Retrospec Fixie Beta Series Betty Davis Fixed Gear Single Speed Urban Road Bike (Pink/Blue, Small)

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Retrospec Fixie Beta Series Betty Davis Fixed Gear Single Speed Urban Road Bike (Pink/Blue, Small) - detail

• "Urban Comfort" steel frame with barspin clearance
• 41mm Super deep-v wheels w/ CST "High Performance" tires - 700C
• "Radius" Front and Rear Brakes
• "Well-Go" Pedals and Toe Cages
• Retrospec Kraton Rubber soft grips

Retrospec Fixie Beta Series Betty Davis Fixed Gear Single Speed Urban Road Bike (Pink/Blue, Small) Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful In Love., March 21, 2012 By  Melissa Weiss - See all my reviews This review is from: Retrospec Fixie Beta Series Betty Davis Fixed Gear Single Speed Urban Road Bike (Pink/Blue) (Sports) I love my Retrospec. I hadn't had a bike in a while and decided on a fixie for the short rides between my apartment, office, and school (the ground is mostly flat, and I was looking to get in at least a bit of a workout). I've had this bike for a couple of months now, and while getting used to a fixed gear bike was a bit of a challenge, I'm seriously glad I did. This bike is silent- none of that squeakiness or chain-rattling inherent to many bikes after a while. It's easy to control at any speed. Another pro: it's sturdy, but lightweight- I can carry it up a flight of stairs with little to no trouble. The bike also has hand brakes, which is great for people who aren't used to fixies- I've been learning to control the speed with my legs, but it takes some getting used to, so the hand brakes are a huge help (and safer for short stops). I love the color pink, and this is HOT pink; loud, in the best possible way (it stands out in the sea of bikes characteristic of... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment (1) Very hard to assemble but other than that, Beautiful!, May 6, 2012 By  Cristina Malloy - See all my reviews    Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: Retrospec Fixie Beta Series Betty Davis Fixed Gear Single Speed Urban Road Bike (Pink/Blue) (Sports) I was searching for bikes and i came across this one, i fell in love immediately! I ordered two. Once I received them, one came very well packaged and the other one came with the packaging destroyed, terrible. Luckily it did not affect the bike. I read from other reviews that they were easy to put together, I attempted and it was quite difficult. Other than this complaint, I love how they look, how they feel and how they ride. I was able to find a video on youtube on how to build these bikes and so hopefully they can help whoever reads this review. I gave up and just ended paying $50 dollars each to have them assembled at my local bike tech. I hope this review helps. If you have trouble figuring out what size frame you need, go to there web site: [...] Enjoy! P.S. These bikes do not come with a kick stand. youtube video: [...] Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment

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Product Description

Musicians understand the relevance of Miles Davis and his effect on today’s rock scene. What few people realize is how much his second wife, Betty, influenced him and shaped his career. The former model was friends with Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone, both of whom she introduced to Miles. Their relationship is credited with ushering in the jazz fusion era. Though their marriage lasted only a year and some change, her fingerprints are all over his later albums. Far from a blushing wallflower, Betty recorded three albums in the 70’s and released a new one in 2009. The Betty Davis bike -- a pink frame with one black and one white tire -- is an homage to her musical legacy and her effect on modern rock. Retrospec was founded in 2009 in downtown Los Angeles to fulfill the need for a fixed-gear urban bicycle with transportation and style in mind. All of our frames are tig-welded and are available in many colors to fit your own unique style. We only use top quality components such as: Double walled super deep V wheels, 3 piece cranks, CST High Performance tires, Kraton rubber grips, riser style handlebars and KMC chains. With distribution on 6 continents and an ever-growing product line up, Retrospec is committed to providing you with a bike that is not only durable, but affordable as well.