26 Best & Worst $500 Fixed Gear Bikes 2022

[@quoththeraven3985]

Zach's only gay for wabi bikes!

[@MarlonHermannJ]

no, it's another sexuality, he's a wabisexual

[@matr3688]

@@MarlonHermannJ youre also wrong, they're female bikes... of course

[@ethanbenton6676]

Ohh Wallace!!!

[@TheSpaceBrosShow]

The joke practically writes itself

[@tinhatrancher904]

I used to get my ass pounded by motorcycle seats. Now I prefer to get my ass pounded by bike seats. Need a shirt that says, "Get your butt off...(in small letters)- my sofa".

[@seanforner7588]

“It’s a little expensive for the price.” Nice.

[@connormanning7091]

That actually makes sense.

[@dreyn7780]

@@connormanning7091 to under 40 year olds. I think after 200 years of making bicycles, they know how to do everything perfectly. They know everything. You've got nothing to worry about. Calm down. Control yourself.

[@trentcoones129]

"cheaper for the price"

[@BanacaNation]

Kilo TT Pro for roads and track, Kilo WT for everything but the track. And Wabi cycles for Zach.

[@simondr70]

Handsome Fredward clears 700X40 for everything but the track, Pake Rumrunner clears 32

[@extremeTAE]

K k B k. 😊😊 😊 k k oooooo b b b

[@G_Ozare]

I honestly recommend people buy a used frame set locally and build their bike with parts according to their liking & riding demands. That's my opinion ofc.

[@thedood2059]

That’s good advice for a 3rd or maybe second bike bc most beginners don’t know what they’re looking for

[@filipbronola536]

@@thedood2059 while true, what's good about fixies and track bikes is they're rather simple mechanically speaking. So you take away the variable of dodgy mech on something like a used road or mtb

[@Rocky4719]

I’ve checked my local Craigslist and I kid you not there were over 20+ Kent RidgeLand SS’s being sold...

[@filipbronola536]

@@Rocky4719 Facebook Marketplace seems to be a lot more intuitive imo

[@Rocky4719]

@@filipbronola536 oh goodness I can’t believe I forgot FBM! Thanks homie, I’ll go look there!

[@WTFjenelleeee]

I've had my 6KU for about 5 years now, bought it a second time as I sold my first one a while back. Only upgraded the crankset, saddle, and stem. Can confirm, good budget commuter, heavy, but solid for what you're paying for if you're just starting.

[@thomastrotta7859]

Heavy? I just got the 6ku and it is light for a steel frame. Way lighter than my old 70's road bike lol those were tanks!

[@LowTensionSocialClub]

I built up a Tsunami SNM4130 once. They're far from terrible, good tubes and TIG welds. There is like 0 public information about who or what Tsunami is, but my guess is it is one guy named Mr. Tsunami and he's like 5 feet tall because good luck finding a tsunami frame over 52cm

[@filipbronola536]

As an owner of a 4130 state bike, I have nothing but good to say. I've had it for pretty much exactly one year now and it's been excellent, I'd give it an A rating :) Also, the state 4130 chromoly line are double butted steel too.

[@simondr70]

I refer the cr4130 line often on OG Steel Fixed Gear on FB

[@filipbronola536]

@@simondr70 Yeah, it's a great line of bikes, and their unique paint schemes are awesome :)

[@cristianluna3102]

What was your experience with quality, I’ve heard bad stuff about states quality control

[@vegaplus420]

@@cristianluna3102 christian my 6061 black label cracked and the replacement they sent was completely fucked up, so far 100 percent of my framesd from them were defective -800 dollars

[@aztronomy7457]

@@cristianluna3102 I always did a local pickup because Im in AZ....I never had a problem

[@jiglesmackle4081]

