I've been riding my Aventon Cordoba for over 3 years now with over 10000km and the frame holds up as strong as ever! Love the bike, what a joy to ride every time. It's a real shame that Aventon abandoned fixed bikes altogether and are now focusing only on e-bikes :(
I'm from Austria (not Australia) and I bought my Aventon from a shop in Vienna. You can't buy their bikes online in Europe but there are far more dealers than they show on their homepage. Btw as you probably have seen in the results of the last rhc, the Aventon factory team is on the first place overall. Also my friends told me not to buy an Aventon, because they said that there are better bikes for that price (like Colossi or Dolan). Still did it and I'm absolutely happy with it.
Hello. I've been watching you're videos off an on for a while. I've had my eye on the Kilo TT as my first fix gear since I've heard you mention it. As I was getting closer to purchasing I was looking at the Kilo WT. I liked the green color, the wider tire clearance, and the handle bar set up. However, today I just bought a Fuji Feather. I should be getting it Friday and I'm pumped. I got the green one, and I'm going to run it stock except for adding some leather wraps on the handle bars for more grip. Brown to match the seat keeping it proper. I'm also going to run it single speed at first, so much for fixie points. The biggest reason I ended up going for the Feather was the personalized experience for buying it at a bike shop from someone who knew what he was talking about. He made sure I got the right size and will build it to my specifications free of charge. I ended up paying $490 for the bike and the straps. Thanks for your content, it's been a great help. God bless you and Merry Christmas. I'll send some picks after I get it.
I've been on the Aventon Cordoba 2017 LE since it came out and I LOVE IT! It's a great value and to know that's the frame their Factory team is racing Red Hook Crit on gives me confidence in the bike. Their team is killing it on these $300 frames compared to the really expensive Specialized and Pinerello bikes they're racing againts. Their customer service is great too!
I got my Kilo TT Pro yesterday and I’m VERY happy with it. Solid bike, I got the Shark Grey color. Every component seems of good quality. Two things I’m replacing right away; the saddle and pedals, that’s it nothing else. No broken parts, bent, or scratched.
yeay.... my bike is on that list!!! I got the Fuji feather in that mint color. Upgrades so far include TRP RRL SR hood-levers, Brooks saddle and bartape and continental grand prix 4000 s II tires. Also clipless pedals from shimano and a longer BLB seattube. Cables and Breaks are pink... which creates a nice contrast to the frame. I'm proud of it
I'm not new to bikes but new to this style. Got a cordoba because of this video. Absolutely love it. Just grabbed some eggbeaters off one of my old BMX race bikes and added head/tail lights. Rides like a dream but I think I'm gonna have to run chain tensioner. No matter how tight I get the rear wheel it will eventually work loose just a bit to where it's slightly crooked and I can feel the drag from it trying to track sideways.
It's now 2023 and if you're looking for a good fixed gear, try to find an Aventon Cordoba in your size. I picked one up a year ago for $150. I had it gone over front to back at a shop I trust and have been enjoying it ever since. If the one you find still has its stock Kenda Criterium tires on it, chuck those for a pair of folding Continental Ultra Sport III. They transformed the ride and ease of riding for me.
I've been riding a Fuji Track for two months, it cost me around 400 USD and I have to say that except for pedals and straps (which I am planning to upgrade eventually) and the saddle (as one can normally expect from a default saddle) I'm totally in love for this bike!
Zach, I purchased my kilo tt pro because of your in depth reviews. All i can say is that it is a legit bike and has treated me well so far! I have upgraded to a brooks cambium c17, brooks bar tape and 25c thickslick tires. all in all it is a legit ride and well worth the 450usd. After seeing your review of some of the aventon bikes my only option was the kilo tt pro due to my height. I ride a 61cm and there just in not a whole lot out there for the quality and price. Cheers for great info and a great video.
