advice/guidance needed

mynameismyname
mynameismyname Posts: 4
edited September 2013 in Road buying advice
I ride a MTB but am wanting to get a single speed for my city commutes. I have been researching online and to be honest, I dont know very much about bikes in terms of what are good parts and how much i should realistically be paying for a decent entry level single speed. I have seen a host of websites offering services where you can design your single speed with all kinds of colours for around £300, but what are the quality of such products? I want something semi attractive that i can educate myself properly on maintenance and get used to single speed riding. Any advice on realistic budgets and any particular makes/models i should steer clear of?

any advice and guidance is greatly appreciated, thank you

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  • trek_dan
    trek_dan Posts: 1,366
    The 'Create' type singlespeeds are cheap nasty tat.
    SE Racing are decent quality for about that price, next level up would be spending a little bit more and getting something like a Dolan FXE, One One Pompino or Tifosi CK10.
    If you want to learn about bike maintanence why not buy a frameset and build the rest yourself? No easier job than putting a singlespeed or fixie together, no special tools required.
  • mynameismyname
    mynameismyname Posts: 4
    trek_dan wrote:
    The 'Create' type singlespeeds are cheap nasty tat.
    SE Racing are decent quality for about that price, next level up would be spending a little bit more and getting something like a Dolan FXE, One One Pompino or Tifosi CK10.
    If you want to learn about bike maintanence why not buy a frameset and build the rest yourself? No easier job than putting a singlespeed or fixie together, no special tools required.


    thanks for that, out of interest what should i realistically be looking at spending?
  • trek_dan
    trek_dan Posts: 1,366
    If you just want something basic that'll get your around I would just get one of these
    http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/m14b190s1 ... S_GB/26694
    If your planning on doing a bit more mileage or using it for training then something like this would suit, major upgrades being alu frame, carbon forks, sealed hubs, drop bars and lighter finishing kit
    http://www.dolan-bikes.com/dolan-track- ... -matt.html
    Depends what you want.
  • mynameismyname
    mynameismyname Posts: 4
    trek_dan wrote:
    If you just want something basic that'll get your around I would just get one of these
    http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/m14b190s1 ... S_GB/26694
    If your planning on doing a bit more mileage or using it for training then something like this would suit, major upgrades being alu frame, carbon forks, sealed hubs, drop bars and lighter finishing kit
    http://www.dolan-bikes.com/dolan-track- ... -matt.html
    Depends what you want.


    that first one is perfect. thank you very much, was feeling a bit lost as i didnt want to spend loads and be a "all the gear n no idea" type but didnt want a cheap piece of shite either. Thank you again.

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