6KU Fixie Review
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- The 6KU Fixie is one of the most popular beginner fixed gears with its affordable price point and sharp looks, but is it worth the money? Find out in this overview of the 6KU Fixie.
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As someone that has a 6ku for a couple of years, I find it to be a much better bike than this review has made it out to be. Yes it is cheap and yes you do get what you pay for. I would recommend changing the cranks, throwing away the brakes (you want a fixie right?) and putting some track drop bars on it. I use a specialized tarmac for my racing and casual bike rides with the guys but this fixie has been through hell and back. At one point I used it for my commutes while I didn't have a car and this thing held up no problem. Ive been hit on it multiple times and never had an issue with anything other than my bars being messed up. Steel is real, thats how biking started out. I still continue to ride it when I want to feel my legs screaming. For an everyday bike for getting around and having fun its a solid bike at a good price point. Don't expect too much of it and you will be surprised by the results. It handles well being steel on rough roads.
If you’re not riding on the track, why on earth would you use track drops. Fixies are so ridiculous with the user logic. SMH
@@brosettastone7520they look cool duh
I've had a 6ku for about 2 or 3 years, and I can say, it's a tank. it will stand up to any bump, crack or bunny hop thrown at it. I'm 6'4 250lbs and I can ride my 6ku all around town, and even NYC without any worry. all ive done to it is get it dropped handlebars and thickslicks to avoid flats and its done the job time and time again. as stated, yea, you can find another bike around the same price that'll be more lightweight and a better investment, but I can say that 6ku is still a solid, rugid bike for the price
I own a 6ku Milan 2. It's a size 58, with me being 6'2. For starters, I love it. It's very fast. Its durable, especially if you take care of it. I agree with the heavy weight of the deep v wheelset. However I upgraded my crankets, freewheel, and other necessary parts. I love it. I have used this in rain, windy, and other appalling weather.
Im still confused on how some of the videos on your channel are "reviews of a product" but they end up just being "powerpoint style" presentation of googled images. This should be renamed 'synopsis of what I read about a 6KU fixie online' lol
He said this is the beginning of the video. He has not personally ridden a 6ku bike but will review according to all he knows about parts , materials and what is available out there.
I agree hahahah
Yeah he’s a hack
How about you do one?
I loved my 6KU fixed gear frame. Upgraded a bunch of parts (Main upgrade was the wheel set and cranks) and used it for courier work until i got hit by a car and the frame was bent. Now i have a Cinelli Mystic rats frame for my work bike and Fuji Track Pro for my weekend bike! Great intro bike but if i had to go back in time, i would've got a Kilo TT. I recommend the Kilo to everyone who asks me about a good beginner bike.
so true
so you are doing a review on a product that you have not used...let that sink in...
That's what I was thinking...I just put one together a few minutes ago. I'll review it next year.
If you know loads about bikes and parts, you can easily tell and predict how a certain bike will hold up and what kind of quality it is.
THE BIKE IS PERFECTLY FINE I'VE BEEN RIDING SEVERAL WEEKS NOW, ITS SMOOTH AND FEELS LKE IT WILL LAST A LONG TME. I LOVE IT.
Brenda Brewer like he said, fine for $230. There's better for that money but there's also better reliable bikes for more money.. try a good bike and you'll see yourself :)
This guy reviews fixies yet he takes the piss out of people who ride them
I've owned 6ku steel frame for a decent amount of time and its held up. the welds are 100% and not problems thus far. Decent little bike and worth the money !
well i ride my 6KU bike for about 2 years now and the unique problem was that i had to change my headset but for the rest is really good.
I personally had a 6ku fixie and honestly was pretty impressed. i bought it used on craigslist for $75. I only moved on from it because I got a good deal on a Leader 725.
Pros-
Sealed Bottom Bracket - After ~1500 miles, it was still smooth.
Finish - After commuting on this bike for a full year, I would still get compliments about the color/paint
Weight - I replaced the wheelset with with an also low quality non deep v wheelset, replaced pedals, brakeless, bar and stem, and the bike was only 21 pounds. Not bad for a beginner bike with ~150 more invested.