A couple of honorable mentions First there is the Fabric Bike Aero for 580€ . Comes with 144bcd cranks, full carbon fork, hydroformed aluminum tubes, smooth welds, sealed hubs, pursuit geometry. A very nice bike overall. Second you have to mention Polo And Bike CMNDR. For 500€-550€ you get 4130 cromo, triple triangle, semi pursuit geometry frame ( kind of a aero steel downtube) with a full carbon fork. 40mm double wall rims with 32 holes and sealed hubs. Both amazing bikes for the price Although there are couple of drawbacks to them. Both can fit 25c tires. You can get away with maxxis 28c. And in the rear you can fit normal 28c if you pull the wheel all the way back. The CMNDR doesnt have those "dents" on the chainstays for longer cranks and bigger chainrings. And the cmndr has a pretty basic 130 bcd crankset. Accounting for all of that. Me and my friend have those bikes. We both ride aggresivly. I do some tricks on the cmndr. We hop on and off curbs. Really abusing the bikes. And they are holding up really well. Especially the cmndr for 2 years now. The fabric bike aero is only a couple of months old. But its being ridden by a guy who's cracked 2 frames in 3 months. Overall I strongly reccomend those bikes and you Zach should have put them on the list Edit: you should have mentioned the Fuji Track which is just a modern standard Fuji Feather

[@SqueezySides]

Second this. I own the FabricBike Light and its a great bike for the cost (according to my Fixed Gear friends, im not so experienced). Ive heard the Aero is also a great buy.

[@michaelroy5427]

*Looked at a lot of options for getting my **Latest.Bike** . Great find in SAVA. Super light, nice components, really good value as it comes with many options only found in much higher priced bikes.*

[@xpaullywogx]

The best $500 fixie is on your local Craigslist.

[@los7nanos503]

Instructions unclear I was kidnapped and sold on black market

[@BangTheRocksTogether]

Je pense que non. The best $200 fixie is on Craigslist. And is virtually new.

[@pierce6456]

Only if you already know enough about bikes to be confident in what you're buying

[@G_Ozare]

I remember watching that video Zach made on the Aventon with the fist sized dent on the downtube a few years ago. When I grabbed my Aventon frame set, I stripped it down to bare metal and re-primered & painted it before building it back up.

[@771shadowolf]

How's it been? Wish they still made track bikes

[@713cool7]

@@771shadowolf I’ve had mine for a good year and let me tell you, ITS THE BEST BIKE IVE HAD. I’ve had some more expensive and better quality bikes but something about my aventon i just love it, maybe it’s how stiff it is idk. Id still recommend aventon

[@hoomyzoomy]

@@713cool7 which aventon model?

[@joel3683]

@@713cool7 And what about for others who don't have the time or money to be stripping down the paint, I still might have that phobia that they let something like that slip through the cracks again

[@joel3683]

@@hoomyzoomy He said "Aventon Mataro" in another comment, he commented multiple times

[@meowmix23]

I shed a single tear of joy when I saw the Kilo WT in the A tier

[@wachowski9525]

Haha yesss same

[@Echa239]

The Tsunamis are selling like crazy recently in Jakarta, built as fullbikes by local bike shop according to your liking and budget. Also the Constantine 😁

[@G_Ozare]

I noticed that as well. Dope color/decal schemes too.

[@justineaves1977]

Now I have to throw away my yellow Patagonia jacket or people will think I'm a straight, single guy with no weed. :( hahaha!!! I love stoned gay Zach, he's the best :) Very funny intro

[@JermFaceKiLLa]

I’ve had a Crew district frame set for 3 years. It’s solid. Welds are clean and builds up light weight easily. They handle great for NYC traffic! Does 70+ mile trips but better under 40 miles due to aggressive geometry. Crew ace frame set, can’t say. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@rayorozco2925]

I’ve had an Aventon Mataro for a year and live in Brooklyn NYC, I ride 20-30 miles a day over the bridge into manhattan and back everyday and honestly it’s my favorite bike that I’ve ever owned, never had any issues at all and the ride quality is amazing compared to my friends Fuji feather and specialized road bike, it’s way lighter then those too, I carry it up a 3 story walk up everyday, maybe I just got a really good batch but it was every bit worth the money to me

[@MelancholyMadoka]

I ride a State Core Line, and it's been great, though not close to stock anymore as I've upgraded the crank arms, chainring, pedals, fork, brake, chain, and soon wheelset. It's a heavy steel frame but came with sealed bearing wheels and sealed BB, the bike was under 24 pounds when I installed it, and is now 21 pounds after deletes and mods. Once I get my wheelset I'll be sub 20, the deep stocks are that heavy. I wish I'd had better experience with State's customer service and shipping. But all in all I have to say by the end of this video I was hoping you'd re-visit and rate the core line State as a C, as for the 299 price its great, especially compared to the last 8 or so rated bikes here.

