Genesis Track One Fixed Gear at Walmart
Walmart is at it again with another fixed gear bike, this time by Genesis. First, the Mongoose fixed gear hit the internet with different opinions from cyclists, and now Genesis rolls out the Track One. The Genesis Track One fixed gear retails for $149, the exact same price as the Mongoose.
First glance at the Genesis Track One, you can see a kickstand, which not too many fixies have, but uses a flip flop hub, steel frame, front and back brakes, and alloy wheels. Lastly, a simple colorway suits the Genesis Track One nicely, which is black, red, and cream.
I bought this bike from Walmart instead of the Mongoose Cachet because it had been priced at 109.00 as oposed to the Cachet being 149.00 When it was rung up it rang at 149 but was stickered so it took a few minutes but they did the right thing and sold it to me for 109. I have been riding for 2 weeks 7 miles per day and can say the ONLY complaint I have now is I wish it was lighter. The brakes have actual metal in parts as opposed to the plastic of the Mongoose. The Cachet is WAY lighter but to just get into riding and find out what I like and what I don’t 109 is a great way to find out. I am just beginning to discover what I really want and more importantly what I need on a bike. When I get ready to buy my ful time bike I want to be sure I am getting the right bike for me and not just something the high end bike shop wants to sell. Since I haven’t been biking since college, 15 years ago, why would I risk spending 500-2500 on the wrong bike?
If you want to get started and find what you want a bike to do and what you can live without, give this a chance.