Price Paid:
$800.00
at Revolution Cycles Ge Model Year:
2006 Favorite Ride:
NW DC at night Bike Setup:
Switched out the stock pedals for some Shimano SPD/platform pedals. I added some clip on head/tail lights so people can see me at night. Summary:
After riding countless other fixed gear commuter/track bikes, I decided on the Fillmore for several reasons. It's lighter and has better components than a Langster or Pista (but costs slightly more). Also, unlike the aformentioned bikes, you won't see a Fillmore locked up at every street post on the block. If that sounds snotty so be it, but, seriously, who wants to look like everyone else?
As for the ride itself, it's a more complete package than other similar bikes. The geometry is agressive, but not so track-like that your back and neck start to throb after 15 miles. The carbon fork, an item that LeMond did not include on the 07 model, does a great job dampening road shocks and vibrations. Spending the entire day on this bike is not a problem.
Finally, and most importantly, this bike is FAST. That's all you should really care about right? If you are crazy enough to think you can make that left turn before those other rush hour commuters in their cars over in the opposite lane barrel through the intersection at 35MPH, this bike will support you all the way. Strengths:
Better components than most off the rack track bikes.
Super fast.
Unique (at least where I live).
Steel frame/carbon fork makes long rides easier on the body.
I can regularly speed past people doing group rides on their $5k road bikes. Weaknesses:
Front wheel creaks and groans while hammering up or down steep inclines and declines. Similar Products Used:
Jamis Sputnik, Bianchi Pista, Specialized Langster, older fixie road bikes
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