Hottest SS's around?
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Hottest SS's around?
What are considered the most desirable Singlespeeds around?
And why? What is it that makes these particular bikes so coveted?
What should one look for in a premium SS?
Are there any bikes that are designed from scratch to be SS's?
Geometry?
Material?
Weight?
Options?
And why? What is it that makes these particular bikes so coveted?
What should one look for in a premium SS?
Are there any bikes that are designed from scratch to be SS's?
Geometry?
Material?
Weight?
Options?
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What are considered the most desirable Singlespeeds around? High end track bikes meant for the velodrome.
And why? What is it that makes these particular bikes so coveted? Meant for the track, yet can be a nice simple bike on the street if you like the geometry.
What should one look for in a premium SS? Steel or aluminum? Reputable manufacturer. Good reviews. Good design for what you want(velo, cross,street, fenders, tire size, etc.)
Are there any bikes that are designed from scratch to be SS's? Is this a joke?
Geometry? Specific use?
Material? budget?
Weight? Material?
Options? ???
And why? What is it that makes these particular bikes so coveted? Meant for the track, yet can be a nice simple bike on the street if you like the geometry.
What should one look for in a premium SS? Steel or aluminum? Reputable manufacturer. Good reviews. Good design for what you want(velo, cross,street, fenders, tire size, etc.)
Are there any bikes that are designed from scratch to be SS's? Is this a joke?
Geometry? Specific use?
Material? budget?
Weight? Material?
Options? ???
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The most desirable bike is really up to you to decide what your are trying to accomplish with your SS. Commuting, utility bike, snow/bad weather bike...etc etc.
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This thread is awesome.
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Even Lance wants it.
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Originally Posted by 2ndGen
What are considered the most desirable Singlespeeds around? High end track bikes meant for the velodrome.
And why? What is it that makes these particular bikes so coveted? Meant for the track, yet can be a nice simple bike on the street if you like the geometry. So would you say that SS's are primarily track bikes that are converted for street use?
What should one look for in a premium SS? Steel or aluminum? Either. Reputable manufacturer. Good reviews. Good design for what you want(velo, cross,street, fenders, tire size, etc.) What about frame types? Lugged? Butted? Etc...? Will any frame type do?
Are there any bikes that are designed from scratch to be SS's? Is this a joke? No. why would it be?
Geometry? Specific use? Doesn't matter. Any use. All uses.
Material? budget? No limit.
Weight? Material?Any.
Options? ??? Fender mounts, dropouts, etc...
What are considered the most desirable Singlespeeds around? High end track bikes meant for the velodrome.
And why? What is it that makes these particular bikes so coveted? Meant for the track, yet can be a nice simple bike on the street if you like the geometry. So would you say that SS's are primarily track bikes that are converted for street use?
What should one look for in a premium SS? Steel or aluminum? Either. Reputable manufacturer. Good reviews. Good design for what you want(velo, cross,street, fenders, tire size, etc.) What about frame types? Lugged? Butted? Etc...? Will any frame type do?
Are there any bikes that are designed from scratch to be SS's? Is this a joke? No. why would it be?
Geometry? Specific use? Doesn't matter. Any use. All uses.
Material? budget? No limit.
Weight? Material?Any.
Options? ??? Fender mounts, dropouts, etc...
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So you have an unlimited budget, don't care about frame material, geometry, or manufacturer, and you want fender mounts.
Am I missing anything?
Am I missing anything?
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I was wondering just in general.
Personally, I want mine for aggressive urban riding.
Is there a "holy grail" of SS bikes? Frames?
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I love this particular belt drive SS: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes...istrictcarbon/
That's what I'd want my dream Road Bike to end up looking like (10 spd of course).
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What are considered the most desirable Singlespeeds around? The one you find the coolest.
And why? What is it that makes these particular bikes so coveted? Cause you luvz it.
What should one look for in a premium SS? Wings. Flying squirrels mostly.
Are there any bikes that are designed from scratch to be SS's? Ya, this question is dumb. Every bike that has ever been made has been made from scratch. You cant dig up a bike frame in your back yard. Well, maybe you can, but I dont know where you live.