[@AndreGomes1987]

Just bought one, what fork did you upgrade to?

[@Kickitoldschool]

Pulled my first fixed bike, a kilo stripper tt, off craigslist for $75 (sold as unknown 'fixie'). Had a pink mom seat and basket on it (portland hipster style) Needless to say it's a lot of bike for what I paid.. Got my eye on a Cinelli next!

[@christophermoran8961]

Bro...that guy on the 6ku fixie is a guy I know from middle school xD. BTW I have an Aventon Cordoba and yea watched his vid on that big mistake, but it's a good bike have not had any issues with it. Ride it to work everyday and it feels amazing.

[@everin247]

Love that bike

[@christophermoran8961]

@@everin247 I want to upgrade it soon. I haven’t had a fixie since 9th grade because it got stolen and since I ride it to work every day my legs have gotten a bit stronger and man I feel like I’m gliding on that bike. Idk what to upgrade first tho

[@everin247]

@@christophermoran8961 yeah it's leg day everyday lol. I'm swapping the pedals next I went from drops to bull horns better quality ride for me

[@christophermoran8961]

@@everin247 I really like my drop bars, but I’m not sure what to do I got some BMX pedals they’re dope

[@davidoviedo39]

@@christophermoran8961 i know this is late, but maybe a smaller better quality cog does a big difference

[@nivek29]

I got the Fuji Track which I don't think they make anymore, which is too bad. I chose it over the Feather because of some simple, but important differences (for me): water bottle cage mounts, threadless headset which makes it much easier to swap handlebars and stems, and it was about 100 bucks less. I was almost wooed by the classic style of the Feather, but ultimately the Track was a better choice for my needs and my wallet. Thanks as always for the great video.

[@ciscowilson9173]

I found the classic on Craigslist for 160 I’ve had it for about 5 years had some upgraded parts on hand and still ride it to this day

[@ricketyrawddawg100]

So basically they are all good riding to 7 eleven to get my pick 3 and daily 4 lotto picks🤔

[@caluzzucarrazzi5549]

The reason that the Aventon Mataro is priced so well is because issues like you've come across in the past are part of their regular practice. Whilst other companies may take into account regarding their pricing the fact that they need to throw away some frames during production, Aventon does not and so since they've come up with a quick fix for dented framesets (which I'm sure happens quite frequently considering the fact that the one guy who decided to strip it's paint ended up with one) it ends up being reflected in their pricing.

[@dynothane300]

who cares if you are gay or straight i want your knowledge and opinions and to share your wonderful adventures on a bike no matter the make or model as long as it is fixed, thank you

[@frankducett9]

Ii own a 6KU URBAN TRACK. It weighs in at 20.5 lbs with Michelin sport 23 tires, and I consider this bike to be one of my favorite, safest and most fun bike in far over 40 years of cycling. It is safe, it is terrific, however the dealer offers little or no support.

[@fehrcarlo2381]

Have to admit that it did cross my mind (Not that there's anything wrong with that) But wouldn't had any need to ask, But thank you for your interest in answering! About your review, It was stupendous, very throughly! I was particulary surprise about the "Aventon" quality issues! Good to know! Almost have me convinced to try a fix gear bike, Good job!

[@johnnyregs2378]

I have a Black Label V2 frameset that I built up to race with stuff like an alpina crank set and better wheels & bars etc. I love it, honestly. I put insane mileage on it and it continues to impress me with how fast it is. For reference my last bike was a langster and the black label blows it out of the water. Cordobas and Motaros are popular in my local crit scene, more so than my black label, but the guys who have aventons all say they wish they bought the black label or states top tier undefeated II. Ive also ridden mataros and it felt...sloppy, i think is the best way to describe it. The BLV2 frameset is only $350 as well which makes it awesome for an advanced rider that wants an awesome bike they can build up to be a track and crit monster.

[@johnnyregs2378]

@@MisterSal9895 what's a brake?

[@cubeblah]

@@MisterSal9895 Yes, any tapered fork will (generally) work, check to make sure the taper is the correct dimensions. Also, snag a thru axle fork and wheel, qr disc is kinda ass.

