Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Most relaxed geometry?

What would be some examples of really nice single speed frames that have the most relaxed geometry for casual riding/commuting?

probably converting a touring bike. or are you looking for a brand new fixed gear with "relaxed geometry?"

kyle

Go for something from 1889

http://www.juniorvelo.com/wp-content/db/300/MajorTaylorBike_filtered.jpg

probably converting a touring bike. or are you looking for a brand new fixed gear with "relaxed geometry?"

kyle

Just curious what's out there that has horizontal dropouts.
Wouldn't want to mess with chain tensioners and such.

Go for something from 1889


Woah, look at how that seat is mounted! :eek:

Fixed recumbent.

+1 on converting an old touring bike

even the old racing bikes are pretty relaxed

Probably a mountain bike if you want just semi-relaxed, beach cruiser if you want a seriously relaxed bike.

Mount some parts on a lazy-boy.

trek soho s. it's the most stable thing i've ever ridden. reminds me of a monorail. practically trackstands itself.

mtb esque geometry, mounts everywhere. i bought it as a grocery bike, put a rack and pannier baskets and front rack and basket on it-- drives like an suv, much smoother when loaded than i would've given trek credit for.

The Redline 9.2.5 has a compact geometry that with some adjustment to the stem/seat position on the rails can be ridden very comfortably. Put some old northroad bars on there or get an '07 on clearance with the moustache bars on it. It also has clearance for probably up to 30-35c tires and rack mounts (I road one fixed with loaded panniers out camping for a weekend)

Excellent value for the money, to boot. As far as new ss/fixed-out-of-the-box bikes that's what i'd recommend, but otherwise an old touring frame could be nice.

If you're looking for something with horizontal dropouts, I'd look for an old road frame, preferably a touring bike. As long as it's not a Gios or something, it's going to be pretty "relaxed."

http://www.kci1.com/_Gurney.jpg

Look for a SS CX bike like the San jose.

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o96/longboardchet/DSC_0316.jpg


OR like this:

http://media.techeblog.com/images/segway_beta.jpg

If you want my 6 month old Windsor Touring frame (with horizontal drops outs), make me an offer. I've been thinking of turning into a fixie myself.

Remember its got canti brake mounts.

Get a mtn SS frame [such as my Brodie Unibomber] and put a 700C CX fork on it. Your head tube angle will be in the 70-degree range, maybe lower.

probably a bit more relaxed than you want, but the Electra Townie's pretty darn relaxed.

have you checked out the iro rob roy...its super relaxed.

have you checked out the iro rob roy...its super relaxed.

Haven't seen one in person.
I have a jamie roy now, which is my first ss.
I like it but I'm not a big fan of aluminum frames.
Wouldn't mind picking up something like the soma delancey but wasn't sure how the geometry compares and what else was out there that i don't know about which I'm sure is a lot.
I'm a sucker for steel... and lugged steel is sex.

+1 on an older touring frame. Used ones are available in large numbers for great prices, and they're made to feel relaxed for long-distance riding. Go to garage sales & flea markets and look for rack mounts on the fork or rear stays.
Don't know off-hand about what's currently being made, though.

Edit: look in the path-racer thread on FGG to see what some of those guys used. Most of those bikes will be right up your alley, as long as you set yours up with the components you want.

http://www.kci1.com/_Gurney.jpg

I lol'd for 5 seconds. Thank you.

Haven't seen one in person.
I have a jamie roy now, which is my first ss.
I like it but I'm not a big fan of aluminum frames.
Wouldn't mind picking up something like the soma delancey but wasn't sure how the geometry compares and what else was out there that i don't know about which I'm sure is a lot.
I'm a sucker for steel... and lugged steel is sex.

Salsa casseroll will probably be as close as you can get to your rivendell type geometry on a new bike, without going custom. Of course you could find a used Rivey Quickbeam. Then spead the dropouts a bit if you are still thinking of adding a gearhub. I probably get flamed for saying gearhub this forum.:D Here's a link of a casseroll. Scroll down a bit.

http://www.oldspokeshome.com/blog/index.php?paged=2

Salsa casseroll will probably be as close as you can get to your rivendell type geometry on a new bike, without going custom. Of course you could find a used Rivey Quickbeam. Then spead the dropouts a bit if you are still thinking of adding a gearhub. I probably get flamed for saying gearhub this forum.:D Here's a link of a casseroll. Scroll down a bit.

http://www.oldspokeshome.com/blog/index.php?paged=2

Woah, that's so weird.
I was just looking at the casseroll, comparing it's geometry to my other bikes and thinking that it might be my best option.

Was also looking at the Surly Crosscheck which seems to be really similar.

Trek Soho
http://www.trekbikes.com/images/bikes/2008/large/sohos_black.jpg

http://www.kci1.com/_Gurney.jpg


Slack chain.

If you want relaxed go for a cruiser bike. I rode one the other day and almost fell asleep at the handlebars.

There's always the Rivendell Quickbeam, as somebody suggested. It might not be in production right now, but you could probably email Rivendell and ask if they have any left.

There's always the Rivendell Quickbeam, as somebody suggested. It might not be in production right now, but you could probably email Rivendell and ask if they have any left.

They have one slightly used for $850 which is more than I wanted to spend.
Plus the Quickbeam has a 120mm rear spacing which won't fit the hubs I'm looking at.

Which hubs do you have that aren't 120mm? Are you using cassette hubs and making a single speed?

Which hubs do you have that aren't 120mm?

None yet but looking at Sram iMotion or Nuvinci. 130 or 135.
And my IRO has 130m spacing.

just rub some kava kava onto a pista, mad relaxed bro

They have one slightly used for $850 which is more than I wanted to spend.
Plus the Quickbeam has a 120mm rear spacing which won't fit the hubs I'm looking at.

It's no problem to spread a frame to fit a wider hub. Sheldon Brown's website has DIY instructions. Any LBS would also do it for a small fee. Talk about weird I saw that QB on grant's website too. Wish I had one. It would get a alfine or I9 asap. Hey there are some writeups on the casseroll over on MTB forums in the salsa manufactures area, if you are interested.