Single Speed - Eastway

[dhd.evans]

Looking seriously at picking out a winter hack. Spec i think i want is single speed, drop bars perhaps disc brakes if possible. If more than £500 the bike would have to be available somewhere under the cyclescheme.

I've looked at Wiggle and their Eastway brand and this single speed looks nice enough - anyone had experience with it?

 

[vickster]

Looking seriously at picking out a winter hack. Spec i think i want is single speed, drop bars perhaps disc brakes if possible. If more than £500 the bike would have to be available somewhere under the cyclescheme.

I've looked at Wiggle and their Eastway brand and this single speed looks nice enough - anyone had experience with it?

I'd prefer proper drops and brakes myself. Look for a used Pearson SS. There was a Hanzo in the sale section

 

[vickster]

In Glasgow

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/pearson-hanzo.217492/

Don't know if sold @Racing Snake

 

[dhd.evans]

In Glasgow

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/pearson-hanzo.217492/

Don't know if sold @Racing Snake

Intriguing... i'm through in Glasgow in a week or so too. Mind you, the frame size may be too small for me (i ride 58 size).

 

[Sharky]

Never had disc brakes yet, but only just thought. Can you have rear disc brakes on a single speed? Assuming it has horizontal dropouts.

 

[Cycleops]

Only if it has compatible frame. If it doesn't be easier to stick it on the front with an appropriate fork.