Road geo single speed that isn't Wabi or retro
07-16-20, 12:46 AM
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Road geo single speed that isn't Wabi or vintage
Any midpriced frames or bikes that have road geometry that isn't Wabi or vintage? I used to see Wabi frames that had rear brake braze-ons, but looks like they went full fixie. Just curious to see if there's something else out there.
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07-16-20, 07:05 AM
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Do you mean rear rack or cantilever brake ? All Wabis have rear brakes AFAIK.
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07-16-20, 09:29 AM
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These are not mid-priced, but good examples of road geo SS frames...
Street Dog
https://www.benscycle.com/milwaukee-..._20834/product
Theres not much else out there besides Wabi and some cheap offerings from Bikes Direct.
Street Dog
https://www.benscycle.com/milwaukee-..._20834/product
Theres not much else out there besides Wabi and some cheap offerings from Bikes Direct.
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Well if your frame is brokie you should go full fixie if it is repairable and worth it.
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Shinola Detroit Arrow for $1000 complete. They have a military discount as well. The frameset is made by Waterford. I've read that the saddle is actually nicer than a Brooks.
https://www.shinola.com/collections/...oit-arrow.html
https://www.shinola.com/collections/...oit-arrow.html
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07-17-20, 01:59 PM
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I have a 2017 model-year Specialized Langster, the frame has tight geometry and bullhorn bars for a forward / aggressive position, so it's pretty road as opposed to hybrid or touring.
I added lightweight wheels a couple months ago and it rides like a single-speed version of an Allez Sprint
I added lightweight wheels a couple months ago and it rides like a single-speed version of an Allez Sprint
