Be aware: It seems to me that the bike has only one brake. This means it is illegal to ride it in Switzerland.
So either add in the cost of fitting extra brakes (which might be difficult to fit) or just ride it on private ground.
Jun 27, 2012 at 15:56
Hi Jorn,
Most fixie bikes have only 1 brake.
You can get an additional brake installed at any bike shop for about chf 60.
Oded
Jun 27, 2012 at 17:15
Hi Oded,
usually when buying a fixie bike peope know that they don't get a normal bike with usual safety equipment but something special that is not legal to ride on Swiss roads.
Your deal did not mention anything like that - you advertised this deal as "bike" and not as "toy". This toy is not only illegal to use on public ground but also dangerous. Just think about going downhill and then have the chain jumping off - you'll be in real trouble.
I guess you'd never offer a car that cannot be legally be driven in Switzerland without modifications.
Why don't you include a modification package so your toy becomes a bike?
Jun 28, 2012 at 15:43
Jorn - thanks a lot for the heads up.
We spoke with the distributor and the bike will be delivered with a back pedal brake AND a hand brake.
So either add in the cost of fitting extra brakes (which might be difficult to fit) or just ride it on private ground.
Most fixie bikes have only 1 brake.
You can get an additional brake installed at any bike shop for about chf 60.
Oded
usually when buying a fixie bike peope know that they don't get a normal bike with usual safety equipment but something special that is not legal to ride on Swiss roads.
Your deal did not mention anything like that - you advertised this deal as "bike" and not as "toy". This toy is not only illegal to use on public ground but also dangerous. Just think about going downhill and then have the chain jumping off - you'll be in real trouble.
I guess you'd never offer a car that cannot be legally be driven in Switzerland without modifications.
Why don't you include a modification package so your toy becomes a bike?
We spoke with the distributor and the bike will be delivered with a back pedal brake AND a hand brake.
Thanks again for making us aware.
Oded
Thank you
Jörn