I am surprised going single speed doesn't really save you much money Since you can get a good budget bike with 8 in the back for around $500 that will last
@@arne_mh check out bikes direct you can get a sram eagle drivetrain with 2.6 x 27 tires aluminum frame hydraulic discs and a dropper post For 700 ish The mountain bike I used for 7 years the fandom x4 is only 400 right now And you can get a nice bike for under a thousand
I can recommend the Raleigh back alley. The frame has great geometry, very responsive and comfortable. Negatives: The wheels are cheep. Broke 4 spokes in 6 months of pretty easy riding. The flat bar is fine the mtb grips leave much to be desired. Biggest complaint is the lack of stem height. Otherwise great value
for US riders most of the aluminum frame track bikes are basically the same. aventons, thrones, crew, unknown, its all basically the same. some are just more pricey. and i personally owns the aventon cordoba limited edition, ill say besides the 5 tires i've been through for the last whole year(#brakeless) everything else is pretty durable
I have seen quite a considerable number of Aventons in Argentina. Born in Garage is one of the official distributors, they also build and sell other brands, restore all machines and do maintenance to road and fixed bikes.
I think the Fuji Declaration is a better beginner bike than the Feather. It comes with Oval Concept components which aren't the best but perform consistently. And it's got the same wheel set, and a threadless fork/headset. Used one for a delivery job and it's really nimble
If you know what to look out for, look on eBay! I recently bought an Italian, lugged, Columbus steel track bike for £250 including postage. I'm gonna swap a few components out (saddle pedals etc) but like...under £300 - eBay is great!
burstin I had one too. Looked absolutly awsome. I loved it. It had that old looking tint. A mixture of green and white. Very bright. I just loved it. But it broke after two car crashes. The frame was totally done. But I really never had a flat tire. And tbh I never apreciated it. Now that I got a track bike that's meant for racing I really know what a solid bike I had with my fixie(on my track bike I already had 3 flat tires because I ride in the city and track bikes don't like the combination of speed and a solid sidewalk). It still lies in my garage because I wanna hang it up in my flat when I move out. (17 years old)
Got super lucky and picked up an Avetón Córdoba during a Labor Day sale for only $350 which included shipping to Hawaii. No bullshit. I feel like I stole it. The bike is pretty light and tons of fun to ride. Thanks for all the extremely informative, and mildly entertaining programming. Keep doing what you do. The internet is a better place for it.
What about a Specialized Langster. I picked up a used one for $350, includes u-lock and lights. Been riding fixed for a week now, it's awesome! Generic peddles, crankset and cogs but good seats and handlebars.
Lian Cualoping That's what I've been using for a few years, and I'm perfectly happy with it. That said, I got mine 'for free' from a family friend who left it to me after he died, so I can't comment on the value. I also couldn't comment on the parts as I honestly don't know what he replaced. Handlebars are original, and they're good. Other than that, I couldn't say. Either way, $350 seems like quite the deal to me. Buying used is something this vid failed to include, and used seems like the best way to get value out of your bike. Worth bearing in mind.
Crew Districts are sometimes on sale at City Grounds, I paid $339 shipped in January. I love mine, feels super solid. I guess if I had to complain, the brakes could be a little better, if you're into that.
I always figured your first fixed gear should be a converted old road frame! However, these are very nice. Others I have tried at the fuji track, Raleigh Rush Hour (old model with better steel frame), and a plain old Fuji Track that was similar to the feather but came with nicer parts. Also if your shop does frame work you can tweak an old road frame nicely; I have an atala that had henry james track ends put on.
i bought a blb london while they were $450 and they still had them in 55cm. GREAT bike on it's own and has been a very good platform for upgrades. Used to have a Cinelli Mash (the original) that i got in an accident with and needed to replace it on a budget and i actually like this bike more, prolly just because steel feels better to me tho.
Eeeey shout out to BLB (brick lane bikes) - it’s my local bike shop! The reason they have such limited numbers is because they are just primarily a bike shop who also make bikes; they’re not a big manufacturer like the other ones you mentioned
My Aventon Mataro complete is one hell of bike, I can't even tell one thing I don't like about it. Durable, sexy, rides nice and on top of that its very affordable. But for my riding style I have upgraded Sram s500 Brake levers, which makes the bike even more satisfying.
