Entry / Mid-Level Fixed Gears and Single-Speeds in EUROPE
04-22-16, 05:53 AM
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Entry / Mid-Level Fixed Gears and Single-Speeds in EUROPE
Hello,
I want to make this a thread where everyone posts single-speeds / fixies they can recommend, that are not too expensive.
Especially for people who are starting with cycling or just don't want to spend too much money.
Of course, there are many options like the KiloTT or Aventon bikes but these are only sold in the US.
So this should be a thread where Europeans can find nice bikes to buy (comparable to e.g. KiloTT).
Price point:
~ 500€ ~ 565$
~ 395£
PS: Yes, I personally also need a bike and only find "kiloTT kiloTT" which is not shipped to germany
But this could be really helpful for a lot of people, I think 
I want to make this a thread where everyone posts single-speeds / fixies they can recommend, that are not too expensive.
Especially for people who are starting with cycling or just don't want to spend too much money.
Of course, there are many options like the KiloTT or Aventon bikes but these are only sold in the US.
So this should be a thread where Europeans can find nice bikes to buy (comparable to e.g. KiloTT).
Price point:
~ 500€ ~ 565$
~ 395£
PS: Yes, I personally also need a bike and only find "kiloTT kiloTT" which is not shipped to germany
But this could be really helpful for a lot of people, I think
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We don't know. We're not from Europe.
04-22-16, 04:33 PM
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Put you budget in your post.
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https://www.merlincycles.com/mach-se...els-56098.html
I can personally vouch for these. Been putting 100+ miles a week into them with plenty of street riding over the past year, I've given them a slight truing maybe twice at the most. Nice and light too.
I can personally vouch for these. Been putting 100+ miles a week into them with plenty of street riding over the past year, I've given them a slight truing maybe twice at the most. Nice and light too.
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https://www.merlincycles.com/mach-se...els-56098.html
I can personally vouch for these. Been putting 100+ miles a week into them with plenty of street riding over the past year, I've given them a slight truing maybe twice at the most. Nice and light too.
I can personally vouch for these. Been putting 100+ miles a week into them with plenty of street riding over the past year, I've given them a slight truing maybe twice at the most. Nice and light too.
So they're ~110€ for both, right?
12-25-23, 12:49 PM
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I am resurrecting this thread as I don't want to start a new one with the same title.
I've been looking for an entry/mid-level fixed-gear bike these days (< 700 euros), mostly for training (and, why not, for fun), and I am summarizing the options below, but don't know whether I have missed some.
As far as I can tell, all of these options are reliable, in the sense that you get a decent and lightweight frame (with the exception of the Vinyl Uno Drop, although they give lifetime warranty) and sealed bearing hubs, and I cannot really say that one option is definitely better than the rest.
That being said, I have heard that State Bicycles have some QC issues and it is better to buy the bike from a local shop, and that Riva cycles cut some corners when it comes to small accessories like bolts and screws (they can rust more easily), but overall their main components are robust.
Finally, all of them have a flip flop hub.
On the other hand, going with the cheap local option here of an Elops 500 single speed by Decathlon and enjoying some good after sales service (it is indeed good here) might not be a bad option. The Elops 500 single speed weighs 11.6 kg and has a ratio of 44/18.
I am also on the lookout for buying second-hand, but I am not seeing very interesting things so far.
I've been looking for an entry/mid-level fixed-gear bike these days (< 700 euros), mostly for training (and, why not, for fun), and I am summarizing the options below, but don't know whether I have missed some.
- Finna Velodrome (Finna Full CR-MOLY frame, 9.5 kg, around 700 euros, 46/17 ratio)
- Fuji Feather (chromoly Fuji custom butted frame, 9,89 kg, around 600 euros, 46/16 ratio)
- State Bicycle 4130 (4130 chromoly double-butted frame, 9.89 kg, around 600 euros, 46/16 ratio)
- Vinyl Uno Drop (TIG welded Steel frame + chromoly lugged steel fork, 10.4 kg, around 600 euros, 46/18 ratio)
- Fabricbike Light (Alloy 6061 frame, 9.45 kg, around 500 euros, 46/16 ratio)
- Santafixie Raval 2.0 (Alloy 6061 frame, 9.5 kg, around 500 euros, 46/16 ratio)
- Riva Phantom (4130 chromoly double-butted frame, 9.7 kg, around 300 euros, 48/18 single speed + 48/16 fixed gear ratio)
As far as I can tell, all of these options are reliable, in the sense that you get a decent and lightweight frame (with the exception of the Vinyl Uno Drop, although they give lifetime warranty) and sealed bearing hubs, and I cannot really say that one option is definitely better than the rest.
