I'm looking to get a fixed gear and I'm deciding between the two. I trust both companies but I hear Bianchi is better. Anyway, I think the major noticeable difference are some measurements and the fork. The Raleigh fork is straight where as the Bianchi Pista isn't.
2007-04-22 04:44:28 · 4 answers · asked by Ka Wah C 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
oh, I forgot to mention, other differences is that the Raleigh comes with a flip flop hub and breaks whereas the Pista is barebone - meaning, just wheels, chain, frame, forks & handlebar.
2007-04-22 07:39:17 · update #1
the Bianchi is much better all around
stay away from Diamondback and Raleigh, ever since those companies merged a few years ago their quality has suffered
I also like the Specialized Langster, but the Pista is a fine bike too
2007-04-22 12:46:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I recall, these are two different bikes. The Bianchi is a true track bike. That's why it comes with no brakes and a single sided hub. The Raleigh is made for street riding messenger style. That's why it has brakes and the flip hub. These items would simply not be allowed on the track at all.
If the two were identical I'd say go for the Bianchi. Raleigh's quality is not great these days.
2007-04-27 08:14:01 · answer #2 · answered by Jay P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Raleigh Rush Hour is way better. Trust me get it!
http://www.raleighusa.com/items.asp?itemid=264
2007-04-22 06:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by Asomugha21 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Looks like a lot of people recommend IRO: http://www.irofixedgear.com/index.asp
At least, from this thread that someone asked a year ago: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=164466
Good luck!
2007-04-26 05:20:22 · answer #4 · answered by mcmcguirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