I have the aventon, i have put together alot of bikes. the aventon cordova..has about everything the higher price bikes do....you just need to replace the drops...and maybe the wheels....if you want some blades, or carbon.....but it is super light as is...if you buy it......you will be really happy.
I don't know if you have access to that brand in the US, but I recently bought a 369euros bike, the brand is Megamo, and it is the No Name aluminium bike. I wanted your opinion on it but I am quite happy about it and it seems rigid enough.
I got an Aventon about a year ago.I crash a lot and my rims are getting more and more messed up each day. I guess I’ll just replace them with box section rims in the future
I have the Aventon Córdoba 2017 limited edition polished and it is awesome! The wheels spin really nice but had to take the rear one in to the shop. The spokes were coming lose and punctured the tube because instead of a real rim strip aventon puts a weird plastic strip. Keep in mind that this happened after 5 months and riding daily about 5 miles.
I have the Fuji Track. The only ostensible benefits of the feather seem to be aesthetic, which to me weren't worth the $50 more that the shop I got it from wanted.
Question: Are wider tires and tubes considered to be more durable for daily use due to their not needing to be filled to 80 PSI? I get a lot of flat rear tires and I'm getting tired af of it. I ride daily to work.
Generally, a wider tire is going to have the effect of smoothing out your ride, but tire width and recommended tire pressure probably has little to do with you getting flats. If your goal is to stop getting flats, you need to figure out the exact cause by examining the tube and inside of the tire when you change the flat. The solution could be anything from investing in a tire with more puncture resistance to checking your tire pressure more frequently to using tubeless sealant.
I think for everyday use are steel frames (best cromoly, but high ten steel isn't so bad for road use). I buy brand new Jamis Sputnik 2013 for 350$. It's third fixie that I have experience with it and this one is best. But i change handlebar and seat, and stock freewheel suck and stock cog sucks too.
That's how I started, I turned a regular ten speed into a fixie. It wasn't the best, it was actually really bad, but I got to learn from it and I've improved my skills and knowledge overtime.
Why is he against cup and cone hub bearings? I never once had an issue with them, and they are easy to service. With cartridge hub bearings, you need special tools to remove and press them in. As for adjusting the cup and cone bearings, you incrementally tighten the cone until there is no more play. Its not hard; I learned by practicing after a few tries. Also, cup and cone bearings are angular contact, meaning it can take radial and side loads, which radial contact cartridge bearings CANNOT do, meaning cup and cone bearings will last longer between service periods. So in summary, cup and cone are easy to service, economical when replacing the bearings and regreasing, and can take radial as well as side loads. With cartridge bearings, if you dont have the special tools, you're goIng to need to pay a professional to replace your hub bearings every time during the course of the bicycle's lifetime. If anything, the cartridge hub bearings drive up the price of the bicycle, where conventionally, cup and cone hub bearings are found on low priced bicycles.
Crew vs aventon Crew only has one line of bikes limited colors and parts Aventon I find they ride the same but have more options for parts frame Geo and color ways. The company is larger so fixing problems are probably easier. In the end if u can get a new crew for 300 or less get it other wise; spend the extra money grab a aventon.
You can buy Aventon frames from Brick Lane Bikes (uk) or Santafixie (spain) pretty cheap at the moment, think the lime frames were 200 quid at start of summer
Does anyone know if the 2018 Kilo TT Pro is still a pre-order that ships out January 2018 or if the website just hasn’t been updated and they’d ship out January 2017. I just don’t want to wait a few months for my bike.
Question: I still have my bigger bike, sad to say it's a purefix but at least it doesn't have the crazy heavy 80mm rims. Still I'd like to cut more weight. Is there a double butted frame that would be a direct replacement or close enough that would only require purchasing a few extra components? I don't have much money to work with.
There are places to buy Aventon bikes in Europe as well, there's Brick Lane Bikes, TheFixedGearShop to name a couple and a lot of other online shops who don't have brick and mortars but stock them in Europe
hi, whats the difference for kilo tt and the kilo tt pro? would you still recommend kilo tt? i found a kilo tt that is ready to ship now in my size, i prefer to kilo tt pro but it is not available to ship for another month or two.
