Can someone recommend a solid Single Speed?
 

Just wondering if someone can recommend a quality singlespeed bike to me. I like the look of the chrome pista, but haven't ridden one. Any recommendations? I can't spend more than 400$.

Windsor "The Hour" is a pretty good starter

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...silver_500.jpg

Its $300 at bikesdirect.com. Youll need to get a freewheel and a brake though

a solid single speed is going to be pretty heavy.

No, I'm sorry I can't recommend a solid single speed. I prefer the hollow variety. They are much lighter.

edit: damn danish beat me to the punch

Do you want just any old single speed or do you want a track bike set up as a single speed? Single speeds come in all shape, sizes and purposes.

If you don't plan to race at the track, don't get a track bike (unless the price is good) because it's pretty darn uncomfortable stock.

Ive done 60 mile rides on my Pista with no discomfort. Stock everything with a 105 brake added.

Similar thread, did a 75 mile ride on my Langster (not stock anything but frame and fork) with a good sized hill with no issues. I actually am liking my single speed more than my geared bike.

motobecane messenger comes with an optional freewheel that you can install, as well as both brakes. at least mine did. all for under $400 at bikesdirect.com

If I was going to buy onff the shelf I would get a Bianchi Pista. Classy, history and Italian-snazzy. Second choice would be a Raleigh Rush Hour - not as snazzy but it seems like a wicked good deal. Don't know about Windsor but they are all over EBay and you could probably score a good deal on one.

the motobecane messenger, mercier kilo tt, and windsor are probably the best bet. The motobecane however, is the only one that comes with brakes installed.

my buddy just received his kilo tt, and I am really digging the bike.

what about a M.U.S.S.

***OFF TOPIC ALERT***

Joe Dog, a fellow UW huh? maybe ill ride with you on campus back in madison :D

Pine Tree Forest = Shorin Ryu?

If you can swing it, the Bianchi San Jose is a fully equipped SS w/ brakes and made for street or cyclocross. A very versatile bike that's built to be more comfortable than stock track bikes like the pista.

http://bianchiusa.com/07_san_jose.html

You can probably get it for closer to $500 on the street, and if you wait for your end clearance deals, maybe under $500.

Bianch San Jose is awesome.

I've been wanting to suggest it, too, but didn't want to tempt somebody to go over budget.