my first fixed wheel bike... budget £500 ish any suggestions ?

[cycling fisherman]

I have been looking at this felt which is due to be launched in january...

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Felt_Dispatch_2010/5360045931/

opinions ?

or further suggestions ?

thankyou.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

On-One have a special offer at the moment on the excellent Pompino - £499.

http://www.planet-x-warehouse.co.uk/acatalog/NEW____On-One_Pompino_Fixed_Gear_Build.html

 

[Keith Oates]

They're both nice bikes but for looks the Felt edges it for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[colinr]

I don't know what the specs really mean but the Felt looks very nice. As do the Specialized Langster, Kona Paddy Wagon and Genesis Flyer. IMHO of course.

 

[irontam]

...or build yourself one and go on holiday with the spare 400 notes.

 

[swee'pea99]

A word to the wise...friend of mine had a Genesis Flyer...for all of two months. Nice new fixies are scrote magnets...

 

[robin IX]

...or build yourself one and go on holiday with the spare 400 notes.

+1 I built up mine for a hundred squids. Go for the holiday.

 

[Cranks]

Build your own

Or

Focale Relax, stylish

 

[Ashtrayhead]

They're both nice bikes but for looks the Felt edges it for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've decided that I will get one! I already own a Felt Z80 road bike and it is the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden, so I'm hoping the Dispatch will be similar. Being an old bugger prone to back aches I am very impressed with the Felt and have only changed the saddle.

And they look good!

 

[Fab Foodie]

Looks fine to me!
Takes mudguards and a rack if required and a good price for ht=ydroformed frame and carbon fork. Many won't take full guards and IMO fixies are great winter bikes.
Pompino's excellent too.
I also like the Pearson Touche.

As others said if you can find a good cheap donor bike, DIY is cheapest, but good donors are now hard to find since fixies became so trendy. 10 years ago you could hardly give old 531 road-bikes away, now reasonable condition ones are getting costly.
Give one a test-ride, it all looks fine.

 

[Ashtrayhead]

I've just ordered my Felt from Evans, with 10% off in their January sale!

 

[Farky]

I've not long had a Langster and I really like it. I used to have an Allez to commute on and when the weather was nice I used to take my Viner but at the moment, if the sun is out, the Viner doesn't even get a look in for the commute! I find the langster easy to ride, quick and it handles well IMO. In terms of commuting, it's converted me to a fixed!!

 

[Farky]

I've not long had a Langster and I really like it. I used to have an Allez to commute on and when the weather was nice I used to take my Viner but at the moment, if the sun is out, the Viner doesn't even get a look in for the commute! I find the langster easy to ride, quick and it handles well IMO. In terms of commuting, it's converted me to a fixed!!

 

[Ashtrayhead]

My Despatch has arrived and I've managed to get it set up for a try-out tomorrow! It looks lovely, and it's very light!

 

[skudupnorth]

Looking at a Langster myself if the boss allows another bike ! One keeps teasing me in Evans.....i wish it would'nt !!!