flyer rather than the sloping tube of the langster. IMO its more pleasing to the eye.

 

[colinr]

Or you could consider the Giant Bowery for £450. I quite like sloping top tubes, but that's because I have one and am used to looking at it. Whatever you go for, your budget will get you a perfectly decent fixie, I'd go for whatever you like the most.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Personally I would go for either the Langster or the Pearson, as someone who already has a Pearson I would go for another one if I could stretch the budget, the latest one looks rather tasty, if a tad expensive.

 

[nev]

Had a look at the off the pegs and after all that i think im going to have a cut at doin one myself. Theres a second hand campione for sale locally, anyone know anything about these? Heres the ad:
CAMPIONE light steel frame 61cm, good paint
Shimano head set, Italmanubri mod. Europa alluminun handlebar with DIAcompe VX brake levers, brake sidepull and gears lever
Tracer alluminun crankset 170mm

This seem alright to you guys?