[@richf.7845]

Just picked up the Brooklyn Wythe and it’s very nice. 4130 steel and quality components. Well made bike. The geo is slacker and that’s a plus for me. Very stable and no toe overlap. Good bike.

[@BanjoLuke1]

Serious point: A Fixie is a very particular thing. It is not like other bikes. Find a light steel frame that you really like that has horizontal drop-outs. Then make a Fixie. It is not rocket science. You get to choose you own BB, brakes, bars, saddle. You can choose (or build) your own wheels. It will mean more to you than anything someone else put together. Best Fixie? One you made.

[@ronabueg5844]

How about the DOLAN PRE CURSA ? Thinking about getting that from Retrogression for my daily 🤔

[@gerritenjasper135]

Ive had it for a couple of years, absolutely love it

[@G_Ozare]

Killer frame. They're not drilled for brakes right?

[@heated817]

@@G_Ozare fork is

[@puro52]

@@G_Ozare fork is

[@puro52]

tap that bb before anything is a good idea. threads are shit from factory. get the feeling the are cutting corners more and more to keep price down.

[@sorenmeyer7347]

For us Europeans: Polo&Bike CMNDR. The only triple triangle steel in that price range and it comes with a full carbon fork! Quality control is good too

[@kunnolehe]

Hi. I got one back in 2019 and I have been very impressed by it. Rides like a dream.

[@lukeblackwood7327]

“Lightweight hi-ten steel! Thats an oxymoron” Pahahaha

[@simondr70]

Ditto.

[@skartimusprime4779]

I want a steel frame simply because of how they look. I keep watching your videos because I love the look of the wabi. I don't think I'd ever get a fixed gear but to be fair, never tried one.

[@Vokunos]

i know i am quite late because your comment is 8 months old but i just wanted to share an experience i´ve made. Fixed Gear wasnt my thing... tried it, wasnt fun (to me). BUT a singlespeed (actually the same bike but with a freewheel instead of a fixed ring) who had the ability to coast was something completely different. having only one gear, but still everything else stays the same on the bike doesnt felt that outlandish and somehow even rekindled my love to cycling. it wasnt my Fancy Roadbike (that i still love and ride) but somehow it was so much more fun to ride around with only one single gear, it somehow felt so different without beeing that much more harder (to me). maybe i was just born in the wrong time tho, old roadbikes actually used to have only one single gear, so maybe i am just a retro rider haha.

[@joel3683]

@@Vokunos Loved your testimony haha, I might give my free wheel a chance again, It's rusted to fuck but I'll clean it up and see if it works, I do love the feeling of coasting too so I'll try it

[@moleratical1232]

got my feather used for 170 a few years back. it's not perfect, but it's a buetiful bike that's really fun to ride. The frame is solid, the other components could probably use an upgrade but they're all serviceable.

[@arboldechorizos]

why would you choose a brand new fixed gear in europe when you can get a used one made by top tier frame builders and campagnolo components for the same price?

[@holben27]

yeah thats true. In some euro countries you can get lightly used roadbikes from the 80s with dura-ace hubs for under 100$. People just give that shit away. If that was auctioned in the states it would be in the 1000s of USDs

[@khangngo5684]

The 6ku urban track is 21 ish pounds I have an “okay” experience with this bike. On their website its a sealed ball bearing wheels. But when i took it out to take a look, it was loose ball bearing. So I don’t know what else they’re lying about.

[@cristianluna3102]

Should you get it and upgrade it over time? Or do you recommend something else?

[@khangngo5684]

@@cristianluna3102 that’s expactly that i did, i experimented around with parts and over time developed a taste for parts. This way everything on the bike is good for me.

[@some19872003]

You made a tiny mistake on the state core line. It DOES have sealed bearing hubs. I don’t know if that would ever so slightly improve the rating on your end. I’m not a single speed or fix gear rider yet but I did try out one of the retrospec harpers that’s $220 and it had a surprisingly smooth and forgiving frame on it. It was so much more comfortable than my salsa journeyman with 650b 47c tires running at 40 psi while the Harper had a 28c tire on it.

