Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - SS Recommendation

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nagohmit

09-20-05, 07:51 PM

I'm ready to spring for a single speed to ride during lunch hours through the winter. This will be my first single speed. I'm leaning toward one of these:

1. Van Dessel Country Road Bob (http://www.vandesselsports.com/crb.php?bike=9)
2. Kona Unit (http://www.konaworld.com/shopping_cart/FrontEnd/Products/product_detail.aspx?productid=72&parentid=182)
3. IRO Mark V (http://www.irocycle.com/id78.html)

Any thoughts about these bikes? Other suggestions?

Thanks.

eddiebrannan

09-20-05, 07:54 PM

correct me if i'm wrong iro owners but i don't believe the mark v is drilled to accept a rear brake, thus it's not suitable for freewheel ss

andylago

09-20-05, 08:23 PM

it is drilled for a rear brake. those are three pretty different bikes, though. i happen to own a mark v and a unit... and they are both great bikes for their intended use. i guess you just have to decide if you want a road bike or a mt bike. and if you get the iro, fix it. or at least give it a try on the flip flop.