Geometry - very comfortable for street use.
Cons -
Stock wheels are heavy, bearings don''t seem to last
stock tires
stock chain
No bottle cage mounts
Overall for the price, I think it is a great beater bike. This was not my first fixed gear, I just bought it as a beater because I found it nearly new for $75. After a good assembly, the bike would be more than enough for a beginner.
One thing I will contest about you video, although deep V wheels are heavy, high maintenance, every deep rim I've owned has been bomb proof because of the deep reinforced rim, decent pitch hub, and a 36h lacing pattern. The wheels never come untrue.
hey Zach, I've got an idea to throw at the end or beginning of your videos, you could give a build critique or something along those lines of viewer submitted builds
Joe Anderson YES PLEASE!! 😋
entertainment at its peak brotha your level of bike topics is hitting the spot I just wished you dropped more videos often , anyway I ride a unknown lv1 track bike made it into a daily commuter, track geometry to the fullest but comfortable enough to make it to work and back , keep up the good work brotha , from Ontario CA,
I have a 6ku Fixed Gear track bike with a double butted aluminum frame and it has performed well! It's light and great for riding daily
what are your thoughts on the 6ku track Fixed gear? it's a alloy build with mostly all the some parts?
Never got the chance to thank you, after making this video you got me to rethink and convince my mom to buy me a nice track bike
I like the aluminum track frame. most of the parts you will end upgrading
i have a 6ku urban track bike and i really enjoy using it just get around town and go riding with some friends. i haven't had any problems with it and it's great in my opinion
I bought the 6KU urban track bike as a cheap, around-campus bike as an alternative to my $$$$ full suspension mtn bike. I like it, it was a little more expensive than their standard fixed gears but it's an aluminum frame versus steel.
Noah Holden yeah I just bought it yesterday
Zach maybe you should do a comparison between the aluminum and steel frames. theres alot of difference between the two same brand bikes.
they have a really nice alloy 6ku i changed the wheels, cog, and chairing to a 52x14 ive had it for about a year now and i think its a perfect bike to customize if your into alloy and dumping money into something
Ive had my 6ku for a year with heavy riding around town and the uni and nothing bad has happened yet
Great information. Loved it.
What would you recommend for a durable bike with a flat or riser handle bars, which can be used on a daily basis and good for crossing bridges, fast and light? Would love to hear from you. Thanks.
I've been riding my 6ku fixie for 2 months now. I bought it used. the bike is overall good for casual riding and can even take a lot of impact in terms of durability. only down side I have is that its just bit heavy but not too heavy for me to just not want to buy it. the stock crank set is not very good for acceleration but you can get some fast speed once going. GOOD BIKE just not made for extreme riding.
I have had my used 6ku for about 500miles and it’s still on stock parts other than tires because when I bought it they were cracking and brake pads because they were also dry and really barely slowed the bike down. Not sure how much the previous owner rode it. I’ve never had any issues with the parts. I’d say I ride about 15-20 miles a day on mostly flat ground with some stops and starts at lights.
thanks for the vids and info!i dont ride fixed but do like your vids.subscribed from another san diegan!
I have one of this bikes, and I've noticed that brakes got worn out in just one month, original wheel tubing lost air quickly and wouldn't pump up easily. I don't know why but my seat keeps getting loose, so I have to tighten it down after every ride. Wheels lack grip. I actually like the weight, nice and heavy, but it is hard to go up hill with it. Still like 3 months old, I'll probably get a new bike once I've used this one for a year
hey @Zach Gallardo do you happen to know just how much those deep rim wheels weigh? I've tried searching it up everywhere but I cant get an answer.
I just have 2 questions Can be the front wheel be adapted with a quick release skewer? Removing the front wheel can it fit into the trunk of a 370z?
