Newbie decision

[Philpalmer]

Hi all

Firstly I'm new to cycle chat so here's my hello everyone.

The main reason I've joined at this present moment is to get some advice on a single speed bike.

Now I've looked at poloandbike and 6ku track bikes around the £400 mark. I've also took an interest in the Dolan pre cursa track bikes for £450 or £490 with the freewheel cog.

Has anyone got any advice or personal experience on these bikes or recommend me a good budget single speed?

The main use will be commuting 7 miles to work and 7 Back with the odd visit to the Athletics track for some fitness riding and then the pop to the shop type of riding.


Thanks

Phil

 

[raleighnut]

 

[JimboJames1972]

Hi Phil,
I'm in the process of getting my first single speed too and have been greatly helped by some replies to other threads on here. I am going down the self-build route so I've just bought a Gebesis "Flyer" frame and am getting it cleaned and power coated. All other components are being sourced and I hope to get it on the road in a week or so. The build is turning out to be great fun - learning how these things go together will certainly help me in the future! I am finding that I can also cherry pick the best components for my budget and build up something a bit unique.

Unfortunately, I can not help directly with the models of bike you are thinking of, but enjoy your ride whatever you get,

J

 

[Philpalmer]

Hi mate

I've been considering a self build too. However I'm not patient enough and I'll just wanna ride.
I think I'm going to go for the Dolan bike, then in time as and when I need to I'll upgrade each part. (Kind of a self build lol)

Phil

 

[vickster]

Genesis flyer £520 here

http://www.freeborn.co.uk/genesis-flyer-bike-cherry-red

 

[Smurfy]

The Genesis bikes are very nice, but if you are on a tighter budget the Edin CoOp are hard to beat for value for money.
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/revolution-track-14
Less than £255 for a 100% new bike!

 

[Philpalmer]

Im a bit fussy on things like colour and 'looks'. Im not a great fan of the look of the genesis.

Ive now started looking at the aventon mataro celeste frames, I'm wondering wether i could fit all 6ku parts to this frame. Ive read that the aventon are the sister/older brother models to the 6ku.

I'm waiting on a response from fixed gear frenzy to find out the cost of this frame with all 6ku parts.

phil

 

[braaivleis2003]

I can highly recommend the SS Genesis Day One Disc which I've just recently treated myself too. Great for road and if you see a nice trail, tow path etc you can ride them as well. A lot of bike for the money. £649 is what it cost me. I'm sure which ever bike you choose you'll enjoy the single speed simplicity. No thinking, just ride.