MUDDY88YJ

Hi i am looking for a list of who makes a single speed cyclocross. thanks for the help

greenwithwheels

All of the ones that i know of are
Bianchi with their san jose
On-One with the pompino
IRO with their rob roy
Specialized with the Tricross singlecross

Im sure there are more i am just oblivious to them

shapelike

Surly Cross-Check has horizontal drop-outs so that's a go for singlespeed.

[obligatory "use a tensioner and you can turn anything into a singlespeed" comment]

dirtyphotons

any cross frame can be singlespeed with a tensioner.

MIN 

Git the Bianchi Roger!

flargle

Agreed. That is one sexy beast.

Stock gearing (48/17) is way too high, though, even for street use.

xiamsammyx

i disagree that its too high for street use as thats what i use on the street but for what cx bikes are meant for its too high yes.
+1 on the roger though.

M_S

I thought the Roger was discontinued for '08? I might be wrong, the Bianchi website is a nightmare to navigate.

shapelike

It seems like it is. Somnambulant who posts in the cx forums here was looking for one for awhile but I think he came to the same conclusion.

xiamsammyx

yes they are discontinued, look on ebay, its worth the look

MIN 

The aesthetics of the Roger convinced me to go with downtube shifters, a decision I haven't regretted. I was intent on buying a roger but I needed a geared bike and I already have a fixed gear. Simplicity is sexy.

Here's my favorite Roger.

Fixed Up North

I took my new Roger out on its inaugural ride yesterday. No complaints. I swapped out some parts and have my eyes on swapping a few others, but its a pretty great single speed cross bike. They are discontinued, so pick one up while (if) you can.

mosplat

darn they're discontinued??
i have a tricross single, which is a great bike for sure,
but cx + ss + bianchi + disc = very desirable.
i'd planned on getting the frame and fork and discs later on
and just swapping on up..
darn.

i still really like my tricross.

Fixed Up North

I don't know how many Bianchi dealers stocked them, but the only one (to my knowledge) that carried them in the Twin Cities still has some. It's probably worth a call around if you are interested. Since they only made them for one year, I can see them becoming a cult classic.

MUDDY88YJ

Thanks so much. The bianchi Roger is it i found one at a local dealer i should have it in 7-10 days They have to order it so i will let you know how i like it when i get it.

TheDLake

Def not. i run that gearing on my track bike throughout baltimore... i hit some mean hills with little effort... not the most "efficient" but i can mash on some downhills and flats

MUDDY88YJ

I picked up my roger today and i love it never riding a single speed it was surprizingly easy to ride hills wern't that hard commutting should be a blast. The gearing is ok with more time and better stanima it should be perfect. Never riding disc brakes before i think that mabey they could be better but time will tell. Thank you for all the advice i think that i made a great purchase and think i will totally enjoy it.

robcycle

Of the mentioned bikes, what size rear tires will they all fit? I'm looking to build a monstercross fixed gear in the next year and I would like to run up to 48's or so.

-Rob.

somnambulant

Clearly they don't actually want to sell one (or two) to me as they won't return phone calls nor emails. *sigh*

shawnzyoo

I will personally vouch for the On-One Il Pompino
It has been one of the best bikes I have ridden, I raced CX on it all season and am now riding it through the winter. My only real complaint is that the chainstays are a bit tight and I can't fit anything bigger than a 700x32 in there. Right now I am converting it into a 1x9 though, my commute just turned into a much longer ride every day (40 miles round trip).

MUDDY88YJ

Please exploane what is 1x9 thanks

bonechilling

Single chainring in the front, nine-speed cassette in the back.

Cynikal 

No wonder it was discontinued. Disk brakes and tracks ends = Fail. I wished they released a canti version.

MIN 

I have a Specialized P1 with disc brakes and singlespeed drivetrain. It's a non-issue.

Cynikal 

You must not change your gearing much.