Hey Zack ! I really enjoy your videos !! Could you do a top three mid to top tier bikes ? I'm considering the Bianchi Pista , Waby Cycles , Mission Bikes. I would appreciate your take on it! Tks !
I've been riding my Aventon Cordoba for over 3 years now with over 10000km and the frame holds up as strong as ever! Love the bike, what a joy to ride every time. It's a real shame that Aventon abandoned fixed bikes altogether and are now focusing only on e-bikes :(
I'm from Austria (not Australia) and I bought my Aventon from a shop in Vienna. You can't buy their bikes online in Europe but there are far more dealers than they show on their homepage. Btw as you probably have seen in the results of the last rhc, the Aventon factory team is on the first place overall. Also my friends told me not to buy an Aventon, because they said that there are better bikes for that price (like Colossi or Dolan). Still did it and I'm absolutely happy with it.
Where is the shop located?
can you do a new 2020 version of this video?
Hello.
I've been watching you're videos off an on for a while. I've had my eye on the Kilo TT as my first fix gear since I've heard you mention it. As I was getting closer to purchasing I was looking at the Kilo WT. I liked the green color, the wider tire clearance, and the handle bar set up.
However, today I just bought a Fuji Feather. I should be getting it Friday and I'm pumped. I got the green one, and I'm going to run it stock except for adding some leather wraps on the handle bars for more grip. Brown to match the seat keeping it proper. I'm also going to run it single speed at first, so much for fixie points.
The biggest reason I ended up going for the Feather was the personalized experience for buying it at a bike shop from someone who knew what he was talking about. He made sure I got the right size and will build it to my specifications free of charge. I ended up paying $490 for the bike and the straps.
Thanks for your content, it's been a great help.
God bless you and Merry Christmas.
I'll send some picks after I get it.
Where's the best place to send pics?
I've been on the Aventon Cordoba 2017 LE since it came out and I LOVE IT! It's a great value and to know that's the frame their Factory team is racing Red Hook Crit on gives me confidence in the bike. Their team is killing it on these $300 frames compared to the really expensive Specialized and Pinerello bikes they're racing againts. Their customer service is great too!
2020 update? Please and thank you
2021 :(
2021 :(
@@mybalz8025 yes
It's pretty much the same. Kilo TT has pretty much always been your best bet
Yeah, most the bike's are 1-200 more expensive
I got my Kilo TT Pro yesterday and I’m VERY happy with it. Solid bike, I got the Shark Grey color. Every component seems of good quality. Two things I’m replacing right away; the saddle and pedals, that’s it nothing else. No broken parts, bent, or scratched.
yeay.... my bike is on that list!!! I got the Fuji feather in that mint color. Upgrades so far include TRP RRL SR hood-levers, Brooks saddle and bartape and continental grand prix 4000 s II tires. Also clipless pedals from shimano and a longer BLB seattube. Cables and Breaks are pink... which creates a nice contrast to the frame. I'm proud of it
I'm not new to bikes but new to this style. Got a cordoba because of this video. Absolutely love it. Just grabbed some eggbeaters off one of my old BMX race bikes and added head/tail lights. Rides like a dream but I think I'm gonna have to run chain tensioner. No matter how tight I get the rear wheel it will eventually work loose just a bit to where it's slightly crooked and I can feel the drag from it trying to track sideways.
It's now 2023 and if you're looking for a good fixed gear, try to find an Aventon Cordoba in your size. I picked one up a year ago for $150. I had it gone over front to back at a shop I trust and have been enjoying it ever since.
If the one you find still has its stock Kenda Criterium tires on it, chuck those for a pair of folding Continental Ultra Sport III. They transformed the ride and ease of riding for me.
I like this slow paced presentation. The previous videos are like high on meth.
