Well stretching forks doesn’t do any bad as far as I can tell - I rode on them for a good six months + collisions.
Will it wreck anything after six months?
Not that I can tell.
I just chucked my wheels onto my other frame, they’re fine. As for the forks, they’re not being used but after six months, still good.
I’ll probably just stretch it a bit and then squeeze it onto my wheelset
I’ll take a picture and post.
I have been building a fixed gear commuter for a few months and have now decided to look into getting into trick riding as I rode BMX for a while a few years ago and wouldn’t mind getting back into something similar.
After a bit of research I have decided to go with a Volume “Cutter” frame and “Thrasher” forks (based on the recommendation/stock of my local shop and some internet research).
I currently have velocity rims and charge riser bars (I will most likely keep the rims as I’m trying to keep the cost down but would like to replace the bars).
Just wanted some advice/opinions if this is the best option and also a recommendation on cranks/bars.
I’d also like some advice as I’m looking at a fixie/SS for about $800.
I don’t really have the time to build something up completely from scratch, I did that with my last bike but it’s far too small now and I need a replacement fairly soon.
I’m looking at a Bianchi Pista that’s 2nd hand but it will most likely be too small as I am 6’2".
If that doesn’t work out I think I will get the Globe Roll 1 (2011) as it is $800, comes with all the things I need and seems pretty decent for a complete.
I’d just like to get a 2nd and more experienced opinion if anyone could offer it,
Cheers.
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cell bikes.
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use the search function.
Have a look on bike exchange, there are a heap of bikes on sale at the moment.
I did search and found nothing particularly relevant to the Globe as that was what I was asking about.
Would you say the Cell is a better alternative to the Globe?
Personally I like the Globe a bit better but if the Cell is a much better buy then I would definitely consider it.
Also, I’ve had a look on Bike Exchange and that’s how I found the Globe.
I was just asking if it was an alright buy or to be avoided and if there were better alternatives for a similar price.
Thanks for your help anyhow.
ok. i don’t know anything about the globe, apart from they are made by specialized who generally make good bikes. you can also purchase them at the fitzroy revolution, so they must be totally kicking rad bikes.
the first page of this thread will help you out with other alternatives.
Globe>cell
user and all round hard man jaydoug has a globe roll these days, he’s spec’t up all the parts but seems to enjoy the frame
except for when it caused his knee to stop working.
hey:)
quick question which wheelset would you get for a black visp style frame out of these two options.
or
thanks:)
Velocity, but not red. Unless that’s what you want.
hi guys,
just got myself my first fixie and I got the saddle changed to a San Marco Ponza as recommended by BSC and got about $20 off it. It still doesnt feel as comfortable as I thought it would. I reckon it might need a breaking in period coz it is new or is it meant to feel comfortable straight away?
How long should I wait before it breaks in and if it doesnt how long before I should consider getting a new saddle?
give it another week. saddles are personal, so what works for the folk at BSC may not work for you. a good bike store will let you test a number of different models.
Thanks Brendan
My butt is feeling it today so looks like it’ll take a bit of a beating for the week and hopefully by then my seat is comfortable
^ I got excited then, I thought Shortsie had returned.