Which single speed for London commuting?

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  • Hello kind people of LFGSS,
    My Charge Plug was stolen and I need a replacement for commuting in London. I am in no way an expert and have spent hours reading this forum and researching online, but there are so many options that I am now just confused. I have narrowed it down to one of the following, please can you help me choose? I am going through a Cycle To Work scheme and so need to get an OTP...I have a budget up to £500. Many thanks!

    Fixation London Islington
    http://www.fixation-london.co.uk/shop/islington-bike/

    or this one...
    Cinelli Gazetta Muse
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cinelli-womens-gazzetta-muse-2014/

    or this one...
    Quella One Graphite
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/quella-one-graphite-2015/

    or this one...
    Classic Ladies
    http://www.templecycles.co.uk/classic-ladies

  • I'd go for option classic ladies, can't beat hub gears totally maintenance free. If you don't want or need gear go for front rack.

    Commuting the very handy things are:

    Mudguard eyelets / clearance
    Carrying possible (rack eyelets or front rack)

    Then if its an unsafe lockup consider "uglyfying" with tape, stickers etc and 2 very good locks. If its really awful a used cheap n cheerful might be better...

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Which single speed for London commuting?

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