Getting a Single speed.. recommendations?

Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another bike. I want
to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has had this
bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time Joe

"Joseph Jozwik" <joej@bannerco-op.com> wrote in message news:VbGdnbfzlpxp5FaiRVn-vw@comcast.com...
> Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another
bike.
> I want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has had
> this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time Joe
>
>

I like my Surly 1x1. It wasn't too expensive and it rides very nicely. Steel bikes are all the rage
these days, too!

Matt

"Joseph Jozwik" <joej@bannerco-op.com> wrote in message news:VbGdnbfzlpxp5FaiRVn-vw@comcast.com...
> Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another
bike.
> I want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has had
> this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time Joe

No, get this, its much better than the 1FG:

http://www.bianchiusa.com/sass.html

- CA-G

Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!

"Joseph Jozwik" <joej@bannerco-op.com> wrote in message news:VbGdnbfzlpxp5FaiRVn-vw@comcast.com...
> Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another
bike.
> I want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has had
> this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time
>
I would not suggest a Cannonfail. Steel is the way to go here. I would look at the Surly, or Bianchi
like Carla, and Matt suggested, because if/when (more like when) I take the plunge, this is the
direction I will go, as these two bikes have been highly recommended by people that have more than
just a clue.

"Joseph Jozwik" <joej@bannerco-op.com> wrote in message news:VbGdnbfzlpxp5FaiRVn-vw@comcast.com...
> Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another
bike.
> I want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has had
> this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time Joe
>
>

There are new styles of single speeds out now where instead of one cog in the back, they cluster up
to nine. Really enterprising manufacturers also include three chainring options on the cranks...and
you can switch between all 27 gears (That's right! 27! Amazing!) while pedaling...it's awesome what
they're doing with bikes these days.

The gears can go easier for climbing, smaller for downhills and flats...it makes one gear look
like 1953.

Chris (Decided to fly the anti-Wheeler flag, just this once)

"Mojo Deluxe" <voudin61@hellsouth.nett> wrote in message
news:EtLyb.10491$5d.6701@bignews4.bellsouth.net... <snip>
> these two bikes have been highly recommended by people that have more than just a clue.
>

AND by me!

Matt

Hi Carla, I am checking the SASS out. Question.. are the steel bike high in weight? Is this the bike
you have? If so how much does it weigh? Thanks Joe

"Carla A-G" <khsgrl@NOJUNKyahoo.com> wrote in message news:vsn071510b9i06@corp.supernews.com...
> "Joseph Jozwik" <joej@bannerco-op.com> wrote in message news:VbGdnbfzlpxp5FaiRVn-vw@comcast.com...
> > Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another
> bike.
> > I want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has
> > had this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time Joe
>
> No, get this, its much better than the 1FG:
>
> http://www.bianchiusa.com/sass.html
>
> - CA-G
>
> Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!

"MattB" <somedudeus@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:bqg19h$224b5k$1@ID-86156.news.uni-berlin.de...
> "Mojo Deluxe" <voudin61@hellsouth.nett> wrote in message
> news:EtLyb.10491$5d.6701@bignews4.bellsouth.net... <snip>
> > these two bikes have been highly recommended by people that have more
than
> > just a clue.
> >
>
> AND by me!
>
You're one of the guys I consider to have a clue. I'm not even finished with my geared bike
(almost though! last bits are on the way.), but I've been looking at the Surly, and Bianchi sites
an awful lot.

On Mon, 1 Dec 2003 12:34:56 -0600, Mojo Deluxe wrote:
> "MattB" wrote:

>> <snip>
>> > these two bikes have been highly recommended by people that have more than just a clue.
>>
>> AND by me!
>>
> You're one of the guys I consider to have a clue.

...he writes, as a joke swooshes right past his head...

(well, *I* thought it was funny!)

--
-BB- To reply to me, drop the attitude (from my e-mail address, at least) "It's a shallow life that
doesn't give a person a few scars" - Garrison Keillor

Mojo Deluxe wrote:

> You're one of the guys I consider to have a clue. I'm not even finished with my geared bike
> (almost though! last bits are on the way.)

Of course they are. How long has your bike been 'nearly finished'?

"BB" <bbauerAtitude@freeshell.org> wrote in message
news:bqg3oc$217vcr$2@ID-130844.news.uni-berlin.de...
> On Mon, 1 Dec 2003 12:34:56 -0600, Mojo Deluxe wrote:
> > "MattB" wrote:
>
> >> <snip>
> >> > these two bikes have been highly recommended by people that have more than just a clue.
> >>
> >> AND by me!
> >>
> > You're one of the guys I consider to have a clue.
>
> ...he writes, as a joke swooshes right past his head...
>
Nah, I got it. Perhaps mehbe I should have replied, "You ARE one of the guys I consider to
have a clue".

Surly Karate Monkey (disc) or Redline MonoCoc (disc)

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John G. in Memphis, TN Have a nice......... night.
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Joseph Jozwik wrote:

> Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another bike. I
> want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has had
> this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time Joe
>
>
Build your own from a good steel frame, and pay about twice what you would

for a Surly or Bianchi. But you'll get *exactly* what you want, and there

won't be another out there like it. If I had to do it all over, though,

I'd go Surly, Bianchi or Redline. But I don't regret converting over and old

Bridgestone MB-4.

Paladin keeping my parts purchases secret from the boss....

"bomba" <myarse247@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bqg9ic$22cpom$2@ID-147573.news.uni-berlin.de...
> Mojo Deluxe wrote:
>
> > You're one of the guys I consider to have a clue. I'm not even finished
with
> > my geared bike (almost though! last bits are on the way.)
>
> Of course they are. How long has your bike been 'nearly finished'?
>
About a month. It was only lacking the brakes. They are now ordered, and on the way.

http://bellsouthpwp.net/v/o/voodeaux/Almost.jpg

It's surely been a work in progress, with the frame taking seven weeks, then slowly piece it
together as my bank account allowed. 'Patience is a virtue', and 'good things come to those who
wait', and all that good ****. My goal was by the end of the year. Looks like I surpassed it.

Thanks for all the help on this.. I am not sure what I am going to get yet but I will let you know
and send pictures of the first crash :-)

Joe

"Joseph Jozwik" <joej@bannerco-op.com> wrote in message news:VbGdnbfzlpxp5FaiRVn-vw@comcast.com...
> Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another
bike.
> I want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has had
> this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time Joe