Geometry? A squared plus b squared = c squared
Material? Jesus tears
Weight? I dont like lines.
Options? Close and delete account.
And why? What is it that makes these particular bikes so coveted? Cause you luvz it.
What should one look for in a premium SS? Wings. Flying squirrels mostly.
Are there any bikes that are designed from scratch to be SS's? Ya, this question is dumb. Every bike that has ever been made has been made from scratch. You cant dig up a bike frame in your back yard. Well, maybe you can, but I dont know where you live.
Geometry? A squared plus b squared = c squared
Material? Jesus tears
Weight? I dont like lines.
Options? Close and delete account.
Is it ever necessary to use 4 consecutive posts? Couldnt you have replied to them all within the same post?
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No. I'm not looking to buy.
No. I don't care what material premier SS bikes are made of.
Geometry is personal to each rider.
I wouldn't need them. I'd prefer to ride a Mountain Bike in rainy weather.
Yes.
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No.
But to make you feel better,
I placed my response to you with this one.
Okay now?
"Couldnt you have replied to" the topic?
don't care about frame material,
geometry,
and you want fender mounts.
Am I missing anything?
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But to make you feel better,
I placed my response to you with this one.
Okay now?
"Couldnt you have replied to" the topic?
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Since some have mistakenly assumed that I was asking for "me", let me clear the air up;
What I am asking is what are "your" personal opinions of bikes that you consider desirable
(not what bike should I buy).
Thanks to all those who are contributing.
What I am asking is what are "your" personal opinions of bikes that you consider desirable
(not what bike should I buy).
Thanks to all those who are contributing.
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My recommendation is for you to go looking at "bike porn" threads to get your answer. What's desirable is in the eye/mind of the individual, and there is enough variety in this space that there is no clear pinnacle of desire. Your question is far too general to answer.
Edit:
First distinguish between fixed and singlespeed (i.e. freewheel).
Yes there are many bike frames designed for fixed gear or SS riding, and they include all the bike/frame types you know.
BMX
Track (fixed)
Cross
Mountain
Road
etc.
Edit:
First distinguish between fixed and singlespeed (i.e. freewheel).
Yes there are many bike frames designed for fixed gear or SS riding, and they include all the bike/frame types you know.
BMX
Track (fixed)
Cross
Mountain
Road
etc.
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What's desirable is in the eye/mind of the individual, and there is enough variety in this space that there is no clear pinnacle of desire. Your question is far too general to answer.
Edit:
First distinguish between fixed and singlespeed (i.e. freewheel).
Yes there are many bike frames designed for fixed gear or SS riding, and they include all the bike/frame types you know.
First distinguish between fixed and singlespeed (i.e. freewheel).
Yes there are many bike frames designed for fixed gear or SS riding, and they include all the bike/frame types you know.
In the immortal words of Johnny Carson..."I did not know that."
I assumed all SS's were converted road bikes.
I'm trying to learn about SS bikes.
I've done the web searches.
I'm getting my first SS early next week.
I know I'm going to like it.
I already ride my road bike like a SS in the city.
So I decided to get a bike that I'm going to tailor specifically for urban riding.
Not paths, not group rides, but aggressive full throttle city street rides.
I'm an upgrade nut. Already have campus pedals for it. Saddle will most likely be next.
Once I've spent some time on the bike, I'll upgrade what I think will improve my riding.
Wheelset, brakes, tires...of course.
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That thing is wicked.
It's Darth Vader's bike.
I'm building my CAAD9 up to be an all Stealth Black Beauty.
The Livestrong Version: https://****************/2009/12/lance...nce-armstrong/
It's Darth Vader's bike.
I'm building my CAAD9 up to be an all Stealth Black Beauty.
The Livestrong Version: https://****************/2009/12/lance...nce-armstrong/
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I like their build philosophy.
https://www.yamaguchibike.com/content/Index
My first SS will be a cheap, entry-level ride.
My next SS I want to build from scratch.
Those Yamaguchis look like they are built right.
https://www.yamaguchibike.com/content/Index
My first SS will be a cheap, entry-level ride.
My next SS I want to build from scratch.
Those Yamaguchis look like they are built right.
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