Rob Est lol. That "crack-ed" me up 😂 #PunNopun
:)))
@@mrvk699 big pun
steroids
I've been riding a Fuji Track for two months, it cost me around 400 USD and I have to say that except for pedals and straps (which I am planning to upgrade eventually) and the saddle (as one can normally expect from a default saddle) I'm totally in love for this bike!
bought the aventon cordoba, besides turning heads because it looks good, its such an upgradee frommy $200 single/fixie 6ku bike, and it rides great
I bought a Retrospec Harper last year for 150. Took off every accessory and brakes, bought a nice chain for 15 bucks, still going strong
Zach, I purchased my kilo tt pro because of your in depth reviews. All i can say is that it is a legit bike and has treated me well so far! I have upgraded to a brooks cambium c17, brooks bar tape and 25c thickslick tires. all in all it is a legit ride and well worth the 450usd. After seeing your review of some of the aventon bikes my only option was the kilo tt pro due to my height. I ride a 61cm and there just in not a whole lot out there for the quality and price. Cheers for great info and a great video.
I am surprised going single speed doesn't really save you much money
Since you can get a good budget bike with 8 in the back for around $500 that will last
I know this is really late but it does, you can't get a nice geared bike for $500, you're gonna spend like $900 to get the same kind of quality bike
@@arne_mh check out bikes direct you can get a sram eagle drivetrain with 2.6 x 27 tires aluminum frame hydraulic discs and a dropper post
For 700 ish
The mountain bike I used for 7 years the fandom x4 is only 400 right now
And you can get a nice bike for under a thousand
The Raleigh Rush Hour series is a good beginners bike, it was my first fixie and I have been ridding them since.
I can recommend the Raleigh back alley. The frame has great geometry, very responsive and comfortable.
Negatives: The wheels are cheep. Broke 4 spokes in 6 months of pretty easy riding. The flat bar is fine the mtb grips leave much to be desired. Biggest complaint is the lack of stem height. Otherwise great value
Just ordered the Kilo TT Pro today after watching most of your videos on this subject. I hope it all goes well.
Update
for US riders most of the aluminum frame track bikes are basically the same. aventons, thrones, crew, unknown, its all basically the same. some are just more pricey. and i personally owns the aventon cordoba limited edition, ill say besides the 5 tires i've been through for the last whole year(#brakeless) everything else is pretty durable
I bought a second hand 6ku and it ran until I broke it apart. Nothing broke except the tires. Regular wear and tear though
This is so helpful I really appreciate it. Kilo tt or aventon complete. Im going to try to consider which one I want more
I have seen quite a considerable number of Aventons in Argentina. Born in Garage is one of the official distributors, they also build and sell other brands, restore all machines and do maintenance to road and fixed bikes.
Lovely choices, however if you are a short female rider, only the kilo TT makes an option with a top tube you can clear if your inseam is
I think the Fuji Declaration is a better beginner bike than the Feather. It comes with Oval Concept components which aren't the best but perform consistently. And it's got the same wheel set, and a threadless fork/headset. Used one for a delivery job and it's really nimble
Hey Zach, what do you think about that new brand, State Bicycle Co?
Hey, great video. Could you do an update version of this for the UK.
Brandon Worrell just for the UK?
That doesn’t make sense, a bike doesn’t ride different in the UK
@@-_--ne9op yes it does make sense. You cant get a lot of bikes or parts in the UK or EU without paying a ton of import taxes when buying from the US.
If you know what to look out for, look on eBay! I recently bought an Italian, lugged, Columbus steel track bike for £250 including postage. I'm gonna swap a few components out (saddle pedals etc) but like...under £300 - eBay is great!
what do you do,if the bike isn't straight??
@@johnbravo7542 honest in my opinion forget about it -unless its the fork if the frame is bent just forget about it, its a hazard
I own a fuji feather and I'm completely in love with it
burstin I had one too. Looked absolutly awsome. I loved it. It had that old looking tint. A mixture of green and white. Very bright. I just loved it. But it broke after two car crashes. The frame was totally done. But I really never had a flat tire. And tbh I never apreciated it. Now that I got a track bike that's meant for racing I really know what a solid bike I had with my fixie(on my track bike I already had 3 flat tires because I ride in the city and track bikes don't like the combination of speed and a solid sidewalk). It still lies in my garage because I wanna hang it up in my flat when I move out. (17 years old)
burstin got a chrome 17' and its awesome built like a tank!