Its not a true review bc u haven't used it idk how i feel about this
6ku was my first bike. It´s great if you are interested in getting it. However, daily use will wear it out quickly. he nails it pretty spot on.
You're completely right about the weight and sluggish starts. It's a pain in the ass and I'm completely grateful I don't have to go up hills. As for parts holding up. I've had it going good for 2 years now. I clean it up every week to make sure the chain is good and the wheels are fly! Lol so far so good on the parts not failing! Knock on wood. I did get after market parts. Like a tri spoke wheel, crank, handle bars, seat and that's about it.
Thanks for the video Zach. What's your opinion on the matte black 5 and contender from state bicycle Co?
I also want to know what you think about leader frames. do you think they're any good? what do you think about leader bikes in general?
I've got the 6ku burgundy track bike and with my overall review of the bike . For what you pay for I can't complain . I do heavy riding across highway 1 in California from Marina to Monterey ca . I ride right along the high way in the bike lane . The roads are horrible it has lots of bumps and hard gravel , loose sand as it's next to the beach , most people often ride road bikes down this trail very rarely will you see anybody riding a fixed .
First things first , when you buy this bike prepared to not get a nice deep gloss burgundy like the picture states as the bike when shipped is straight up a flat satin red! For being a aluminum frame it isn't very light but is somewhat on the stiff side . I also avoided the pain and went ahead and upgraded parts that I new would take a crap or just are overall are cheap quality . The wheel set comes with Kenda cross tires so I upgraded to a soma seca for the front and a slick thick for the rear . I upgraded the crank arms to pake crank arms with the stock 48t chain ring . I also upgraded to straps and cages cause who rides a track bike or even a fixed with just platform pedals?????!!! I also thought breaking in the stock saddle would make it more comfty but even with all the miles my butt start to get uncomforabtle so I optd for a nice gel saddle . And the last upgrade I did was to shave some weight so I bought a nice carbon time Seat post . With all these upgrades I've done and the constant miles I've put on it I've only had one complaint . And i think it's a obvious one at that . Those nice deep dished wheels are literally crap ! It's true what everyone sais about them . My rear wheel within a couple of months of riding got bent and the spoke kept popping my tubes .
It might be worth while getting a used bike with suitable frame with a horizontal or almost horizontal bracket for the rear wheel (or a track style rear fork) and build your own fixie. Costs more of your own time but generally would give you something better for less.
What do you think about Windsor's "The Hour"? Seems like a solid entry level bike similar to the Kilo TT, with a smaller price tag.
Lol i goty 6ku from citygrounds and yes it is heavy but I haven't had that many issues except for a loose rear cog now after 1yr and faded rims. Now I'm building a precursa with omniums!
This sounds rather like the muddy fox fixie/single gear cycle I bought not so long back, bought it cheap £50-00 and bought it on a whim, saw it (it's black and orange) fell in love with it. Test ride hated it, grew to like it now I love it. My daily ride to work, it has been perfect apart from 1 puncture and the tires starting to split. Handles fine even in the rain stops okish in the rain too, the best thing about it? the smile it brings to my face, when it was off the run I used my Scott Sportster 30 and despite its 27 gears and hydraulic brakes it never made me smile once, yet the cheap fixie does, so mine is staying and is a keeper yes not a perfect bike but for the smile it brings to my face I love it.
Will some 6ku parts fit on a throne frame? Both same cm
Zach Gallardo could you do a video review on SKREAM bikes thanks.
I own a 6KU Evian 1 bike and will give you comprehensive information.
EDIT: I am not a bot, nor am I paid to do this.
Background: I had this bike for 6 months, bought it on June 6. *I ride it EVERYDAY to school which is 4 miles front and back.* I can go 10 miles easily with this bike.
Bike is VERY durable. I did not have to buy new parts. Nothing broke at all within 6 months. I go hardcore on this bike. 30+MPH.
Pros
- VERY Light (lighter than critical cycles TRACK by 1 or 3 pounds; my friend has one) Feels the same as Vilano
- Bright colors (I got the white/white Evian 1)
- VERY DURABLE (Everything is intact , even with many hard falls.)