[@KokoFixed]

Kilo TT is OG

[@ihavsnot]

We all miss the og windsor the hour (1 1/8 thread less) every color combo around, found used for $100 slap some random color velocity deep v (why were they always orange green or blue?) to formula hubs, sram s300 (or sugino messengers/ rd2) and you had an absolute bangin $350 bike. Never forget the kid who actually purchased the real Fuji track and got ridiculed for spending $550 for a worse bike. Take me back to 2008

[@hobojesus9817]

I miss mine from 2012...

[@thedood2059]

I’ve had my 6ku for about 4 years now and nothing has gone wrong with it(yet lol) the tires and brakes are pretty shit tho ngl and it’s got a nice 46/16 ratio. I guess they went down in price bc when I got mine it was like 250+

[@rambow70]

Same, I bought mine for $230 back in 2015 and I still ride it today! I've even rode it to class in the winter one year during college and it went through a lot of road salts/snow. I had to upgrade the bottom bracket and crank set since I stripped that out but other than that it's been great. Factory wheels hold a true, no squeaking or anything. Even stored it outside for an entire year too lol. It's pretty heavy though so I think I'm going to retire it this spring.

[@thedood2059]

@@rambow70 same I’m looking to get a pursuit frame lol

[@fortyforfree]

@@rambow70 I got the same one, like 200 but I bought it used for 100. Shit brakes. I’ve never rode another bike so idk how bad it exactly is. Lol. Rides to this day. Bikes like 5 years old with everything original. Chain is due for a change

[@charles-hugohakizimana4279]

AVENTON bad ??? I ride an AVENTON CÓRDOBA, and I’m in love. I payed it 600€ and I ride everyday with it.

[@silentcyclist]

As long as you love riding it, it's the best bike.

[@geraldfisher6475]

I am really excited for my next fixed gear to have room for wider tires, i take my state bicyle out in the muddy forest all the time lol

[@bencemeszaros1414]

This Review is highly based on personal preferences

[@G_Ozare]

I've owned a ton of bikes (of all types) but I sold a Fuji Track (cromo) recently locally and grabbed a used black Aventon Mataro frame set to build up as a daily rider. I'd love to switch to a lugged steel frame/fork and build it simply.

[@Buddhakingpen]

I've been doing food delivery on my kilo wt for over a year now. Its pretty legit. I'm 6'3 245 pounds. I had to switch out my chain once, and replace the bearings in the rear hub once. Plus of course patches and inner tubes. So its been like $50 of maintainance in over a year from almost daily use in all weather conditions. Definite recommended if you ride in the city year round, and carry some extra weight with you

[@diab8049]

Oh heck I brought a SONG&FRIENDS for $285 usd straight from China to Singapore. Might regret later, will update once it arrives Edit: the bike came and for 285usd, i am 'impressed' by the specs, what i received and how good the customer service i had. To begin with, the most garbage tools that are a pain to use (Had to use my own) Stickers with dictator Mao and China Flag Tutorials which i don't even need 55cm bike frame with a track geometry Chinese carbon fork with aluminium steerer which was not cut straight No brand 40 mm deep rims with seal bearing hub 23c tires with a presta tube that is jammed for no reason Track 25.4mm drops paired with a 10mm stem (Upgraded to 31.8 drop and stem) Extremely shiny saddle No brand 130 BCD crank arm and 46/16 Cartridge bottom bracket Toe clip pedal To end off I had a shimano olive chain

[@filipbronola536]

Doubt it man, all bikes are good if you can ride em and have fun. The only time frame stiffness and stuff matters is if you have horse thighs and are pumping out world records in the velodrome.

[@G_Ozare]

It's strange how by the end of this video, I've come to the realization that the frame that I really want, is a lugged cromo frame & fork... Which turns out is a Wabi. My second choice would be a Fuji Feather.

[@vladthecoldone8804]

Dyou know if theres any other frame except for Wabi that is lugged?

[@CapFlipGaming]

Just bought the 6ku Fixie. First decent bike that isn't 38lb crappy mountain bike! I'm excited for it.

[@hugo9846]

I rode the wal mart Kent Fixie for years. I loooooved it. I think I was simply the right size for it. My lbs couldn't fix the bottom bracket for some reason, and another was stolen. RIP Thruster. I still have the saddle.