Recently got one, cut out the rear brake bridge to run heavy 32mm tyres, fitted Nitto moustache handlebars, looks very cool in the green
P.S. Replace the Wellgo pedals they are RUBBISH.
Undeniably sexy bike. The Japan-only Feather CX+ cyclocross edition looks deadly
Got super lucky and picked up an Avetón Córdoba during a Labor Day sale for only $350 which included shipping to Hawaii. No bullshit. I feel like I stole it. The bike is pretty light and tons of fun to ride. Thanks for all the extremely informative, and mildly entertaining programming. Keep doing what you do. The internet is a better place for it.
What about a Specialized Langster. I picked up a used one for $350, includes u-lock and lights. Been riding fixed for a week now, it's awesome! Generic peddles, crankset and cogs but good seats and handlebars.
Lian Cualoping
That's what I've been using for a few years, and I'm perfectly happy with it.
That said, I got mine 'for free' from a family friend who left it to me after he died, so I can't comment on the value.
I also couldn't comment on the parts as I honestly don't know what he replaced. Handlebars are original, and they're good. Other than that, I couldn't say. Either way, $350 seems like quite the deal to me.
Buying used is something this vid failed to include, and used seems like the best way to get value out of your bike. Worth bearing in mind.
Lian Cualoping I'm so jealous, what a great price! I've been looking at that bike for quite some time!
My brother owns an Aventon, amazing ride man definitely worth the money for beginners.
Woo! They just restocked the BLB LO PRO 51 cm and 53cm!
Had an older cordoba as my first fixed gear bike, had the most fun I’ve ever had on two wheels
Thanks for mentioning Crew, whether or not you saw my comment!
Crew Districts are sometimes on sale at City Grounds, I paid $339 shipped in January. I love mine, feels super solid. I guess if I had to complain, the brakes could be a little better, if you're into that.
I always figured your first fixed gear should be a converted old road frame! However, these are very nice. Others I have tried at the fuji track, Raleigh Rush Hour (old model with better steel frame), and a plain old Fuji Track that was similar to the feather but came with nicer parts.
Also if your shop does frame work you can tweak an old road frame nicely; I have an atala that had henry james track ends put on.
@إدريس عبد الشكور Some of those old Raleigh's rode really nice too
i bought a blb london while they were $450 and they still had them in 55cm. GREAT bike on it's own and has been a very good platform for upgrades. Used to have a Cinelli Mash (the original) that i got in an accident with and needed to replace it on a budget and i actually like this bike more, prolly just because steel feels better to me tho.
Eeeey shout out to BLB (brick lane bikes) - it’s my local bike shop!
The reason they have such limited numbers is because they are just primarily a bike shop who also make bikes; they’re not a big manufacturer like the other ones you mentioned
My Aventon Mataro complete is one hell of bike, I can't even tell one thing I don't like about it. Durable, sexy, rides nice and on top of that its very affordable. But for my riding style I have upgraded Sram s500 Brake levers, which makes the bike even more satisfying.
Awesome video! I was going to build a bike out of mostly Pure Fix pieces but know I know better and am going for the Cordoba
I've put almost 15k miles on my 2017 Limited Edition Cordoba, don't regret it for a second. Upgrade the crank and you're in business!
I have the aventon, i have put together alot of bikes. the aventon cordova..has about everything the higher price bikes do....you just need to replace the drops...and maybe the wheels....if you want some blades, or carbon.....but it is super light as is...if you buy it......you will be really happy.
I don't know if you have access to that brand in the US, but I recently bought a 369euros bike, the brand is Megamo, and it is the No Name aluminium bike. I wanted your opinion on it but I am quite happy about it and it seems rigid enough.
Finally get aventon for my first bike. That is not bad. Thanks for video recommendation.
I got an Aventon about a year ago.I crash a lot and my rims are getting more and more messed up each day. I guess I’ll just replace them with box section rims in the future
U can buy a " celt " fixed gear for $80. It is steel and os
So which one is better kilo tt pro or aventon?
