Based around a durable double-butted aluminium alloy tubeset, the overall weight is kept lower than comparable steel models. Slack and stable, it should prove a durable workhorse capable of heading wherever you point it. Buy now from Decathlon. The frame is pretty basic and a bit heavy, but it does its job of holding all the components in place. London-based Condor has been making bikes for over 70 years.
A chunk of this heritage is visible in its lovely Condor Classico Pista. This sees it benefit from an easy-to-adjust threaded headset and quill stem at the front, a threaded BSA bottom bracket and an integrated seat clamp.
Buy now from CycleStore. A simple steel single-speed with disc brakes and plentiful scope for customisation. With lots of tiny knobbles, the 35C Kenda Flintridge gravel tyres are also adept on the trail and not excessively slow on smoother surfaces. Upgrades over previous years include tubeless-ready WTB rims, an extra set of downtube bottle bosses and a narrow-wide chainring allowing easy conversion into a 1x or 2xspeed drivetrain.
Read our full Bombtrack Arise 1 review. Buy now from Tredz. A moderately relaxed bike, designed for city commuting. Deep-section rims, high flange hubs, and a classic looking crankset are ageless, while the low-key black paint job, tan-wall tyres and leather effect kit look stylish without being too try-hard.
Buy now from Steed Bikes. Most of the bikes you see speeding around the velodromes are fixed gears with no brakes. They have also become commonly used as city bikes, but are rarely seen out on country roads. Fixed gear criteriums have become increasingly popular over the past few years, chere cyclists compete in circuit races on fixies without any front brake.
A freewheel is similar to a ratchet. This means it will allow movement in one direction freely, but will stop the movement if it it reverses. This can be done a number of ways but will normally involve a series of grooves which angle upwards and then sharply back down. This allows a tooth to run along the top of the grooves. If the motion is reversed it will get stuck up against the vertical side preventing movement. If you pedal backwards nothing happens because the tooth just runs over the top of the grooves.
The Dutch brand has been designing city bikes for just over ten years, with the Vinyl Uno one of its single speed offerings. As with the State Bicycle Core-Line bike above, this is pretty big, so worth adding a bigger sprocket and longer chain to the shopping basket if you're planning to ride somewhere with a few hills.
A lovely looking bike from Fuji, the Feather is available in black, as above, or white, with eye-catching hot pink decals, and a bike perfect for those pining for a blend of retro and modern. The Chromoly steel frame and fork means the bike should be hardy but also comfortable to ride. With removable cable guides and a flip flop hub fitted with a 16T cog and freewheel at the rear you could even take it to the track for a fixed wheel spin, or keep it single speed with brakes for the road.
The dropped keirin-style handlebars and geometry make this a great option for nimble city riding, but with no fender mounts, it's probably best for dry days only. The steel frame and fork comes with plenty of bottle, fender and pannier mounts making it a great option for daily riding in all weather. The mechanical disc brakes are a great addition to this single speed, which also comes with a flipflop 14t hub, enabling you to ride fixed gear too.
With rugged 40c Kenda Kwik tires and the ability to switch to a drivetrain purchased separately , it's a pretty versatile offering. A good all-rounder, but you might want to swap the gearing if you're planning on more than just flat rides.
Aimed at the urban commuter, the Genesis Day One 10 is a great all-rounder with its mechanical disk brakes, 35c tires, full-length mudguards, and mounts for panniers. The 42T chainring and 17T sprocket single speed inch is a great gear for balancing speed and climbs, meaning even if you don't live and commute to the flattest areas, you should be able to ride rather than walk the climbs.
With added reflective decals, the Cromoly steel frame and fork should offer great durability, making this a perfect long term workhorse. The Cromoly Steel frame and carbon fork set come with ProMax rim brakes and custom extra-long Chromplastic mudguards to provide plenty of protection in wet weather.
A great low-maintenance, ride-ready straight out of the box option. A fixed gear bike, or fixie, is exactly like a single speed bike in that it has only one gear.
So what makes a fixed gear bike different? As the name suggests, the drive train is 'fixed' meaning there is no ability to coast as the cranks turn as the bike moves, regardless of whether you are pedaling or not. Usually reserved for the velodrome, track and fixed gear bikes have seen a resurgence in urban riding for their mechanical simplicity thanks to a bike courier cult following.
They're also used in the growing discipline that is fixed gear crit racing, most popular of which is the Red Hook series. If you're riding on the road, it is important to remember in most places that it's a legal requirement that you fit a working front break to your machine.
With brakes onboard, the Cinelli Tips Pista track bike allows you to take fixed gear riding out of the velodrome and crit races and onto the streets. An aluminum frame and carbon fork help keep the bike down to a claimed 7. Caliper rim brakes front and rear are easily removable thanks to external cable routing, allowing you to go straight from work to the track without any problems.
Looking for a fixie that will serve you well during the gruesome winter months? Dolan's FXE is the ideal year-round solution to urban mobility with its compatibility for front and rear mudguards. It has a lightweight aluminum frame weighing 1. The finished build is customizable on Dolan's bike builder, which means you can choose the optimal handlebar width and stem length for a perfect fit. For a personalized touch that will stand out against the sleek black frame and components, you can also choose your favorite Deda handlebar color.
Mango bikes are all about bold, fun colors and this stylish customizable look comes at a reasonable price too. There are eight to nine color options across every single component to allow you to build your perfect bespoke fixie bike. With a flip flop rear hub, if it turns out fixed riding isn't for you, it is easy to swap to freewheel riding so you can coast along the road.
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