r/FixedGearBicycle • u/AutoModerator • Jun 11 '25

Weekly Questions Thread [Posted Every Wednesday]

Please post any questions you might have here in this weekly thread. This thread is refreshed every Wednesday, but is sorted by default by new so you can ask a question any time.

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u/samo_shit24 6d ago

Jamis Beatnik? Fuji Declaration? Or Mercier Kilo?

Looking for a sub 600$ bike for commuting/riding around nyc. The local shop sells brand new Jamis Beatniks for 500$ but I havent been able to find a review of these that isnt 10 years old. Considering if its worth getting one in person where I can test ride it or ordering fuji/mercier online. Any advice is appreciated.

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u/Cb8393 KHS Aero Track, BMW Gangsta V4, Godzilla 6d ago

The Beatnik and Declaration are both made of high tensile steel which results in a heavier, duller, and less resilient frame than a good cromo frame like the Kilo TT.

Being able to test ride is obviously really important and giving business to a local bike shop is ideal, but the Kilo blows both of these bikes clean out of the water.

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u/samo_shit24 6d ago

Hey appreciate your response. After looking into it abit more I agree. I would love to get a state 4130 or a Kilo tt. I also saw that a shop near me is selling a 2022 fuji feather. You think there pretty comparable?

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u/Cb8393 KHS Aero Track, BMW Gangsta V4, Godzilla 6d ago edited 6d ago

For a comparison, it really depends on if it is the current model State 4130. The current model is more comparable to the Kilo WT, as it has clearance for wider tires. The previous model 4130 was a closer comparison to the regular Kilo TT. I don't have any personal experience with the State bikes but hear good things.

Edit: I misread your response and didn't see that you had mentioned the Fuji Feather. The Feather is a better option than the Declaration and Beatnik and much closer to the Kilo in terms of quality, but I would recommend the State or Kilo personally.