[@kennethsnyder6955]

I bought my kilo TT used about 7 years ago for 200. It has served me well but I'm getting the 7 year itch and a wabi is sounding appealing now. I just want something fresh

[@joel3683]

Do it man you deserve it

[@G_Ozare]

Sold a black Mercier Kilo TT frame set to a local kid earlier this year. Very nice construction in Reynolds steel.

[@fortyforfree]

How much. I got a guy, full bike. 325, it’s a 2009 though. Decent parts

[@sundayhop9306]

350 euro is ~425 dollars, not 540. Probably still not worth it, although there aren't really many alternatives. Getting a Fuji at a decent price in Europe is next to impossible, at least in 2020. P.S. Bear in mind that from what I have seen, prices tend to be higher in Europe, not just for fixies but for bikes overall.

[@AlotlikeArham123]

I like that wabi was right about the s tier Was waiting for him to put it in

[@matthewbeltrano571]

...is what she said.

[@griffy2381]

Ok so i started out on a purefix and now im on a crew district. The rides are nite and day the crew is solid, light, and comfortable. I enjoy it. I rode 20+ miles on it and had no issues and it can go uphills with not to much trouble

[@iphone343]

Im really curious to know, Where can find the front basket you have your WABI classic?

[@tomasruiz9140]

I’m liking the rain coat inside vibes

[@bruhmaxxer]

I kind of disagree about your opinion on the core-line relative to the 4130. 2lbs 6oz isn't that huge of a difference unless you are a weight weenie. And it's actually easier to maintain loose ball bearing hubs than it is to do so with the pressed in cartridge bearings, so I typically recommend clients to get loose ball bearing wheels for commuters. Loose ball bearings last forever, and only need a bit of adjustment and occasionally a cleanup of the old grease while sealed bearings need to be replaced entirely whenever they are problematic, and it can be hard to source the right size (and occasionally expensive)

[@tonmelissa7900]

Holy shit that description of Aventon is so accurate. I had a 2016 Cordoba for a few months with upgraded parts and it just sucked. Not stiff at all and heavier than most steel bikes

[@max_coast]

I get this is 2 years old, but as someone who has serviced a LOT of Walmart Thrusters at our local bike co-op... I don't care how cheap it is, it is F- tier . The frames are heavy, the wheels have painted brake tracks, there is no lube in ANY bearings and all the bearings WAY too tight. The metal in the brake levers, brake calipers, and chainring are all soooo soft it boggles the mind it's called metal. I'd never seen chainring bolt holes ovalize until I saw it on a Thruster.

[@AbdallahMassoud1]

I bought the kilo tt pro summer of 2019 based on Zach's recommendation and have been riding the heck of it for the past year and a half here in NY. It has been beautiful. The only changes I made to the bike was recently switching out the 23mm stock tires for 25mm continental gatorskins after roasting the OGs and also some metal mountain bike style pedals. Also I cant ride fixie, so when I went to the closest bike shop I had the bikesman apply a freewheel from his own, I believe. Looked used when he placed it, but i didn't care as it rode just fine. Everything else was left stock but I believe I have to replace a few more things. Let it be known, I dont know much about bikes. I just wanted something solid and reliable. Im now finding that when pedaling hard I often skip a spoke on the crankset, what could that be a result of? Is the freewheel beat? is the crankset itself beat? I usually have my chain tightened so I dont think thats the cause? Any help would be appreciated? Thank yalls

[@joel3683]

Wish I could help as I have/had a similar problem with my golden cycles bike but I hope you found the answer you were looking for

[@InsideVsOutside]

The upgraded version of the retrospec bike is much nicer than the base model. Put over 1000 miles on it so far and it can fit 32c tires .

[@dmgelo]

The tsunami snm100 is really popular and mostly used by decent fixie riders in Asia, it’s a solid brand

[@johnli8831]

SUGGESTION! For around 500 dollars kona paddy wagon offers frames made out of reynolds 520 tubing with clearance up 32c tires and comes with branded components like fsa cranks, sealed bearing formula wheelset, schwalbe tires ,branded cockpit etc. And arguably depending on model better looking then all the bikes in the A class

[@some19872003]

But last year they made them was 2018.

