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Single Speed....help!

fennersAJfennersAJ Posts: 3
edited April 2012 in Road buying advice
Hi
I need some sound advice on purchasing a single speed bike please. There are a few on the market that I like - Charge, Globe etc, but wondered if cheaper brands I have seen around would do me just as good? I have seen a Coyote for around £160 and bearing in mind it is for commuting a few times a week [6 miles each time] thought this might be ok? BUT, would really appreciate some help!
Many thanks!

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  • Monty DogMonty Dog Posts: 20,614
    The Coyote and it's ilk are best described as bike-shaped-objects - components are of the lowest quality, the frames typically weigh a ton and you'll be cursing the fact that you'd be better-off spending a bit more money. If really strapped for cash, you'd be better converting an old 10-speed from your local small-ads.
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  • Pigeons in flightPigeons in flight Posts: 282
    Agreed - Coyote bikes' are a crock of sh*t...avoid.
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  • fennersAJfennersAJ Posts: 3
    Thanks for the feedback. I was advised as much but thought I may as well get a few opinions. What are peoples views on Charge, Create or Globe? Cheers!
  • Canny JockCanny Jock Posts: 1,051
    Charge good, Create bad (check lfgss or just search on google), don't really know about Globe.

    Worth looking for something second hand on here or lfgss
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