# first fixie
**URL:** https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730
**Category:** Fixed Street
**Created:** [March 23, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730 "2019-03-23T14:02:24Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 2
### Author:  [@drowsy](https://fixed.org.au/u/drowsy)
#### Post date: [March 23, 2019, 7:12pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/21 "2019-03-23T19:12:21Z")
I would get an AVENTON or a Kilo TT but they don’t ship to AUST ☹
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### Author:  [@LAM](https://fixed.org.au/u/LAM)
#### Post date: [March 23, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/22 "2019-03-23T21:53:58Z")
I’d recommend a steel frame, they ride a little smoother, but either of the Fuji’s should be ok.
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### Author:  [@Bigadz](https://fixed.org.au/u/Bigadz)
#### Post date: [March 23, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/23 "2019-03-23T22:01:50Z")
> [@diddy](#):
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> I’ve never seen a good SE bike. They’re cheap and shit and just made to look trendy.
Truth. I’ve had two (got them cheap) and they’re terrible.
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### Author:  [@drowsy](https://fixed.org.au/u/drowsy)
#### Post date: [March 23, 2019, 11:18pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/24 "2019-03-23T23:18:48Z")
I see there’s a few bianchi ,felt and malvern star around on bike exchange… how do they rate?
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### Author:  [@drowsy](https://fixed.org.au/u/drowsy)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/25 "2019-03-24T00:04:38Z")
Just came across this … carbon fibre… too good to be true?
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### Author:  [@drowsy](https://fixed.org.au/u/drowsy)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2019, 12:07am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/26 "2019-03-24T00:07:11Z")
[http://https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/265211754425545/](http://https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/265211754425545/)
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### Author:  [@drowsy](https://fixed.org.au/u/drowsy)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/27 "2019-03-24T00:11:55Z")
[https://imgshare.io/image/J2kMd](https://imgshare.io/image/J2kMd)
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### Author:  [@whatever\_really](https://fixed.org.au/u/whatever_really)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2019, 4:09am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/28 "2019-03-24T04:09:56Z")
> [@drowsy](#):
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> basically if I gave you $800 what would you buy?
I’d buy my Affinity track bike on gumtree
The carbon wheels cost me over $600 alone
[https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/south-yarra/men-s-bicycles/affinity-track-bike/1213638591?utm\_campaign=socialbuttons&utm\_content=app\_ios&utm\_medium=social&utm\_source=ios\_social](https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/south-yarra/men-s-bicycles/affinity-track-bike/1213638591?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ios_social)
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### Author:  [@HeavyMetalCyclist](https://fixed.org.au/u/HeavyMetalCyclist)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2019, 10:33am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/29 "2019-03-24T10:33:24Z")
if u don’t buy Danye’s bike (above) will call cops on you.
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### Author:  [@drowsy](https://fixed.org.au/u/drowsy)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/30 "2019-03-24T14:37:38Z")
I can’t really… im a 55cm
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### Author:  [@drowsy](https://fixed.org.au/u/drowsy)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/31 "2019-03-24T14:40:24Z")
also is STATE Bike Co worthy? Coz im seriously considering the Fuji Comp or the Feather.
- [www.StateBicycle.com](http://www.statebicycle.com) \*
State got deals on atm
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### Author:  [@rolly](https://fixed.org.au/u/rolly)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/32 "2019-03-24T15:40:41Z")
Fuji Feather or older Fuji Track Pros etc.
Kona Paddywagon/All City/Bianchi/Apollo track/surly steamroller etc.
but off the shelf singlespeeds/fixies are all usually pretty average until you get to the Fuji Feather ~$800 in my experience.
if you’ve got time, set up saved searches for the above on ebay & gumtree & wait for a pre-built second hand option for around the $600-$800 mark.
or just get something you like the look of & accept you’ll probs have/want to replace/upgrade bits as you go.
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### Author:  [@drowsy](https://fixed.org.au/u/drowsy)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2019, 3:54pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/33 "2019-03-24T15:54:13Z")
this one looks pretty good.
[State Simpson 4130 Core Line](https://www.statebicycle.com/collections/sale/products/70-the-simpsons-x-state-bicycle-co-color-block-4130-core-line-w-drop-bars-55-cm-new-sample-model)
ends up to be $635 AUS dollar
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### Author:  [@HeavyMetalCyclist](https://fixed.org.au/u/HeavyMetalCyclist)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/34 "2019-03-24T16:15:50Z")
What are you looking to get out of this thread? Confirmation of what you already want? Or actual advice? As already mentioned, most of the bikes you have linked are bog average. That said, if you like the look if it, just buy it. The advice on this forum will be, probably, to take your time and find a good second hand bike.
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### Author:  [@drowsy](https://fixed.org.au/u/drowsy)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/35 "2019-03-24T16:18:59Z")
sorry alright yeh… ill go with my instinct … thanks for help fellas
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### Author:  [@HeavyMetalCyclist](https://fixed.org.au/u/HeavyMetalCyclist)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/36 "2019-03-24T16:25:06Z")
Rip fixies, never forget.
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### Author:  [@whatever\_really](https://fixed.org.au/u/whatever_really)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/37 "2019-03-24T19:01:22Z")
I’m also a 55cm that’s why it has a 140mm stem, it looks pro AF and long stems save lives and get you laid.
If u decide it’s to pro/rad for you sell the frame and buy another.
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### Author:  [@Big\_Banana\_Bob](https://fixed.org.au/u/Big_Banana_Bob)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/38 "2019-03-24T21:10:51Z")
> [@whatever\_really](#):
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> …
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> long stems save lives and get you laid…
Finally, a rational explanation why I haven’t been able to get a root since my divorce.
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### Author:  [@whatever\_really](https://fixed.org.au/u/whatever_really)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/39 "2019-03-24T21:17:01Z")
3T 140 job done, works for any gender any non binary and is 100%LGBQ certified.
This actually may be a 130? Anyhow same applies.
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### Author:  [@jaseyjase](https://fixed.org.au/u/jaseyjase)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/first-fixie/157730/40 "2019-03-24T21:42:16Z")
bud, join the Perth Fixed Gear Track Parts market facebook group. Plenty of decent gear on there.
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