Should I get a 2012 fuji festher today?
Yes why not
What would you guys go for BLB CITY CLASSIC or BLB LONDON LO-PRO?
I’ve ridden many fixed gear bikes personally the pure fixed bikes with high stance ride nice
Which one are you going to buy Zach?
bullwhip johnson he has a bike sooo he’s not going too
I have the Aventon Córdoba 2017 limited edition polished and it is awesome! The wheels spin really nice but had to take the rear one in to the shop. The spokes were coming lose and punctured the tube because instead of a real rim strip aventon puts a weird plastic strip. Keep in mind that this happened after 5 months and riding daily about 5 miles.
Should i use my fuji track pro 2018 aluminum frame every day or no?
I was going to order a Kilo TT but I found a Pure Premium for under $200 new. Here's to hoping I didn't make a mistake.
If my fork tube doesn’t fix my frame tube what do I do!!!
I have an aventon mataro low and it says triple butted 6061 aluminum, official website says double butted, I'm confused.
Now make a video on which second bike you should buy
How about Quella Bikes? Can they compete with the ones you mentioned?
They do come complete and they was my first one and just to be honest they are really durable bikes but are worth swapping the wheels out for
Hi Im 170 cm weight 103 kg which size should I like M54 orL58?Thank you so much.
You can get Aventón bikes throughout europe as well, they just cost 200 euros more than on the US market...
I have the Fuji Track. The only ostensible benefits of the feather seem to be aesthetic, which to me weren't worth the $50 more that the shop I got it from wanted.
I may like Canada overall, but kudos to the US here. Buying a fixie in the US is way better than in Canada. -bikeless in Canada
Mango bikes and Pinnacle Monzonite definitely good options in the Uk and Europe for entry level as well.
Nice I'm actually really considering to get a aventon to commute to work every morning
I don't even ride fixies but love these videos
any recommendations for a single-speed? is a Throne Tracklord okay to convert to single-speed?
Yesss put it on fixed 👍👍
Question: Are wider tires and tubes considered to be more durable for daily use due to their not needing to be filled to 80 PSI? I get a lot of flat rear tires and I'm getting tired af of it. I ride daily to work.
Generally, a wider tire is going to have the effect of smoothing out your ride, but tire width and recommended tire pressure probably has little to do with you getting flats. If your goal is to stop getting flats, you need to figure out the exact cause by examining the tube and inside of the tire when you change the flat. The solution could be anything from investing in a tire with more puncture resistance to checking your tire pressure more frequently to using tubeless sealant.
How about FELT Brougham or Seville? I bought my Seville 2 yrs ago and still think it's one of the best choices I have made! I just love it, still.
I think for everyday use are steel frames (best cromoly, but high ten steel isn't so bad for road use). I buy brand new Jamis Sputnik 2013 for 350$. It's third fixie that I have experience with it and this one is best. But i change handlebar and seat, and stock freewheel suck and stock cog sucks too.
great videos great channel keep up the great videos really helpful video.
For a begginer on the fixed gear world building a fixied gear for the first time is reccomendable ???
Pd . I have mounted like 10 bikes
Ferrari Wii I would say yea (:
That's how I started, I turned a regular ten speed into a fixie. It wasn't the best, it was actually really bad, but I got to learn from it and I've improved my skills and knowledge overtime.
I wish I could get aventons in Australia. By the time you factor in shipping they end up too expensive
The aventon bikes are available throughout the uk and eu from brick lane bikes now
I'm going to buy my first "serious" bike in a used bicycle store, what should I look for in a commuter?
You sure about the pre-installed front breaks for every bike? Because I cant find it in the descriptions for the bike on the website.
I bought a Fuji Feather back in 2016. Is it worth upgrading a bike of this price range, at all?
Great video! Good tips!
I don't wanna be "that guy" but i'm thinking about buying a 17Teeth Evo & am on the fence about it.. can i get some of your thoughts/opinions??
