Getting a Single speed.. recommendations?

"Joseph Jozwik" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another

bike.

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I want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has had
this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time Joe

I like my Surly 1x1. It wasn't too expensive and it rides very nicely. Steel bikes are all the rage
these days, too!

Matt

"Joseph Jozwik" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another

bike.

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I want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has had
this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time Joe

No, get this, its much better than the 1FG:

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Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!

"Joseph Jozwik" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another

bike.

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I want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has had
this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time

I would not suggest a Cannonfail. Steel is the way to go here. I would look at the Surly, or Bianchi
like Carla, and Matt suggested, because if/when (more like when) I take the plunge, this is the
direction I will go, as these two bikes have been highly recommended by people that have more than
just a clue.

"Joseph Jozwik" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another

bike.

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I want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has had
this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time Joe

There are new styles of single speeds out now where instead of one cog in the back, they cluster up
to nine. Really enterprising manufacturers also include three chainring options on the cranks...and
you can switch between all 27 gears (That's right! 27! Amazing!) while pedaling...it's awesome what
they're doing with bikes these days.

The gears can go easier for climbing, smaller for downhills and flats...it makes one gear look
like 1953.

Chris (Decided to fly the anti-Wheeler flag, just this once)

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these two bikes have been highly recommended by people that have more than just a clue.

AND by me!

Matt

Hi Carla, I am checking the SASS out. Question.. are the steel bike high in weight? Is this the bike
you have? If so how much does it weigh? Thanks Joe

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"Joseph Jozwik" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another

bike.

Quoted message said:

I want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has
had this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time Joe

No, get this, its much better than the 1FG:

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- CA-G

Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!

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these two bikes have been highly recommended by people that have more

than

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just a clue.

AND by me!

You're one of the guys I consider to have a clue. I'm not even finished with my geared bike
(almost though! last bits are on the way.), but I've been looking at the Surly, and Bianchi sites
an awful lot.

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these two bikes have been highly recommended by people that have more than just a clue.

AND by me!

You're one of the guys I consider to have a clue.

...he writes, as a joke swooshes right past his head...

(well, *I* thought it was funny!)

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You're one of the guys I consider to have a clue. I'm not even finished with my geared bike
(almost though! last bits are on the way.)

Of course they are. How long has your bike been 'nearly finished'?

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> these two bikes have been highly recommended by people that have more than just a clue.

AND by me!

You're one of the guys I consider to have a clue.

...he writes, as a joke swooshes right past his head...

Nah, I got it. Perhaps mehbe I should have replied, "You ARE one of the guys I consider to
have a clue".

Surly Karate Monkey (disc) or Redline MonoCoc (disc)

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Joseph Jozwik said:

Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another bike. I
want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has had
this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time Joe

Build your own from a good steel frame, and pay about twice what you would

for a Surly or Bianchi. But you'll get *exactly* what you want, and there

won't be another out there like it. If I had to do it all over, though,

I'd go Surly, Bianchi or Redline. But I don't regret converting over and old

Bridgestone MB-4.

Paladin keeping my parts purchases secret from the boss....

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You're one of the guys I consider to have a clue. I'm not even finished

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my geared bike (almost though! last bits are on the way.)

Of course they are. How long has your bike been 'nearly finished'?

About a month. It was only lacking the brakes. They are now ordered, and on the way.

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It's surely been a work in progress, with the frame taking seven weeks, then slowly piece it
together as my bank account allowed. 'Patience is a virtue', and 'good things come to those who
wait', and all that good [censored]. My goal was by the end of the year. Looks like I surpassed it.

Thanks for all the help on this.. I am not sure what I am going to get yet but I will let you know
and send pictures of the first crash :-)

Joe

"Joseph Jozwik" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another

bike.

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I want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has had
this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time Joe

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Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another bike. I
want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has had
this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time Joe

Surly 1x1. Forget the crapandflail.

JD

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Of course they are. How long has your bike been 'nearly finished'?

About a month. It was only lacking the brakes. They are now ordered, and on the way.

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Nice - you won't lose that in the dark...

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"Joseph Jozwik" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

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Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another bike. I
want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has had
this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time Joe

Go to a 12 step program for weight weenie dorks.

Then write down the geometry and dimensions on your favorite geared mtb, and spend a week going to
different bike shops. Try on bikes that are a tiny bit smaller overall, because you'll learn to like
wider handlebars. If it comes down to it, when chosing a stem, go for a shorter stem and a longer
top tube. Get a rigid fork if you still care about weight, (or if you are a real man and want the
"whole experience"😉 but if you need to get a fork, get one with lockout, 'cuz the great climbing
that comes from riding a singlespeed is a whole body thing.

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Mojo Deluxe said:

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Of course they are. How long has your bike been 'nearly finished'?

About a month. It was only lacking the brakes. They are now ordered, and

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the way.

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Nice - you won't lose that in the dark...

Thanks. I love that green paint.

Joseph Jozwik said:

Hello Everyone, I was getting ready for Christmas and decided it's time to get another bike. I
want to get a single speed. I was checking out the C'dale 1FG ultra. wondering if anyone has had
this bike or any recommendations? Thank You For Your Time Joe

Surly 1x1, there is no substitue.

G