[@johnli8831]

@@some19872003 find a dealer they should have lots left

[@some19872003]

Well that would be nice if I could find one. Looking for in store dealers the nearest one that might have one is about 4 to 6 hours drive away. Luckily I’m going to visit my brother in one of the bigger cities that may have one. I’m going to assume with the bike being nearly 3 years old it should have a somewhat good discount on it if I could find one.

[@johnli8831]

@@some19872003 yep ur exactly right! if u can finally dealer they should have it on sale for sure

[@simondr70]

Yeah it's discontinued, glad you found one ..

[@uncleteej8414]

I’m suprised about the Aventon but glad my tsunami is ranked higher haha hope Zach would do a complete bike check on this, it’s really good for a beginner bike. Greetings from PH!

[@TheTakoCrew]

I have a Roll Fixies, which I've dwindled down to as 6KU's branch of fixies here in NZ. The comment you made about costing more over 6months than the bike itself is true 😂 But if you're someone like me as a beginner, it's a fun baseline bike to tinker with and try different setups. Esp in a country like here in NZ where high end Fixies aren't common. Plus, for $150 NZD second hand but pretty much new (they're like $600-700 RRP here) I love riding this thing 😂

[@TheCerofear]

Thaaanks Zach! suuuper helpful!!

[@moreblueye]

Thanks for the video. Have been thinking about getting another cheap bike for fun and this is good information.

[@MitchellMillennial]

Actually tsunami is a well known brand outside of the states. Its really popular in Malaysia

[@josgroth9154]

Hi Zach ! I’m very interested in starting to ride fixed, but im not quite sure what to get. I live in Germany so I think I don’t have as much options as you guys. I have to look out for the tires that I’m gonna have to put on my bike, because winter and rain is very common here so I need something, that won’t slip away whenever you try to turn. I maybe want to get a Fuji declaration ( I know you said that the Fuji feather and track are better, but I like the look of the green 2021 one) so I don’t know if I’m able to put some cross tires on or tires with a bit more thickness and profile. Will it fit ? And also my family know their way around bikes so I’m not completely on my own but they know nothing about fixed ones ( and don’t really like the idea of only one gear, since they all do triathlon and like pricey and light bikes). I’m a bit more heavy than others so I’m also looking forward to wheels that won’t break or crack or however you call it. I’ve had a mountain bike since I was 12 and I now just like the simple look and function of a fixie. Looking forward to ride some and thank you for taking the time to read this !! Greetings from Kiel, Germany

[@Simon-cx1qr]

hey man, I'm from Belgium and also started getting interested into fixed gear riding. My budget is around 150-200 euros and I don't even know if fixed would be for me. But I really want to try it for the simplicity and so called fun. So what I'm doing is converting an old race frame to a fixed gear. Just keep all the old parts you don't need (derailleur, ...) in a box in case you would want to convert it back. I looked for a fixed gear rear wheel with a flipflop hub secondhand. Now I need to find the time to put it al together, but there are my tips. And these frames normally work with a slightly wider tire :)

[@GlenGoesOutdoors]

FYI Zach, the Kito TT (not just the pro) does list "sealed ball bearings" hubs now.

[@CuzItsMinecraft]

Zach doggin on my state 4130. Feelin some pain

[@denys2776]

Is bikesdirect a valid website with valid bikes that ship? It just looks a lil sketchy.

[@galenkehler]

The tsumani "Spiderman Mac and cheese" chainring is actually really good, I have 3 of them and they last forever. Great quality 👌

[@kevinbarillas5242]

I bought a Fuji track on sale For $400 and it’s been my only bike for the past 4 years, definitely an A tier bike

[@MrFRESKOTV]

Do a video about the company unknown bike co, I just ordered a complete bike from them and worried I won’t ever receive it there’s a ton of people who ordered and never received it

[@heated817]

just gonna say crew district or ace with aftermarket fork is solid for beginner aluminum bike

[@cerocastillo3634]

I'm about to buy a Fuji Feather for $250. Glad I came to this vid. Thanks Zach!

[@G_Ozare]

Love me a radial laced front wheel. The Feather is really sweet....

