
Last year’s Singlespeed Commuter Bikes for 2009 was one of our most popular blog posts ever. And with good reason—it highlighted a number of affordable, reliable bikes. So we bring you the 2010 list, this time we’ve kept the list shorter, concentrating on the more affordable end of the spectrum.
Complete Bikes
Mongoose, Cachet – $149
Windsor, The Hour – $280
Schwinn, Racer – $290
SE, Draft – $290
Norco, Heart – $329
Torker, U-District – $349
Mercier, Kilo TT – $350
KHS, Urban Soul – $379
Campus Cruisers, Eastside Fix – $399
Republic, Plato – $399
Kona, Humu – $425
Gary Fisher, Gritty – $440
Felt, Brougham – $499
IRO, WTF – $499
Redline, 925 – $500
Trek, Soho S – $550
Jamis, Beatnik – $575
Eighth Inch, Scrambler – $600
Globe, Roll 1 – $610
Giant, Bowery Mashup – $650
Specialized, Langster Steel – $660
Wabi, Classic – $675
Brodie, Remus – $680
Bianchi, Pista – $699
GT, GTR Gutterball – $700
Charge, Plug – $710
Surly, Steamroller – $720
Masi, Speciale Fixed Riser – $785
Raleigh, Rush Hour Flatbar – $820
As always, the best way to choose a bike is by test riding several models in person. This blog post is meant to be informative, but is not a recommendation or a review. Feel free to recommend other bikes in the comments below.
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There’s also the Mercier Kilo TT for $350 – I’ve had mine for coming up on a year and it’s done great.
http://bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/kilott.htm
And the SE Lager, 650 bucks – msrp.
Just bought my ‘09 model in a sale at Jenson. Lovin’ it so far.
http://www.sebikes.com/Singlespeed/Lager-1.aspx
Fuji Feather?
I just got the Soho S and I love it.
All City Big Block- $900
I like the Swobo Del Norte – $739.
Since you are calling out commuter versus style, I would have chosen the Bianchi San Jose over the Pista. Definitely more “commuter” friendly.
Yummy Canadian Cromo – the Brodie Remus. $699CDN complete.
http://www.brodiebikes.com/2010/bikes/remus.php
Oh ya – one more – don’t forget about the fellas at Traitor. Beautiful detailing and a great ride.
Luggernaut http://www.traitorcycles.com/Bikes_LuggernautSS.cfm
Cutlass http://www.traitorcycles.com/Bikes_Cutlass.cfm
Wabi Cycles makes three bikes in the SS/FG category, starting at $675. Stable road geometry FTW. I’ve had my Lightning since last summer, and it’s awesome.
http://www.wabicycles.com/bike_main_pg2010.html
Where can I find a good set of fenders for actual commuting?
Norco Spade! 2010
Salsa Casseroll Single — $595
Torker u-district $250 at dennison’s schwinn in east L.A.
Rides nice and for a starter bike is perfect. If you get serious into biking you can move up to a better model.
Has anyone riden the Fuji Classic Track? I’m seriously considering this one, but am curious about opinions. Thanks!: http://www.fujibikes.com/LifeStyle/ClassicSeries/Classic-Track.aspx