- Paint does not fade or change color.
- You can sprint with it if you buy drop or bull
- rust does not appear AT ALL unless water goes on it; then wipe it asap.
- VERY smooth ride.
- Handles AMAZING on gravel/wet terrain. I had not slip yet and skidding on it is fun :D
Cons
- Paint barely rubbed off within half a year of extreme usage, but it will rub after a while.
- Frame/wheel material is cheap. (Alloy and Hi-Ten)
- somehow water can get in your wheels since spokes have little holes.
- come with 700x25c so aero is ok, but traction is amazing
- Front wheel hits my foot. The pedal and front wheel clearance is 1 cm!!! that sucks when learning to do trackstands.
Tips
-WD-40 Oil 3 in 1 is AMAZING for bike chains and my bike is literally quiet.
- Keep away from water
- clean your brakes before you use them or else you might have a chance of scraping paint off your rim!!! like mine did.
- The 6KU TRACK is recommended from me because it comes with an aluminum frame which is only $50 more, compared to $100 more to buy a different aluminum frame.
If I had to re-think what bike I should have gotten, I would have gotten the 6KU TRACK because It has an aluminum frame and best bang for your buck and I didn't see this bike until a couple months after I bought the Evian 1.
I honestly have nothing else to say; so add question below if you have any.
1 month after. Doing wheelies and skids on 6KU is easy. I would recommend risers to learn these tricks cause the bike can be a little bit heavy at times. not too heavy.
clubpenguin tutorials lucky me, i just got the 6ku track, now assembled but i would like a bit more customization with the rims, recommend any?
Daniel Beltran What do you mean "customization?" If colors, get any colored deep v wheel that is 23-28. If weight reduction, do not get deep v rims. get one that does not look like deep v rims
jesus it sounds like a shitty af bike
clubpenguin tutorials what other bikes do you own or have ridden regularly?
I ask because some things you mentioned (like WD and the Water getting into the rim) sound crazy.
I just purchased my first 6ku an it’s really great. It’s made from a lighter metal not steel So the price was more higher for a beginner but only 450. I ride everyday for work 24 miles total travel. An I’m chilling, only thing I’m worried bout is my breaks but that’s nothing I can’t easily handle, everything else good .
Hi Zach, is 6KU urban track bike any good?
What do you think of the state bike with the aluminum frame and carbon fork
what about the leader fixes? specifically the 721 model?
I bought 1 in 2017 and I love it so far! It's aluminum so it's much lighter. I bought a new seat and I'll need new brakes soon but riding is a pleasure and the price was right.
Do you know can I switch the handle to drop handle ? And can I use drop handle brakes ?
I got a 6ku from city grounds and it was a white gloss fixie single speed bike for 199 witch was a pretty good bike and it's nice to ride on but you have to oil or lubricate the bike ever month and it stays in fine shape but I ride like 5 times a week for like 2-3 hours
Can someone tell me what is the difference between the 6ku fixie and the golden cycle vader fixie bike? I don't understand, the gc is a lot cheaper than the 6ku and they both look alike?
I had my 6ku for more then a year never had a problem with it I ride it 4 days out of the week maybe a total of 64 miles in total and here in San Diego there is a lot of hills and honestly never notice a struggle on hills
I really don't know how to judge bikes, so is the state bicycle core line worth the money ?
What's the difference between 6ku bike nebula and purefixed juliet pls make a review about those bike
can u do a review on the 6ku urban track
I have 6ku black track version, its alluminum and very light, it's really reliable
Pretty good video!
I have to admit that i ride a Cheap Bike too.
But so far its alright, nothing broke and everything is fine.
can you use a road crank n chainring for fixed gear??
Zach, i really appreciate your content as i am just getting into fixed gear bike/commuting. i got a seemingly good deal on a Raleigh Back Alley though a discount from my job so i'm wondering if you or anyone else reading this has had any experience with raleighs. Thanks for any info.
