This is my first road bike and fixie. I got it cheap online and am hoping it stays together a while.
Frame:
Republic Aristotle V1
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
42/16
More Info:
I'm having a lot of fun on this bike.
Added by Themikej. Last updated over 14 years ago.
30 Comments
Wassup brotha?how are things?
Posted over 15 years ago
Hey man. Things are great. Got a new bike. I'll put photos up tonight.
Did you hit up marymoor yet?
Posted over 15 years ago
hey man i think im in the same boat as you... I ordered one of these bikes as a beginner a noob as you will... have you had any significant problems with it? any insight you have for me?
ps ill post some pictures of mine when i receive it :)
Posted over 15 years ago
No serious problems yet. This is definitely a starter bike though. Bottom bracket is a little loose already, chain is kinda weak and the frame is probably more flimsy than most.
It's great for testing the waters though, I've learned a lot about cycling and it's definitely got me passionate about it. I ride everyday and feel like I got my money's worth.
Posted over 15 years ago
I've heard so many things about these bikes, but it seems like you're enjoying it. Would you reccomend these to other people? One of my friends wants one.
Posted over 15 years ago
You know, I think it really depends on how likely the person is to keep riding the bike. This was for me test the waters with. It's not permanent. Now that I'm sure I really do enjoy riding daily and on this type of vehicle I'll buy something better.
Posted over 15 years ago
Got some used drop bars and a new break lever cheap from Bicycles West. They're very helpful.
Posted over 15 years ago
Hey!
I've been very curious about this bike, could you please send me some more pictures from different angles to my e-mail, im just very curious on how it rides, can you give me a quick description?
Anything helps, thanks!
my email is bilustro@yahoo.com
Posted over 15 years ago
Lookin like some really great weather to ride bikes this weekend :D Excited.
Posted over 15 years ago
This is my latest pic after I upgraded the saddle and grips. The saddle is SO much better. I had no idea that a thinner saddle would make me more comfortable when properly sized. The grips are super nice BMX grips I bought at a random shop I found up north. I also got a 18t Surly cog to replace my free-wheel. Gotta stop by the LBS to get that put on though b/c I'm light on tools.
Posted over 15 years ago
Good stuff. I like my Surly cogs I've ran on my bikes. Do you have a lockring wrench? You could do the rotafixa method of tightening the cog if you have a good way to tighten the lockring.
http://204.73.203.34/fisso/eng/schpigno...
Posted over 15 years ago
Actually I have NO ideas on removing the free-wheel cog. I was just going to take it down to bicycles west and have them do it and buy the tools at the same time.
Posted over 15 years ago
You got a POS. So poorly made, i can tell just be looking at your dropouts.
Posted over 15 years ago
Bummer. From what I could learn from my research I thought the most important feature of the drop outs was that they should be horizontal. What else should I be looking for?
Posted over 15 years ago
I don't doubt that it may be a pos but it is a start. It rolls and I am having a blast with it.
Posted over 15 years ago
Still waiting on a response to this cause I would love for someone to drop some knowledge on me about this drop out issue.
Posted over 15 years ago
I think your dropouts will do the job fine on that bike. They could be a little beefier in profile but otherwise fine. High end dropouts include stainless steel faces. Dropouts are prone to rusting because the paint will wear off from the repeated axle bolt tightening. A stainless steel dropout left unpainted and is usually polished. Pretty sexy stuff. A very small percentage of bikes have them, and the rest of us get by without rust because we sleep next to our bikes in our dry houses.
If you are still tweaking this bike, consider taking out a single link in your chain. It will tighten up your wheelbase and you have plenty of room to move that rear wheel forward.
Posted about 15 years ago
I think it looks sweet with the mismatched tires/rims.
Are the brakes messing with the sidewall's colors?
Posted over 15 years ago
I guess it handles pretty well. I don't have anything to compare it to though. The colors look better in person. They did get the tire colors backwards. I wanted them to match the wheels.
Posted over 15 years ago
hey i would also like to know how this bike handles. i'm going to order one for my friend soon...
Posted over 15 years ago
Keep us updated on how it treats you. My co-worker just ordered one and I'm eager to see it in person. Looks good!
Posted over 15 years ago
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I changed out the saddle. The one that it came with was hurting my ass really bad. I had no idea that a properly fitted saddle could make the difference it did.
Posted over 15 years ago
Photos
devanmickell says:
you might want to get a msw front wheel. nmsw = no braking surface. and since you are, in fact, running a front brake...
Posted about 15 years ago