Hello everybody, this is my first post to bike forums, so I hope I don't piss off too many vets.


Anyways, let me give you a little background. For the last few years I have been riding a no name single speed which has treated me well. I have never been too hardcore, I just like to pop in my headphones and go for slow 10-20 mile rides in my area of San Antonio, TX. Well...recently I left my bike outside after a ride and wouldn't you know it, someone stole it.


So now, I am looking to buy new bike which I would like to be one of those flip hubs so I can try out fixed gear riding. If I don't like it then I can just go back to the single speed I am used to. I was looking into the pure fixes, aerofix, and some other sites when I came across this forum. I found out that those are apparently bad choices. Like I said, I'm not a hardcore cyclist. I just want to find something reasonably affordable with reasonable quality.


What do you guys and gals suggest? What do y'all think is the most affordable yet quality flip hub bike?


Thanks in advance for your help.

Have to start with your budget. What is it?

Once you figure out what you want, buy used. Buying used always makes your dollar go further, you might be able to get something nice that you otherwise would nto be able to afford new.
A good place to look is your local craigslist.

Also, I wouldn't recommend riding with headphones on, you can't hear what's going on around you. I would use a bluetooth speaker if you need to take your jams with you.

I was/am willing to spend $349 on an original pure cycle original. TBH, if I do go with pure cycle I'm likely going to choose their mystery bike option at $249 where the company chooses the color for you. I would like to save that $100.


here is a link to what I'm looking at.
https://www.purecycles.com/collectio...e-fix-original

I was/am willing to spend $349 on a pure cycle bike. Honestly, if end up buying from this site I might go with the $249 "mystery bike" to save $100.

If you already know what you want to buy, what are you actually asking?

Also, replacing one no name bike with a Pure Fix is a lateral move.

Because after doing some research (maybe too much) I found out I might end up throwing my money away.


I copy and pasted the question I asked below


What do y'all think is the most affordable yet quality flip hub bike?

https://www.retro-gression.com/colle...-complete-bike

You will be if you buy anything with the word Fix in it. As mentioned before, moving to a PureFix is a lateral move, money wasted if you ask me.

Save up and buy a Wabi. You will not be throwing your money away but buying a bike you will enjoy and take pride in for many years.

Or a Kilo TT at a minumum.

It took nine posts before someone recommended Kilo TT. What happened to this forum?

You might want to take note of an observation I have had. I have been riding fix gears for 40 years. I love riding fixed. Fell in love my first ride. My observation is actually what I have yet to observe - a fix gear rider with my time and miles fixed who rides without brakes.

Ride with brakes. Good ones. You might just fall in love with that fix gear.

Ben

The OP said absolutely nothing about riding without brakes.

#KiloTT

And a guy who owns a Bianchi no less.

So then what is your suggestion?

Thanks for the suggestion. It seems that everyone else has something to say, however, they have no suggestion as to what to purchase. I realize I could piece something together or hunt Craigslist for a deal but I want something I can buy and ride out of the box.

If you're happy with your current bike, the lowest-budget approach would likely be to buy a flip/flop wheel, put a fixed cog on it, and put it on your current bike.

I don't have a current bike. As I mentioned in my original post, I am only in the market because my old single speed was stolen.

Did you bother to look at the link I posted ?

Indeed, I appreciate it.

+1 for checking your local CL. You'll probably be able to find a decent bike for much less than buying new. it's not like every used bike is going to fall apart the moment you sit on it. I think a cheapo out of the box bike could potentially give you more problems.
My first fixed gear bike was a used fuji feather and i still think they're good bikes. definitely a step up from a purefix and not going to break the bank even if you buy new.

KiloTT

When someone takes your bike it is a sign to move on up in the world and start caring about your bike. Get a good bike and a good lock and use both A LOT!!! Wabi seems to make a solid machine at not too much coin or maybe go to your local shop and check out what they have or what their staff rides. I have yet been in a shop that doesn't have at least one SS/FG rider. The shop I work at currently has 3 at least (including myself). They might be able to point you in a good direction.

If you get some cashola together the Cinelli Work frame is a lot of fun (at least my build is) and has a lot of options on how to build it up and use it.

or just Poundsign: KiloTT bicycle

I did a LOT of research and bought two Wabi's this year. A Special and a Classic. I love them both! A ton of high quality bike for a very affordable price. The fellas that own the company now are really good and the service is excellent. I couldn't be happier with mine. Check them out. If you pull the trigger, go for their Sub 15 wheel upgrade. You'll be glad you did.