Hey guys, I need advice to buy a new bicycle for commuting to work (and also start delivering after work) I've been using pic related for a year or so now and it was pretty comfy, but I realized that parts and replacements for that kind of bike are rare and very expensive for some reasonTo the point that I think is better to just buy a new bike and just forget about it, I have like 300 bucks so maybe I get a cheap fixed gear or single speed since I liked that kind of bikeBut do you think I could get a gravel bike with my budget? what bike do you recommend me?
for that budget buy refurbished from your local bike shop. You're better off test riding bikes they actually have versus ordering cheap shit from the Internet that might not be a good fit for you
replacement parts for a 700c single speed are rare and expensive?
I don't think a single thing on that bike costs more than $20
>>2020577If the bike's for work, then you're looking at an investment, and the reality is , assuming you steer clear of the hipster tax, you get what you pay for.Caveat: There are some absolute bargains out there in the used market, but you need to know what you're looking for, what you're looking at and a little bit of luck.I know bikes, have all the tools and enjoy servicing and fixing bikes, so I can get a decent reliable bike up and running for very little money. If you want a decent reliable bike out of the box then you need to buy new, and you really should try and save at least a few hundred dollars more.This >>2020580 is a great compromise suggestion.
Cost of what? I wear out more pairs of pants than I do any bike component. You can always have more bikes - rain bike / Monday bike / blue bike / beater / race . . .
Assuming you're a tall boi who needs the 29" wheels, is a bike shop likely to have a cheaper bike than the $200-300 one you can get at walmart?
>>2020577not sure what you're trying to say as picrel looks super simple, single speed and rim brakes. what parts are supposed to be rare and expensive? is this ai generated or something?
>>2020577There's nothing you can wear out on that bike that you can't replace for few bucks. PadsTiresChainGrease OilYou either don't know how to adjust the bike and you don't want to learnOr you just want a new bike. Your best choice is bikes direct. There's only one single speed under $300 And it's sold out. Or you can put drops on your bike. Bars, rim tape, brake levers, cables and new pads should run you $140 after tax. Add new chain and tires and you are looking at $200. If you lube everything it will feel new again
>>2020577You don't need to buy parts from the same manufactuer, that's why the parts seem so expensive. Like everyone said there's nothing on that bike you can't replace for less than $50 asides from the wheels.
>>20205776KU single speed, ive been like 2,000 miles on mine and only had to replace the inner tubes same as any other bike. Only like 20 pounds which is nice. Won’t break. I had weak legs and couldn’t bike up hills with one gear, but now i can climb mountains with ease. $200. Doesn’t add a bunch of ugly branding and gimmicks it’s just a simple clean bike. Like i just said you get used to the single speed, you don’t need gears once your legs are toned a bit. Im intentionally rough of mine too so i have an excuse to get the aluminum version, i have the steel, but it still has held up.
>>2022754Based
>>2020577see if there are any decent fixies on marketplace. Don't get anything with colored wheels etc because they're shit. You might find a Fuji Feather or Kona Paddywagon etc. Be prepared to drive a bit
>>2021729probably some vintage quill stem shit or something
>>2022754do you seriously ride flat bars when people can see you?
>>2024654who gives a fuck?
>>2020577>But do you think I could get a gravel bike with my budget?No. Some basic market research would tell you that yourself.
