My current bicycle is irreversibly damaged since a recent steal attempt (thanks D-lock for resisting!) and it’s time to get a new one. The main use will be driving around my mostly flat city, going to work (15 km round trip) and some weekend trips once in a while, distances of 40 to 100 km.
What bikes I like: fast, lightweight, road frame geometry but not necessarily too aggressive riding position.
I spend quite some time researching online and asking friends and I’m now close to making the final decision. Prices are similar at 550 to 700 euros. As you can see I mostly like single speed bikes. I’ve been riding without gears since 2009 or so, and I enjoy it a lot. However, I want to remain open-minded; if gears offer a lot to my daily use, I could consider them.
Here are the links, in case you want to check the detailed specs
Axle or QR for the base and seat post or post collar for the upper. This eliminates the chance the frame is ever damaged (but leaves you the frame as an option in a pinch, like you break a rack and need to pick one that needs a frame mount).
My bike has bosses but I use a seatpost collar and QR mount. Just less chance of breakage.
Filthy_Filio on
Since you’re from france, you should be able to get an old cheap Peugeot roadbike, which you can easily convert into a single speed.
For commuting i would suggest something more practical, with a hub dynamo, lights and mud guards.
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My current bicycle is irreversibly damaged since a recent steal attempt (thanks D-lock for resisting!) and it’s time to get a new one. The main use will be driving around my mostly flat city, going to work (15 km round trip) and some weekend trips once in a while, distances of 40 to 100 km.
What bikes I like: fast, lightweight, road frame geometry but not necessarily too aggressive riding position.
I spend quite some time researching online and asking friends and I’m now close to making the final decision. Prices are similar at 550 to 700 euros. As you can see I mostly like single speed bikes. I’ve been riding without gears since 2009 or so, and I enjoy it a lot. However, I want to remain open-minded; if gears offer a lot to my daily use, I could consider them.
Here are the links, in case you want to check the detailed specs
[https://statebicycle.eu/collections/4130-steel-bikes/products/4130-sokol-fixed-gear-single-speed](https://statebicycle.eu/collections/4130-steel-bikes/products/4130-sokol-fixed-gear-single-speed)
[https://fujibikes.eu/products/2022-feather](https://fujibikes.eu/products/2022-feather)
[https://unknownbikes.eu/collections/paradigm/products/unknown-paradigm-red-fixed-gear-complete-bicycle](https://unknownbikes.eu/collections/paradigm/products/unknown-paradigm-red-fixed-gear-complete-bicycle)
[https://www.giant-bicycles.com/fr-be/contend-2-2022](https://www.giant-bicycles.com/fr-be/contend-2-2022)
Also you don’t really need any mounts for a rack.
Personally I prefer add on mounts.
Axle or QR for the base and seat post or post collar for the upper. This eliminates the chance the frame is ever damaged (but leaves you the frame as an option in a pinch, like you break a rack and need to pick one that needs a frame mount).
My bike has bosses but I use a seatpost collar and QR mount. Just less chance of breakage.
Since you’re from france, you should be able to get an old cheap Peugeot roadbike, which you can easily convert into a single speed.
For commuting i would suggest something more practical, with a hub dynamo, lights and mud guards.