Charge Plug or Genesis single speed?

Wheelie Bin

Hi.

I'm after a single speed for winter and as a fun alternative to my road bikes. Budget's up to £600.00-ish and I want drop bars and clearance with a 25c for mudguards.

I like the look of the Genesis Day One and Flyer, and the Charge Plug Grinder.

Has anyone put drop bars on a Charge Plug Grinder? (I'd convert to BL-R400 levers.)

Thanks.

step-hent

I've got the 2010 Genesis Flyer. I'm really happy with it - I've put a brooks saddle and leather bar tape on, and its a super comfy commuting and 'just going out for a ride because I fancy it' bike. Very smooth, not too heavy, and handles predictably. I think it looks great too, though it's a matter of personal taste. One thing with the Genesis - I'd budget for an extra £25 quid to change the Shimano brake levers for Cane Creek or similar, as the Shimano ones rattle like crazy on any poor road surfaces.

Stellite

http://www.flickr.com/photos/36755331@N07/4094366959/

Here is my charge plug winter trainer. I love it. Ive also just fitted a carbon for to it.
I ran it all last winter, put in a few thousand miles, and found it very comfy,
Wheels are a bit shite, I have new wheels on it I built since the photo was taken, but original wheels asted a winter of heavy use.

Have you considered a cross bike for the winter?

the_hundredth_idiot

Have you thought about the Ridgeback Solo - currently on sale at £399 at Evans. Looks like a great bike and I nearly bit - before going for a somewhat more pimpy Kona Paddywagon.

The Solo has drops and full guards already fitted.

Bacteria Man

Can't speak for the other bikes, but I have a Plug and love it. Rock-solid handling, but still feels quite nimble.