[@thomasboy5688]

My old 2017 mataro fork snapped and caused me to have a head injury , so yea aventon really cut corners. Btw Alibaba constantine is fake. Authentic Constantines comes with colour matching forks

[@jeffjrums6051]

I was able to land a Fuji feather in 56, I live in western NY. Prices are just ridiculous, paid over 700 for it, and I'm just assuming prices across the board have gone up. If you use financing apps to pay for this stuff though, I'd say it's worth it cause you won't miss the money and you'll get a whip you're proud of. Can't wait to receive it!

[@isaelmendez4005]

my Aventon Cordoba came perfectly and the fork lasted me 3 head on crashes

[@771shadowolf]

Wish they still made track bikes

[@isaelmendez4005]

@@771shadowolf ok me too

[@771shadowolf]

@@isaelmendez4005 cool

[@milescorporosus4058]

"If I was a college professor, the average grade in my class would be a C." I mean, that would actually make sense. Academic grading is just completely bonkers, the way it has distorted our view of what "average" is and how it reflects on you as a person.

[@pedrohorta6266]

Great video! Zach, what color yellow/finish/gloss did you pick for your Wabi Special? Did you choose it in Prismatic Powders? And which gold chain/brand did you pick? Thanks!

[@alexserrano9192]

Wow, I was actually really considering buying an aventon bike to replace my Fuji Feather This video is make me second guess that now

[@enter666once]

I agree with you with the Fuji bikes I used to have a Fuji track and I love that thing

[@landridaltwood2698]

I have the State Bicycle 4130 Matte Black and it's Great! I don't have a car so I use it daily. Only thing I upgrades Is the tubes/tires cause I kept popping the rear one. I installed Continental tubes/Gatorskins....and man these are tough. Haven't popped yet.

[@mrsilveri]

I'll stick to my used stuff, I bought my Solé for $45 & my modified Nashbar Hounder that I picked up for $25. Cheap, they work and if something happens then no big loss.

[@leemanwrong]

If a 24 pound bike is a lead tank then my 26 pound $150 fixie is a lead tank with a fat guy driving haha!

[@bikenraider99]

You need a mustache when you are doing a plug :) Digging the info, thanks for the vid.

[@singletona082]

Fixies aren't my thing but a few of those make me go 'HUH.... Maybe. At the very worst put a single speed hub on that thing.' Love your insight and like... dude. Those are some nice bikes. I'm on a walmart bike I've got hackjobbed into a single speed and I'm kinda digging it. Something that's like... fifteen pounds lighter with better components? That honestly sounds like a damned good time.

[@wendygjohnson2062]

What about Sole? I haven't seen you review them yet.

[@MongoosePreservationSociety]

Luckily i've had no issues with my Aventon Cordoba as my daily commuter for over a year now. Emergency replacement would be the Kilo TT Pro!

[@rsk240]

Talk about the Aventon Cordoba more please. It's a different bike than the Mataro.

[@johnnyregs2378]

Theyre both garbage.

[@dannybodros5180]

@@johnnyregs2378 they are not shit

[@MrHatchiFuto86]

Khs flite 100 Kilo tt Fuji Feather My top 3 budget bikes with quality

[@ericfrost8036]

Got my wabi today put it together rode it a mile in the street lights great riding bike like it so far!!!

[@shredder_shazza]

I recently got a Fuji feather for Christmas (Australia)

[@araperez4015]

How is it I used to have a Fuji classic but it got robbed

[@patricioramos243]

Where is the bianchi pista steel

[@47mt47nightmare]

It's such a joke, the Fuji Feather in Germany is 639 Euro (778,78 USD) for the 2021 and 600 Euro (731,25USD) for the 2020. But no idea which other good options we have.

[@taxiteller6962]

The Dolan Pre Cursa used to be a good option for us Europeans, but they've become uneconomical after the Brexit (14% duty for bikes +import sales tax). So yeah, the Fuji Feather is pretty much the only good "budget" option nowadays.

[@EdsonSantos-sz8qj]

Thank you Sr for this video Happy Holidays!!🤙🚲🎄

[@johnherrera9257]

love these rank videos Zach!

[@JIKim-eg5rm]

Ahhh, I just bought the $299 State core line for my girlfriend and myself. :( I thought the "core-line" was 4130. Oh well. Gotta accept mediocrity for what I paid.

[@ryancourter2393]

Honestly Zach is very hard on State. The core-line is a good bike for the price and I think you will enjoy it