I own a 6ku fixed gear 58cm track bike and use it for work and the only upgrades that I made was to replace the saddle with a brooks saddle and mag rims instead of spokes and I have no complaints its fast,comfortable and dependable.. Its a fine bike for the money I paid.
I used to own a 6ku fixie. I would say the ride quality is okay, but the fact that it is pretty heavy and also the front wheel axle on the 6ku wheelset is bigger size than normal (not all forks will fit it) played a big part in selling it. I'd also suggest considering saving some more for a proper bike, that will make you happy in the long run.
Is bikesdirect trustworthy and (or) recommended?
I just won one of these at auction for $45, was gonna convert my Windsor knight or find an old Schwinn to convert. Might make it a parts bike depending on your video. Thanks
what do you think about retrospec bicycles?
is base camp fixie a good brand ?
What about fyxation eastside? It looks very similar with 40mm wheels …. I wonder how it stacks up too these bikes in this category
I have a 6ku on the way. I ordered the large 55cm one off amazon. I know it may be a little heavier that aluminum one but it is about half the weight of my old 26 inch fat tire mongoose dolomite.
Whats your opinion on a 6ku vs critical harper
could anyone tell me about the quality of Atir cycles?
Pls do a video on the urban track 6ku bike
what do u think about the polo&bike cmndr bikes?
I think if you disassemble the bike and properly grease and tighten components, these bikes can run for a while. they're definitely heavy esp. with stock parts. people that get fast on one will be even faster on a upgrade.
17teeth pista or critical cycles pista is a better beginner and also my beater
Works great I so needed this
What's your opinion on purefix bikes ?
How is the btwin my bike for beginners?
Iam gonna get one next week i am exited
Dude I'd like to buy one of those chair / table things ,
can you review the Black label from State ?
What do you thinj about state bicycle co.?
i own one of these bike is there anyway of modifying it so that i can get more tread on the tires or something?
i've replaced them with reinforced tires... but i need more tread on them? Are there any other types of tires ? maybe for a hybrid ?
Would it be a good idea to buy this fixie and then build of off that? I would like to get into biking, but I am on a tight budget. I plan on using this to test the "waters" of this hobby and then upgrade the major parts later. Your content is very useful!
ICF Trinity buy the Dawes though. same price and better frame/wheels to build off of.
I bought a 55 cm 6KU Cayenne from SGV Bicycles based out of California for $199 (shipped to Texas) and have had it since the summer of 2015. You can find 6KUs on several different websites, CityGrounds most likely being the most popular, for $199 and not the $229 you see on the 6KU website. I bought it to commute to school while I am at college and to have a bike to ride while at home. I bought it to replace a Schwinn Sidewinder mountain bike I had for the first two years I was at college because of all the maintenance and issues I was having. I use it regularly, with roughly 25-35 miles each week, which equates to 375-525 miles per semester. Naturally that range can vary from being more or less depending on weather and other variables. He states in the video that the heavier frame and deeper wheels make it feel heavier to ride and more difficult on the hills, but if you are coming from a mountain bike like I did, it will feel so much lighter. The only thing that truly makes the hills difficult is the fact that you have only a single gear (obviously). I have not had any issues with the "low quality" parts that make up the bike. I have not even had a flat tire or puncture in the year and a half I have been riding it. I didn't even order the rear brake, which for me was an extra $25 that I did not feel like paying, and the front brake works just fine for my daily commute. Overall, I am very pleased with the bike itself and how it functions, and if you take care of it (cleaning it, adjusting brakes when needed, keeping drive train lubed/oiled and clean, etc.) you should not have any problems with the bike. I see no reason to go buy a more expensive single speed, like Pure Fix for example, when this will do the same exact thing for less money.
