The best budget single speed / fixed gear road bike?

[Ross1991]

I am looking to buy a single speed / fixed gear road bike - not too fussed on weight etc as it is just for commuting to and from work.

Looking for something around the £200 mark, not looking to spend much more than that, can anyone recommend some bargains?!

I was looking at the bikes below: would be grateful if anyone could give me any feedback

http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/52842/Viking_Road_SingleSpeed_2013_Bike
http://www.fixedgearfrenzy.com/no-l...ed-fixed-gear-track-bike-2013-59cm-frame.html

 

[apb]

if they are your only choices then i'd go the viking.

the description on the FGF bike, sounds like a lie.

for example "They are built using high quality components" this is a lie
"Chormoly Frame" i bet it's not.
"Very Light 10.5 Kg (53cm)" is a contradiction

 

[vickster]

I'd look second hand. Try lfgss forum?

 

[Sods_Laur]

Yeah I wouldn't buy new for £200. There seems to be a few on ebay for that sort of price.

 

[biggs682]

@Ross1991 there is a very nice Trek single speed in the classifieds section

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/sp...ybe-masi-fixed-drop-2013.154583/#post-3048982

 

[smokeysmoo]

Another vote for second hand.

Get a Specialized Langster, preferably in steel although TBH you will get more choice in alu

 

[Cycleops]

The Trek in the classifieds, suggested by Biggs 682, looks way better than the two you suggested. Hope there aren't any hills on your route to work.

 

[Ross1991]

Thanks for the help everyone, currently bidding on a couple of Specialized langsters on ebay at the minute. Hopefully staying around the £200 price mark.

 

[biggs682]

@Ross1991 have you seen this http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/globe-roll-1-ss-fixie.142460/

 

[biggs682]

For commuting to & from work,why is a single speed or fixed gear bike is terrible??

i find single / fixed easier for commuting on and general riding but on longer rides it is useful to have the extra choice that a geared bike gives you

 

[jonny jeez]

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For commuting to & from work,why is a single speed or fixed gear bike is terrible??

Who said it was?

 

[jonny jeez]

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@Ross1991 have you seen this https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/globe-roll-1-ss-fixie.142460/

That one would get my vote...im almost tempted myself for that price.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Planet X are selling the Holdsworth La Quelda cromo fixed frame for a stupidly low £89!!!!
Grab one and do a budget build with upgrades later!

 

[biggs682]

Planet X are selling the Holdsworth La Quelda cromo fixed frame for a stupidly low £89!!!!
Grab one and do a budget build with upgrades later!

yeah saw that earlier must admit i was tempted

 

[Fab Foodie]

yeah saw that earlier must admit i was tempted

I paid £150.