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when trek came out with their belt drive singlespeed, i was amazed. i also wondered when they would make a fixed gear one (and if i could loctite the gear mechanism... i know, hella sketch but whatever). well looks like f8 cycles beat them to the punch:
"f8 began as a search for the ultimate fixed ride through the rough streets of San Francisco. Simplicity and durability were paramount. Designing a bullet-proof frame became an obsession.
The obsession paid off. f8 became the first to offer a belt drive fixed gear, in titanium no less. And less than you’d normally pay for a custom titanium frame.Using a belt means no lubricant. So you can ride to work wearing bleach-white bell bottoms, if your dress code allows. It also means no maintenance, as unlike a metal chain it will not stretch.
now those hipsters can wear their bright red jeans without worrying about grease stains. and those hipsters can afford it- just $2700 of your parents money gets you a bike that requires so little maintenence, it'll look good in your garage. im not a hater, im just really.....not feeling it anymore.
jmik
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for the price they put this bike at its not even worth it. why would anyone need a titanium bike to ride around the city anyways. Seriously?
i totally agree. if anything, this is probably going to be a garage queen. it's kinda unfortunate that the perfect setup has to be at that price.
such a shame.
jmik
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