Originally Posted by 604CEFIRO (Post 8651725)

I've seen only 1 person locally have their kit, appeared pretty nice! Graphics are sublimated so it won't ever rub off. Sizing appears to run one size down.

I'm a medium in rapha pro team, and can squeeze into small classics.

Blacksheep's sizing guide says that I'm a small in their line. So measure yourself accordingly.

From experience, I think the only 'negative' I can see about their bibs is the elastic cuff at the bottom of the thigh opening. Their design resembles Sugoi's RSE bib shorts, which I do not prefer. The RSEs elastic gripper over time wears out in the way that it loses its elasticity and stops hugging the bottom of your thighs. I prefer some sort of elastic band but that's all personal preference. Some people are sensitive to elastic bands with rubberized grips, so those who are sensitive may like the blacksheep/sugoi design more.

As long as you don't wash your good stuff in a machine, it will last a long time. Always hand wash ur expensive bits :)

Originally Posted by 604CEFIRO (Post 8651803)

ZN6: I'm assuming you live in Richmond? And you need to get downtown? I guess depending on where you live in Richmond, a safer route to get into downtown would probably be Garden City North up to the Casino, then take the Canadaline Bridge, and ride north up Cambie Street all the way into downtown. It's 100% bike lanes that way.

As for the fixie, nice bike but pricey. pretty sure MSRP was well over $1700, but I wouldn't buy a track bike unless I'm riding track. I have a State Bicycle steel frame fixie for when I putz around in Steveston and for my commute ride to work within Richmond (< 15km).

You should maybe check out State Bicycle: Single Speed Bikes, Fixed Gear Bikes, City Bikes & more they have some nice stuff for fair price. Ship it to Blaine WA...

Originally Posted by mk1freak (Post 8651874)

whats a recommended place that wont rape the wallet for servicing? and are they able to service/check chariots as well? i;ve checked out velofix (mobile) and their prices are ok for a come to you service (by appt only though), but if there's a decent place i'd rather save money especially if i pass by them (or near) during the week. TIA

Originally Posted by ZN6 (Post 8651885)

Not quite living in Richmond yet, still in vancouver commuting to downtown. I'm already on a Langster but wanted the pro. 1400 is damn pricy.

I ride to richmond on the canada line bike lane which isn't bad at all but I tend to go through river road and sweep around Riverrock. I'll definitely check out garden city as a bike way, it's just the people that turn right onto alderbridge heading north on garden city that scare the piss out of me.

Originally Posted by mk1freak (Post 8651903)

sorry should have mentioned I commute from richmond to Spanish banks during the week.
Thanks.

Originally Posted by azncreationz (Post 8652213)

If you're near Spanish Banks, then you're close to UBC? There's Bike Kitchen and More Bikes out there, and also House of Chain on Alma. No personal experience, so YMMV.
There's also a Cap's (Krusty's) in Richmond.

Originally Posted by 604CEFIRO (Post 8652614)

I bet u get pretty sw'assy Mike :)