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- CommentAuthorwurlwidehussla
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2009 edited
i wanna buy my first fixed gear bike and im wondering which bike do you guys prefer. the SE Draft is about $40 cheaper than the Mercier at $310 vs $350 for the Mercier. i plan on switching up the parts on the bike also. otherwise, can someone tell me if there is another similiar bike in price or just a good starter fixie thats not hurtin my wallet? thanks.
EDIT: thanks for all of your help guys. but it is now a battle between the Mercier Kilo TT and the Windsor Hour.
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- CommentAuthorclo_iam
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2009
kilo tt for sure. SE draft is cheaper, but comes with cheaper parts, heavier frame, and not very good. -
- CommentAuthoralexisfaster
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2009
windsor "the hour" is only 299. i havent heard anything bad about it -
- CommentAuthorfilthpunx
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2009
go for the mercier that would be your best bet in my opinion. those frames are pretty nice,way better looking than anything else in that price range and would be a great first fixie(if you dont like it,its cheap so no biggie and if you do you can upgradethis and that and you wont be putting money into junk -
- CommentAuthormuckymucky
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2009 edited
go for the mercier~ many have suggested the kilo tt to be a good upgrader frame for its geometry, alloy, etc.
if thats the stock SE Draft finished product.. the cranks, chainring.. pedals, seat all look so generic
i dont know about the hour... i havent had anyone i know own a windsor hour but in this picture, it looks like the windsor has an unattractive geometry to my eyes~
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- CommentAuthorfilthpunx
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2009
arent the SE's singlespeed also, and not fixed? -
- CommentAuthorclo_iam
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2009
^^yes, the se draft stock wheelset come with singlespeed. The crankset is very bad too. BTW I am selling my kilo tt frame and fork with stock stem, seatpost, and saddle (sz 53cm and in black). Message me if you're interested -
- CommentAuthorRideEveryday
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2009
Kilo TT for sure, especially if it is between the bikes pittured. The Kilo TT definitely won't give you too many headaches. Replace the tires and pedals and the bike will last you a while. -
- CommentAuthorwurlwidehussla
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2009
thanks alot guys. this is the exact reason i joined this forum. only thing is now u guys got me thinking between the Windsor Hour vs the Kilo TT. haha thanks again. -
- CommentAuthortangsuto
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2009
I'm a firm believer that the Kilo TT is the best bang for your buck. -
- CommentAuthorbobbysiegs
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2009
What about Republic bike??? $344 for a complete, i think its $378 with shipping. custom colored pretty much everything...
www.republicbike.com -
- CommentAuthoradriano
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2009
my kilo tt has been performing very well, and i couldnt be happier with it. i vouch. -
- CommentAuthorterrible_one49
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2009
Kilo TT. -
- CommentAuthortstadum
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2009
right on terrible_one49... Kilo TT for sure. -
- CommentAuthorhardsole5280
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2009
Just don't buy a kilo tt to race on the track, as the bottom bracket is not regulation height. -
- CommentAuthoradriano
- CommentTimeMar 15th 2009
Posted By: hardsole5280Just don't buy a kilo tt to race on the track, as the bottom bracket is not regulation height.
is the bottom bracket too low? -
- CommentAuthoradriano
- CommentTimeMar 15th 2009 edited
sorry, please delete this! i posted in the wrong window!
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