Why is he against cup and cone hub bearings? I never once had an issue with them, and they are easy to service. With cartridge hub bearings, you need special tools to remove and press them in. As for adjusting the cup and cone bearings, you incrementally tighten the cone until there is no more play. Its not hard; I learned by practicing after a few tries. Also, cup and cone bearings are angular contact, meaning it can take radial and side loads, which radial contact cartridge bearings CANNOT do, meaning cup and cone bearings will last longer between service periods. So in summary, cup and cone are easy to service, economical when replacing the bearings and regreasing, and can take radial as well as side loads. With cartridge bearings, if you dont have the special tools, you're goIng to need to pay a professional to replace your hub bearings every time during the course of the bicycle's lifetime. If anything, the cartridge hub bearings drive up the price of the bicycle, where conventionally, cup and cone hub bearings are found on low priced bicycles.
All Shimano hubs ball bearing nothing wrong with that. It's great to open up hubs and grease them ones in a while
Crew vs aventon
Crew only has one line of bikes limited colors and parts
Aventon I find they ride the same but have more options for parts frame Geo and color ways.
The company is larger so fixing problems are probably easier.
In the end if u can get a new crew for 300 or less get it other wise; spend the extra money grab a aventon.
You can buy Aventon frames from Brick Lane Bikes (uk) or Santafixie (spain) pretty cheap at the moment, think the lime frames were 200 quid at start of summer
would be nice to see an updated version, the prices went ridiculous high, Aventon Cordoba 459 dollars is now 700 dollars, dammnit :(
Is engine 11 vortex a good fixed gear bike
JIA XUAN NG yes
Definitely
Pricey though.
of course, be sure u buy great quality components, ENGINE 11 VORTEX os a really nice frameset
JIA XUAN NG yeah for sure but shit is like 750 for the frame
Can you do a review on a beginner bike of Tsunami SNM 100?
Does anyone know if the 2018 Kilo TT Pro is still a pre-order that ships out January 2018 or if the website just hasn’t been updated and they’d ship out January 2017. I just don’t want to wait a few months for my bike.
Can you make a video about building a fixed gear and whats are the parts you need for it and how to choose a good branded types =) ?
thanks
Good info. But if it’s targeted toward beginners, would all the tech talk go over their heads?
Awesome vid. Thank you.
Question: I still have my bigger bike, sad to say it's a purefix but at least it doesn't have the crazy heavy 80mm rims. Still I'd like to cut more weight. Is there a double butted frame that would be a direct replacement or close enough that would only require purchasing a few extra components? I don't have much money to work with.
Mostly expert fixed gear riders in Philippines ride Aventon including me I own 3 Avs (but im not a expert rider yet xD )
Ave parin mga ugok!
Great video as always, what do you think about the fuji track? It goes for 299 on citygrounds, which seems like a pretty good deal to me.
kurt knauser yeah this one definitely deserves a mention. Even more so than the feather.
anticodo
What would you guys go with
Haro fixie bike
Or
Schwinn stites fixie bike ?
They sell aventons in my local bike shop. Glad to hear good info on it, thx.
Dope Torres do it!
Himura R. First I need money, lol
There are places to buy Aventon bikes in Europe as well, there's Brick Lane Bikes, TheFixedGearShop to name a couple and a lot of other online shops who don't have brick and mortars but stock them in Europe
I just bought a feather. Can anyone tell me what front rack suits it? I think the fork doesn't have the holes for rack
Got my fuji classic 3 years ago on close out at like $200. Think i've upgraded the back wheel, that's it.
Is there an update to this video?
What's up Zach. I liked your video mentioning the Aventon. What are your thoughts on the Aventon bikes vs. 17teeth EVO ?
hi, whats the difference for kilo tt and the kilo tt pro? would you still recommend kilo tt? i found a kilo tt that is ready to ship now in my size, i prefer to kilo tt pro but it is not available to ship for another month or two.
Hey Zack ! I really enjoy your videos !! Could you do a top three mid to top tier bikes ? I'm considering the Bianchi Pista , Waby Cycles , Mission Bikes. I would appreciate your take on it!
Tks !
Thanks for the video suggestion; I'll be sure to cover it in the near future. If those are your options, I'd go with the Wabi.