Want to buy.......Road Bike...Fixie???

[mtrsprt43]

I have been thinking about buying a road bike and know NOTHING about them. I have looked at some new but would like to get a good used one. Anyone have an extra they can live without? I am not sure on size but a L or XL mtb fits me fine. 56cm or 58cm maybe???? I mainly want it for the set of rollers I got so a Fixie may work. Even with my semi-road tires on the 29er it is load as hell.....

[Rage]

Skinny tire up front, skinny tire out back, pedals and chain going round n round... what's to know? Sounds like a 58 might be ok for you, do a search and you'll find info on converting your inseam into 'proper' frame sizing (a good start anyway).

If you get a fixie, make sure it has a flip-flop hub and a freewheel so you can ride SS instead of fixed (w/ front brake as well). If you've never ridden rollers, you for sure won't want to learn with fixed gears imo...

Rg.

[Gunchie]

You could get one new for around 600 to 800. Make great commuter bikes.

[bikefreak]

k, bike nashbar has a complete road bike fixie for $250. you could buy it and upgrade the parts you don't like. I think you usually want a slightly smaller fixed gear bike. i'm pretty sure velodrome riders ride a slightly smaller size frame than they would on a geared road bike. I believe this is for balance, power and agility since you ride in a tight group with little room to manouver.

[bikefreak]

I think you usually want a slightly smaller fixed gear bike. i'm pretty sure velodrome riders ride a slightly smaller size frame than they would on a geared road bike. I believe this is for balance, power and agility since you ride in a tight group with little room to manouver.