I’m looking for a single speed and I was wondering about the pros/cons of a Bianchi Pista versus a Raleigh Rush hour.
Also, I’m sure these aren’t the only two SS bikes on the market, so any suggestions for a SS other than these two would also be appreciated.
Dude, you buy another bike and I’m increasing your rent
Jodi
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Often the best way to go is to take an old junker road bike, and convert to a fixie. Sheldon Brown’s web site has a ton of hints in this area. I personally bought a Surly steamroller frame from him, but spc’ed new components, so it was more than you are looking for.
I know, I know…only one crotch and all that. It’s just…I have a problem.
I totally would (I love tinkering with stuff), but the bike isn’t for me.
Sheldon brown sells bikes?
Harris Cyclery sells bikes (that’s where Sheldon Brown works).
I think the two bikes you mentioned have track geometry. Nothing wrong with that, but it may be a bit steep for a townie bike. Take a look at Redline’s 925. Retails at around $600 with fenders and a flip flop (fixed/single) hub. A sweet deal and quite ridable as is. The only thing you may not go for is the mustache handle bar, but if you want a drop bar you can switch and still have change left over.
surly steamroller
http://www.surlybikes.com/steamroller_comp.html
Complete bike: http://www.webcyclery.com/product.php?productid=16588&cat=439&page=1 $630.00
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You’ll be kicking yourself if you don’t wait until July 31st and check with your local Felt Dealer then. I’ve got so much to share on this front as I’ve been a fixed gear freak for a dozen years or so and have put some unique ideas I’ve harbored into practice that I can detail in a couple weeks.
Also the new Specialized bikes have a few single speed options worth looking at until then.
Best,
-SD
I’m looking for a single speed and I was wondering about the pros/cons of a Bianchi Pista versus a Raleigh Rush hour.
Also, I’m sure these aren’t the only two SS bikes on the market, so any suggestions for a SS other than these two would also be appreciated.
Gotta go with a Pista. It is a beautiful bike. But, I recommend swapping road bars and a brake. I need to update these pictures. I also added a second dummy brake lever and dual-sided pedals.
Well you’ve got my attention!
I got a Pista a couple months ago but mine is the Gang Green color. I love it. I added a front brake but went with a small mountain-bike style lever clamped right next to the stem. I ride it to work every day and have no problems riding the “Track Geometry” on city streets. This bike is highly recommended to anyone looking for a fixey.
I thought about building one for a while but once I you looked at the cost of buying a decent crank and wheels, plus the hassle of finding a decent frame I took the easy option and probably saved some bucks. I love the looks too.
SO…what you are saying is that Felt will be introducing a SS/Track bike in the $700 price range…
Just a wink is all I need
the man DID say “good”, super-D. chinese aluminum does not = good. 'speshully in a road-going fix, as you do know ( current employer notwithstanding ). i am sure it will have some cool decals to set it apart, tho !!
P.S.
czech it out:
http://www.benscycle.net/…=index&cPath=255
not aluminum, not chinese. straight to you from some bro’s in the beer city, with the crew at waterford doing the welding, instead of displaced and enslaved laotian schoolchildren like super-D’s employer contracts with.
sweet.
cheap.
I was looking for the same thing recently and found a bike on ebay brand new. I don’t know how to post the pictures but it was from Fetish cycles called the Attack. Two color options and listed at 499 buy it now. It appeared like there were quite a few of them available.
Dude,
I’m so on your bus with that call. Way to roll up strong on all of these ST types: steady…
If you are doing a SS for road training, I would echo the build it yourself comment. I would avoid the Surly, just on my experience with their cross bikes. You are paying for the coolness name, but the frame is still heavy. The KHS Flyte 100 used to be the value leader in track bikes.
I just want to see what unique ideas superdave has managed to get into production…
I picked up some of their cogs a while back. DAMN are they ever nice! It’s by far the most valuable component on my rat bike! ;-p
That looks to be a pretty sweet build as well…
That hardly is fair to our suppliers and factories or my employer.
Do you know factually anything you just proposed?
Who makes the materials that Waterford uses? Where are they made?
Bens Milwaukae Brewing are indeed great bikes, I see no reason to add such degrading editorial.
Resepctfully Submitted,
Dave Koesel
Felt Bicycles