I can say that the bars on the SST steal area truly limp noodles. Snapped them is the first month. The rims are pretty week too. But I'd does ride really nice, even with the Purefix wheels is have on it. Go with the street fighter
Hey Zach I have a London blb I did a review video on it. I'm not sure it fits your review style but I can send you the video.
you should review the philippines local bikes, the jeprox, and the project fixies. they look good to me
Larownn shitttty
My wife has a 6ku. I was pretty leery of it when she got it but to be honest, if you're a casual rider (like she is) this is a pretty damn good bike. Definitely necessary to change out peddles though. I was surprised how light it was, (probably five pounds lighter than my heavy ass throne). I think it's a good choice for smaller people and she certainly can fly on it. Not the best bike, but definitely not something that you'll regret if you're just a casual rider.
I have one it's a good bike except when carrying up the stairs but is easy to use up hills
can you do a video on aventon bikes/frames?
Emmanuel Montes I have a friend who only rides "track" bikes..he has a couple very expensive leader track bikes , cinelli and planet x bikes.. he also works at a bike shop, his opinion when I told him I wanted a matador was "don't buy that garbage..those bikes are for fuck boys" .. essentially he was saying form>function
yes please...i'm considering buying one and im not 100% sure
Aventon is affiliated with 6ku
@@Neptune8 your friend sounds like a fuckboi.
Joshuackerman matador???
What about golden cycles?
one of my family members gave me a single speed, it was a vintage bike, it had center pull brakes, cruiser handlebars, but the other stuff was in pretty good shape. decided to spend around 80 bucks and got new brake wires, crank Creek brake levers, some peddle toe holders, and handlebar wrap. the bike is light, and the only problem I'm having is with the brakes, which is my fault. overall you could probably find one like mine on Craigslist for around 200 or maybe even 100, and just spend a little money to fix the things that need fixing.
What would be some good bike options if I plan on using it for commuting to and from work. $300 is a ballpark budget could you help???
Trevor Cubra y
I got a 6KU alloy not the steel and its pretty good. I prefer not to recommend the product coz then everybody will have it too. but its a good product: price for what you paid for kinda thing. maintenance and know how is of course a must.
Any option for Europe?
You puttin on for the bay 👍
i have the aluminum 6KU and it's awesome
I’m getting mine soon, is it worth it?
What do you think about the CREW DISTRICT frame set?
the crew district frame set is the best IMO aluminum frame for a cheap price
Tbh it's just a generic aluminum frame, nothing special about the frameset, no carbon fork which is okkk
Love my crew district!
for those who are looking for a wheelset for a conversion project then let me tell you that I bought the 6ku wheelset for my 1975 schwinn traveler conversion project and I can't complain about them. they are a cheap wheelset i bought for an even cheaper bike, i haven't had any problems yet, they ride nice, and the steel schwinn frame was already heavy so i said screw it, (they do have some weight to them but they are also not cast iron train wheels) but since I do live in flat Houston Texas (no climbs here) weight is not really an issue especially once I get some momentum, I don't regret buying this wheelset for my old schwinn, so what i say is if you also need a wheelset for some old rust bucket that you are restomoding and just plan to cruise on (like I did) then go for it, but if you want some wallet twisting zero maintenance wheels made for speed freaks for a frame that weighs like 5 grams (which is perfectly fine ) then definitely look elsewhere, and check out my amazon review for the 6ku wheelset there's a picture of the bike if you think im being paid to say this
6ku is half the price of a state cycle. Does the state cycle have $250 more upgrades?
hopefully someone who knows see this. I am a beginner and am looking for a cheap fixie for my commute to class. I am stuck between one of the dawes from bikes direct or the 6ku aluminum. any advice is appreciated
MA TT I have the 6ku alu... it's amazing, has a flip flop hub, single speed is better then fixed because the tires aren't slick. I would definitely get it.
Should I buy a fixie from a bike store?!?
I had one. I found it very reliable. More than my cousins fuji.
Ive had my 6ku fixie for 4 years and have had no problems what the hell do you mean they "stop working" in a few months?
Fucking triggered 12 year old who think their bike is better than everyone's
Ezra Brehmeyer thé parts on your bike are cheap and more likely to break with use