Which Ride2Work Fixed

I very tempted to dip my toe into the fixed/single speed world. I commute every day on my racer but reckon fixed will be fun, help with the cadence etc for my racing/sportives etc, save on the repairs and mean i can leave the bike locked up outside the pub a bit more (well that's my excuse).

I know if could go down the 2nd hand route but i'mcrap at mechanics and while i'm just starting out in the fized world i reckon the virtual half price Ride2Work scheme is for me. My work is signed up to the Evans Ride2Work scheme so i'll have to pick one from them. Full list here http://www.evanscycles.com/categories/complete-bikes/single-speed-bikes/single-speed-road-bikes

I'm looking for a road-style with drop handle bars, probably a flip/flop hub and at this stage i'm not too bothered about it being 'cool' or personalising it (especially as my mechanical skills are non existant). My racer has a compact geometry already and ideally i'd like something that i could take on the odd winter club ride too.

I was erring towards a Langster (cheapest), Charge or Genesis Flyer but nothing more expensive.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

those are up to you, test ride the bike you narrow down and decided which one you like, those three are good choices.

Netherless check the definitive list of lists in bikes & bits.

Fuji track. Bang for buck. if you want track geo. Or the Gensis flyer

gensis flyer or fuji tarck

only problem is that they wont let u test ride the fuji as it has no brakes

Listen to Ed - only buy something you've tried out!! Ride 'em before you buy 'em!
To give you my opinion - go for the Flyer. A really nice ride for the money. See if you can get last years at an even cheaper price - as personally I prefer the white to this seasons "Fresh" green. B

gensis flyer or fuji tarck

only problem is that they wont let u test ride the fuji as it has no brakes

Evans were pretty happy to let me test ride a bianchi pista with no brakes, 48x16 gearing and flat pedals.

The Fuji looks good but as a 1st time fixie whose handling skills are pretty ropey and i fancy trying to use it for the odd winter club ride, i need brakes....badly.

The Fuji is cheap and cheerful. Nothing's broken on my '08 yet....
I've got a bit of a soft spot for the Charge Plug racer, though i've heard they are a bit heavy.

Get The Fuji m8 .

all of these are fine bikes for their price. try 'em out and see what you like.

I'd say the Fuji Track, brilliant bike, very nice ride and you can always fit breaks

the fuji's drilled for brakes (front and back), isn't it?

Genesis Flyer if you have the money, if on a budget Fuji

If my father's geared Genesis Day01 bike is the same as the flyer (geometry-wise), then go for flyer, they're lovely to ride.

I am going to risk complete pillorying - why not think outside the box and not be one of the crowd?

Get the new Dahon Uno fix it and don't buy/carry a lock, never have to worry about it being stolen, its with you at work and in the pub. My Dahon fixie is the most fun and right up there with my 1980 ish Raleigh track bike both of which I have done a lot of hard miles on. The only difference is I would not be doing skid stuff on the folder but everything else - yea baby!

I am going to risk complete pillorying - why not think outside the box and not be one of the crowd?

because from what he said, he don't really care about whether it's original or not, as well as beings suitable as a training bike;

I commute every day on my racer but reckon fixed will be fun, help with the cadence etc for my racing/sportives etc...

...i'm not too bothered about it being 'cool' or personalising it (especially as my mechanical skills are non existant).

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/dahon/mu-uno-2009-folding-bike-ec018475

Uno at Evans

Ed, I know thats why I suggested it...

"...i'm not too bothered about it being 'cool'" Dahons are so uncool but really practical and a great ride.

-Are you looking for a bike that fits like your racer, or a more contrasting track like geometry?
-Steel or Aluminum?
-clean looking or full of braze ons?

Bikes like the steel genesis flyer and the alu spesh tricross, are basically fixed/SS road bikes. The Dawes and the Ridgeback could possibly be decribed as fixed audax bikes. These could be good if you want to maintain your usual riding position/style. The Bianchi and the Fuji track might be more of a different ride than your road bike(s), which might make them more appealing.

I'd go for the Flyer or the Ridgeback (if you want mudguards) personally (I like the carbon fork/steel frame combo). The Gary fisher looks good for the money too thougth (rear rack braze ons and GXP BB, nice), definitly worth a test ride.

Test ride your 3 or 4 favs and buy the one that rides/fits best.

If you're actually riding it to work, I'd say get the Flyer. If you're doing R2W you can afford it and the carbon fork really does help absorb the bumps. There are lots of potholes out there. I've got one (so I'm biased) but they do ride nice. Take one for a test ride.

It would be flyer for me.

Get a Nagasawa, go brakless. jam your ankle into the spokes to stop. Leave that bloody mangled mess outside pub/hospital and no one'll nick it. sell your story – 'how i was pressurised into being a dangerously cool fool by a forum bully' – to a tabloid and make your money back on the frame and build.

Flyer review.
http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/article/mps/uan/2105
(NB the flyer has no mudguard mounts, and the ridgeback solo seems to be pretty much the same bike but with mudguards)

you decided yet AMC? we are waiting....

^ he better hurry up I wanna go to lunch...