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Behold the Schwinn Cutter, named after the legendary team in Breaking Away. This ‘09 model should be appearing at dealers soon enough for around $299. Single/fixed, flat bars and two brakes. This is sure to be a winner, and is pretty well the bike I’d personally be recommending to legions of folks looking for a solid, cheap bicycle to get around town. Look for more information as Interbike approaches.
Hey everybody – thanks for the comments on the spec on the Schwinn website being incorrect. We caught that based on your comments and should have it corrected for you now. Sorry for any confusion it may have caused!
–Tim
Nickski – I’m sorry but I think there’s a market for it. I’ve spent maybe an extra $80 on a new stem (120mm 83/97 threadless with a 1″ to 1-1/8 converter), drops, pedals and some extraneous things (fenders, lock, etc) and now have an all black, relatively incognito SS that is a pretty fun ride. I don’t have to worry that much about leaving it at the train station but yet I’m not embarrassed about riding it in the least. Even with the upgrades it’s on par for what people are paying for overhauled fixies on Craigslist. It’s on par with bikesdirect.com SSes but you get the added benefit of purchasing from an IBS.
The Madison retails for twice as much. For the $600+ range you have a ton of SSes to choose from. For the $300-$400 range you are limited to ebay and craigslist specials. The market is there and I gotta say I really like the bike for what it is.
Here’s a few pics of mine. I’m loving it. picked up a bunch of stuff local on craigslist like xt square taper cranks, un72 bb, da threaded headset, kenisis fork. the salsa stem cost a little bit but is so choice. someone mentioned the paint rubs off the rims on the brakeing surface, well duh.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/skotajarvi/cutter2.jpg
My Cutter is the first road bike I’ve ever owned, and it’s proving a decent investment – though given my last bike lasted 16 years, it’s got a long road before I call it a wise investment. Chopping down the handlebars and putting new grips on helped my back comfort a lot, though the top tube is a little short for my size (I bought the ’small’ frame, for people 5′3 – 5′6″, and I’m 5′7″. The ‘medium’ frame’s top tube pushed nads into intestines when I straddled it; Schwinn HQ employs some oddly proportioned fit models). I called Schwinn to inquire about the riser stem/quick-release seatpost not matching up w/ their site images, and they were like, “Yeah, it shipped with different components.” So if anyone thinks they can hold Schwinn to what they themselves publish, think again. All told though it looks pretty cold murdered out.
Just picked mine up yesterday for $190 new, at a shop outside of Boston. Comes with a freewheel but does not come with a flip-flop hub as some were wondering.
$190?? That’s stupid cheap. Makes you wonder whether there’s some truth to rumor that a 2nd run more true to the original images is due to ship??
Update, So I weighed my CUTTER.
Comes in at 23.
Although Ive replaced almost everything on it but the Wheels, Fork and saddle.
I think I can shave more weight off if I cut the seatpost and goto 25 or 23 tires.
Although its been quite the money pit,
It rides real nice n smooth compared with me Alum bike.
This is my first experience with a Steel frame.
Next spring build Im getting a lighter steel frame, um hooked on Steel!
Hey what up…
I got 3 photos if my Fixed Cutter…
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No self respecting rider would invest in a company that sells coaches and loveseats oh ya bikes to. There just whoring out the name and riding the wave say goodbye to fixed.
I just bought a 2008 leftover for $150 and I have to admit it’s kinda fun for the $. The only thing I may do to it is the BB and Crank set when I blow them out. That’s the week spot but what the heck for $150 I can’t complain.
Nate,
where did you buy the bike for $190? I’m in Boston, but I’ve only seen it being sold for 300.
Thanks.
I found mine at http://www.performancebicycles.com
I purchased it for $290 including tax and shipping!!
At the they were running a 15% off everything and I believe its back up, just keep checking back.
I picked it up at my LBS as pictured and it only took about 10 days.