Since I'm not real versed in SS components, I'm wondering which of these would be the better bike to be used as a SS commuter. I'm not considering price, and I already have a spare set of fenders so the fact that the Raleigh has them isn't a big deal for me. First, the Raleigh.



Sizes 50,53,55,57,59cm
Frame Reynolds 520 Butted CROMO w/CNC dropouts, Canti bosses
Fork 4130 Chromoly Classic Cross
Crankset SR Suntour Single Speed w/CNC Guard, 42t
Bottom Bracket Sealed Cartridge
Brake Levers Tektro Road
Brakes Tektro Oryx canti
Cog Set 16t Freewheel, 15t cog
Rims Alex AT-400, 700c, alloy double wall,machined side
Tires Vittoria Randonneur Cross 700x35c w/reflective sidewalls
Pedals Road Pedals w/clips and straps
Handlebar Alloy Road
Stem Alloy Ahead
Seatpost Alloy Micro adjust 27.2mm
Saddle Raleigh Road
Headset Ahead 1-1/8
Colors Black
Chain KMC Z-82
Hubset (F) Alloy Sealed 32h, Track (R) Alloy Sealed 32h, Track
Spokes 14g Stainless Steel
Grips Raleigh
Extras SKS Fenders, Rack Mounts, Cateye reflector set, Clear Coat, Owners Manual

And now the Bianchi.



Style
One-Speed Cyclo-cross/Commuting
Sizes
44, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61cm
Color
Dark Green; Washed-Up Blue (not shown)
Frame
Bianchi DB CrMo, rack & fender mounts
Fork
DB CrMo, rack mounts
Retail Price
$599.99
Components
Headset VP AheadSet, 1-1/8" threadless
Handlebar Bianchi alloy
Stem Bianchi 3D forged, 15º
Brakes/Levers Cane Creek SCX-5 / Cane Creek SCR-5
Crankset Sugino XD, 42T
Bottom Bracket Cartridge
Chain KMC
Cassette Shimano 1-spd freehweel, 17T
Pedals Wellgo resin
Wheels Bianchi Alex Solo wheelset, 28h rims
Tires WTB All Terrainasaurus, 700x32C
Derailleurs, r/f none
Shifters none
Saddle Bianchi Velo
Seatpost Bianchi alloy, 27.2mm