New Fixed - Langster Steel

[Norry1]

I've just ordered a new Fixie - a Langster Steel http://www.myspokes.co.uk/specialized-langster-steel-chrm-blk-49cm-61cm-2011 which should arrive in the week.

Anyone got one or got any views?

Martin

 

[david1701]

LOL literally about to post this thread, I'm tempted by a langster steel (its gorgeous) I saw in the specialised store in plymouth today (was in to warranty return a busted light).

I like it because its a bit more expensive than building one myself (I had budgetted 300 to do a really nice job, inc getting the frame sprayed/coated) and is absalutely gorgeous. Is it a decent bike and will I die the first time I take it out as 42x16 is right up my gear range gonna try and work out which cog that is and test it on my ride to town tomorrow.

So yeah, your thoughts when it comes will be duly noted

 

[Tim Hall]

Not got one, but it's on my list of possibles to replace my fixer that got run over. Nice classic looks. I'd be interested to see what sort of brake levers it has - the description says "Secondary brake lever"and the picture doesn't show any.

 

[Norry1]

The description says:

Light dual pivot brake, Teflon pivots, forged alloy, w/ standard angle adjustable pads

Martin

 

[al-fresco]

I got the aluminium Langster last month - love it. Done nearly 600 miles on it now, can't believe how much fun it is to ride. I'm not sure why they don't show the brakes in the photo but they do come equipped with front and rear brakes.

 

[david1701]

just rode up a hill I thought hard on 42x18 with panniers and a rack bag so I reckon I can mtfu and cope with 42x16

 

[Norry1]

Well, it's arrived. Looks a bit more retro than expected but very nice. Standover is also a bit higher than ideal, but sure I'll cope. Pics to follow.

Martin

 

[TAV]

Im thinking of getting a fixed bike but i live in a hilly area so i dont want to keep getting off and pushing it all the time as a winter bike what do you lot think.

 

[Rob3rt]

Gear it so you can get up the hills.

 

[al-fresco]

Im thinking of getting a fixed bike but i live in a hilly area so i dont want to keep getting off and pushing it all the time as a winter bike what do you lot think.

I'm lucky enough to live in a place with hills to the west and a plain to the east and I'm happy to report that it's amazing what you can get up on a fixie when the alternative is to get off and push. In fact the scary bit (at first) is getting back down again.

 

[Bicycle]

Im thinking of getting a fixed bike but i live in a hilly area so i dont want to keep getting off and pushing it all the time as a winter bike what do you lot think.

It's hilly-ish where I live (Malvern Hills and to the west the Brecon Beacons). I ride a 69" fixie on the former and around the foothills of the latter.

On the ascents I'd occasionally like slightly lower gearing, but I'm glad of what I have on the descents. Even with 69" gearing, I can easily hit 175+rpm. Don't just think about climboing when you choose a ratio. Descending with crazy-low gears will make you feel like C Chaplin Esq in a speeded-up silent film.