That being said, I have heard that State Bicycles have some QC issues and it is better to buy the bike from a local shop, and that Riva cycles cut some corners when it comes to small accessories like bolts and screws (they can rust more easily), but overall their main components are robust.
Finally, all of them have a flip flop hub.
On the other hand, going with the cheap local option here of an Elops 500 single speed by Decathlon and enjoying some good after sales service (it is indeed good here) might not be a bad option. The Elops 500 single speed weighs 11.6 kg and has a ratio of 44/18.
I am also on the lookout for buying second-hand, but I am not seeing very interesting things so far.
01-08-24, 04:30 PM
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State Bikes are great
I am resurrecting this thread as I don't want to start a new one with the same title.
I've been looking for an entry/mid-level fixed-gear bike these days (< 700 euros), mostly for training (and, why not, for fun), and I am summarizing the options below, but don't know whether I have missed some.
As far as I can tell, all of these options are reliable, in the sense that you get a decent and lightweight frame (with the exception of the Vinyl Uno Drop, although they give lifetime warranty) and sealed bearing hubs, and I cannot really say that one option is definitely better than the rest.
That being said, I have heard that State Bicycles have some QC issues and it is better to buy the bike from a local shop, and that Riva cycles cut some corners when it comes to small accessories like bolts and screws (they can rust more easily), but overall their main components are robust.
Finally, all of them have a flip flop hub.
On the other hand, going with the cheap local option here of an Elops 500 single speed by Decathlon and enjoying some good after sales service (it is indeed good here) might not be a bad option. The Elops 500 single speed weighs 11.6 kg and has a ratio of 44/18.
I am also on the lookout for buying second-hand, but I am not seeing very interesting things so far.
I've been looking for an entry/mid-level fixed-gear bike these days (< 700 euros), mostly for training (and, why not, for fun), and I am summarizing the options below, but don't know whether I have missed some.
- Finna Velodrome (Finna Full CR-MOLY frame, 9.5 kg, around 700 euros, 46/17 ratio)
- Fuji Feather (chromoly Fuji custom butted frame, 9,89 kg, around 600 euros, 46/16 ratio)
- State Bicycle 4130 (4130 chromoly double-butted frame, 9.89 kg, around 600 euros, 46/16 ratio)
- Vinyl Uno Drop (TIG welded Steel frame + chromoly lugged steel fork, 10.4 kg, around 600 euros, 46/18 ratio)
- Fabricbike Light (Alloy 6061 frame, 9.45 kg, around 500 euros, 46/16 ratio)
- Santafixie Raval 2.0 (Alloy 6061 frame, 9.5 kg, around 500 euros, 46/16 ratio)
- Riva Phantom (4130 chromoly double-butted frame, 9.7 kg, around 300 euros, 48/18 single speed + 48/16 fixed gear ratio)
As far as I can tell, all of these options are reliable, in the sense that you get a decent and lightweight frame (with the exception of the Vinyl Uno Drop, although they give lifetime warranty) and sealed bearing hubs, and I cannot really say that one option is definitely better than the rest.
That being said, I have heard that State Bicycles have some QC issues and it is better to buy the bike from a local shop, and that Riva cycles cut some corners when it comes to small accessories like bolts and screws (they can rust more easily), but overall their main components are robust.
Finally, all of them have a flip flop hub.
On the other hand, going with the cheap local option here of an Elops 500 single speed by Decathlon and enjoying some good after sales service (it is indeed good here) might not be a bad option. The Elops 500 single speed weighs 11.6 kg and has a ratio of 44/18.
I am also on the lookout for buying second-hand, but I am not seeing very interesting things so far.
I did make some upgrades, including the Wabi Sub-15 wheelset, so the bike is now closer to 16-17 lbs. A dream to ride, accelerate and climb
Started out mainly doing 20 mile rides, and now rides are more in the 40-60 mile range, and 2000-3000 ft elevation gain.
But on the other hand, if just for short rides around town and casual use, an Elops 500 may be work out fine and be a cheap cost of admission!
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