On Jul 22, 5:47 pm, Mailmover <
[email protected]> wrote:
> I am currently looking to buy a Single Speed Roadie, with flip flop
> hub. I will be using it mainly to commute to and from work (stop and
> go traffic) and a training tool during the "off" season and a back up
> for when I have my Orbea in the shop. Prince range $800 to $1200.
I just turned the 2K clock on my Redline 925. It's the perfect
commuter. Strongest, most fun, and most reliable bike I've ever owned.
$500. Over 2K on the computer with no flats, no need to true the
wheels after an initial dial in. Nada. Nimble, but solid feeling due
to the 36H wheels and 30mm tires. Wanna take the wood trail shortcut?
It doesn't care. Just get one already.
You'll likely hate the M-bar. Stem raiser or replace with drops first
thing. You can lose the fenders and drop down to 25mm tires if you
really want to trim it out and make it more racy. Even rebuild the
wheels onto lighter rims with DB spokes--and you still end up cheaper
than any other alternative. Any shop that can order from QBP can get
ya one. Five bills.
If you want something racier, get a Pista and slap a brake on it. I
really wouldn't want to ride one day to day in traffic--but you might
not mind.