more fixed gear and track info

This updates a post from October 2005.

They don’t come any simpler than this stripped-to-the-gills fixed gear unit. The Sputnik hangs proper rear-facing track dropouts on a Reynolds 631 steel frame, with a flip-flop rear hub that lets you mount an additional sprocket so you can change gearing mid-ride. Use it as a track racer, or mount up a brake, quit your day job and join the bike messenger ranks. This isn’t a bike for the faint of heart, but for absolute purity of purpose there’s nothing more exquisitely beautiful, or special-bred, than this elemental speedster. Runs about $825.00

If a custom built fixed gear/track bike is your style, look at the Ravello. Expect to pay for a custom frame but with Dedacciai lugged tubing is a nice piece of work. Complete bikes start at $1,999 and run to $2,999. These bikes sure are purdy.

I also like the Gios Pista. It’s Italian, its blue and it’s just looks fast. I’m not exactly sure of the price but I seem to remember a $1,500 plus shipping for a special order for the frame Excel Sports Boulder.

Others to check out include Independent Fabrication, Ridley and Eddy Merckx. All are the track variety bikes but very sweet!

QR Tri-Bike For Sale

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I am selling my 1998 Quintana Roo TeQuilo Triathlon Bike. It is a size 53 with Ultegra 9-speed and a Carbonero Fork with a 650 wheelset. Purchased in 1999 from Mission Bay Sports in Chicago. In January 2003, I purchased the HED3 wheels pictured. I have all invoices for proof of purchase. Your purchase includes the original set of Velocity Wheels and the HED3's. Bike is in excellent shape, however it is used. There is one small paint chip on the down tube and one on the seat stays from transporting. It also comes with upgraded Syntace C2 aerobars and a Selle San Marco Triath-gel saddle. I am asking $1,000.00 or best offer. Upgrades alone are worth $700.00 Please respond by emailing "triathlete13783@aol.com" I have more pictures to provide and will provide telephone number to all serious inquiries. This is an excellent bike for the beginner who wants to start with many affordable upgrades. Thanks for looking.

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