help choosing a ss bike
03-10-12, 12:19 PM
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help choosing a ss bike
hey all,
new rider here. looking for a ss bike to get around NYC on. I've narrowed my search down and am looking on opinions as which bike is best bang for the buck.
trek soho s (or district s)
raleigh furley
redline urbis
surly steamroller
kona paddy wagon
felt brougham or brougham 3 speed
masi speciale fixed uno riser
want to buy a quality bike with good components to commute on, not too concerned about weight or speed.
thanks.
new rider here. looking for a ss bike to get around NYC on. I've narrowed my search down and am looking on opinions as which bike is best bang for the buck.
trek soho s (or district s)
raleigh furley
redline urbis
surly steamroller
kona paddy wagon
felt brougham or brougham 3 speed
masi speciale fixed uno riser
want to buy a quality bike with good components to commute on, not too concerned about weight or speed.
thanks.
03-10-12, 12:31 PM
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Paddy wagon or Brougham 3spd. I've ridden both, they're awesome.
03-10-12, 12:55 PM
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I'm fascinated by the furley. I haven't ridden nor seen one, but the discs and the plug and play if you want to go geared does a lot for me.
03-10-12, 01:32 PM
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I'd choose the Felt Brougham or Kona Paddy Wagon. Both are from companies I've noticed good quality control on and there's no "upgrades ASAP parts" on either.
One thing to note on the Kona is there's some bigger jumps in sizes compared to other options.
One thing to note on the Kona is there's some bigger jumps in sizes compared to other options.
03-10-12, 09:36 PM
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PADDYWAGON straight up. Mine has been serving me loyally daily since 2007.
03-10-12, 10:57 PM
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Anything with track geo and tight clearances is probably not what OP wants. If it were me with those criteria I would go with the Furley and a change of tires for street use, as it is the most versatile. Probably the biggest tire clearances and the ability to geared. However if you never want to see gears the EBB is going to be added weight and complexity for no purpose. The All-City Nature Boy would be great as well.
Basically no bad choices here. There are real differences between the bikes, but all are quality and will do what you ask.
Basically no bad choices here. There are real differences between the bikes, but all are quality and will do what you ask.
03-11-12, 01:31 PM
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thanks for the advise guys.
now what about if I wanted gears, any suggestions? I was looking at the raleigh misceo, any thoughts on that, or other suggestions?
I can't seem to decide if I want ss or gears, and if I want gears, do I go with an IGH?
My commute is 2 miles on flat pavement, not sure if I will use the bike for anything else, but I guess having the gears won't hurt.
now what about if I wanted gears, any suggestions? I was looking at the raleigh misceo, any thoughts on that, or other suggestions?
I can't seem to decide if I want ss or gears, and if I want gears, do I go with an IGH?
My commute is 2 miles on flat pavement, not sure if I will use the bike for anything else, but I guess having the gears won't hurt.
03-11-12, 01:39 PM
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Torker KB2.
https://urbanvelo.org/torker-kb2-kickback-review/
It has a 2 speed kickback hub. No cables or shifters necessary. Looks like cool bike.
https://urbanvelo.org/torker-kb2-kickback-review/
It has a 2 speed kickback hub. No cables or shifters necessary. Looks like cool bike.
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03-12-12, 11:47 PM
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Rode a Kona Paddy Wagon today. Very nice ride. Wasn't exceptionally light, but the geo felt great, the gearing was just right, and the ride was extra smooth. I really liked it.
I'd stay away from the Urbis. I checked one out last year, and was very underwhelmed. Really bad looking welds, ****ty seatpost and saddle setup (pivotal), and the disc brake was chinsy.
I'd stay away from the Urbis. I checked one out last year, and was very underwhelmed. Really bad looking welds, ****ty seatpost and saddle setup (pivotal), and the disc brake was chinsy.
