Re: Single Speed Commuter - Genesis Skyline?

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My company is doing the cycle to work scheme (through Hellfords - but
they'll source most bikes) and it seems rude not to add a third to the
stable. �Plus, I've hankered after a single speed for a while.

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I was initially thinking about the Langster - that many London
commuters can't be wrong and it seems like quite a lot of bike for my
buck. �However, I'm now seriously tempted by the Genesis Skyliner.

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I'm looking for a single-speed all-year-round commuter (just over 6
miles each way). �I'm actually hanking after a fixie - but I assume
there's no reason not to get a flip flop hub?

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I've cast an eye over the usual suspects (langster, genesis flyer, il
pompino, kona paddy wagon, pearson touche, pista, charge plug) but
don't have any particularly strong feelings regarding any of them. �I
believe the pista and charge plug are a little pricey and heavy,
respectively, for what they are but that's about it.

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Is there anything I'm overlooking? �Any bikes I really ought to be
considering? �I was drawn to the skyline because of the flyer's rave
reviews and my need for mudguards.

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I like the idea of building my own up, but if I want to take advantage
of the tax breaks I need to buy a complete bike.

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Any advice gratefully recieved!

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Thweylan

Welcolme to the fold mate, I have a 2007 Langster and can't praise it
enough. It suits me fine. I do however like the look of the Pompino
and the Pearson, but you are spoilt for choice nowadays. Can you get a
test ride f as many models as possible? That's the only way to choose
really. My Langster  might put you off the S/s thing altogether,
that's the way it goes. In the main though I would recommend a flip-
flop hub if only for the days you really don't fancy doing a return
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One other bike to consider, if I may suggest, is the Specialized
tricross Triple. To me it's a steal at £449

Bill writtificated

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One other bike to consider, if I may suggest, is the Specialized
tricross Triple. To me it's a steal at ¶œ449

I fink that's the price of the singlespeed one.

On Jan 31, 9:51 pm, Mark T
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Bill writtificated

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One other bike to consider, if I may suggest, is the Specialized
tricross Triple. To me it's a steal at ¶OE449

I fink that's the price of the singlespeed one.

Thanks for correcting me Mark, it was the Tricross single that I
meant. Don't know why wrote "Triple"..............doh!!!! lol.

I have a Pompino for commuting and it's great. Only 5 mile each way but I've found I use it much more for other trips too. Light, steel frame, stong components. I'd recommend one. Even when my 12 yo grandson crashed it off road in Richmond Park it just shook it's head and rode home. Great bike.

P

quote=''On Jan 30 said:

My company is doing the cycle to work scheme (through Hellfords - but
they'll source most bikes) and it seems rude not to add a third to the
stable. �Plus, I've hankered after a single speed for a while.

I was initially thinking about the Langster - that many London
commuters can't be wrong and it seems like quite a lot of bike for my
buck. �However, I'm now seriously tempted by the Genesis Skyliner.

I'm looking for a single-speed all-year-round commuter (just over 6
miles each way). �I'm actually hanking after a fixie - but I assume
there's no reason not to get a flip flop hub?

I've cast an eye over the usual suspects (langster, genesis flyer, il
pompino, kona paddy wagon, pearson touche, pista, charge plug) but
don't have any particularly strong feelings regarding any of them. �I
believe the pista and charge plug are a little pricey and heavy,
respectively, for what they are but that's about it.

Is there anything I'm overlooking? �Any bikes I really ought to be
considering? �I was drawn to the skyline because of the flyer's rave
reviews and my need for mudguards.

I like the idea of building my own up, but if I want to take advantage
of the tax breaks I need to buy a complete bike.

Any advice gratefully recieved!

Thweylan

Welcolme to the fold mate, I have a 2007 Langster and can't praise it
enough. It suits me fine. I do however like the look of the Pompino
and the Pearson, but you are spoilt for choice nowadays. Can you get a
test ride f as many models as possible? That's the only way to choose
really. My Langster might put you off the S/s thing altogether,
that's the way it goes. In the main though I would recommend a flip-
flop hub if only for the days you really don't fancy doing a return
journey "fixed".[/QUOTE]