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Had the Vittoria Corsa tires for several months and rode about 700 km with them. After that, I had to throw them away because they started coming apart at the sides, awful experience.

Why are bikes so expensive in the US? If I want to buy a quality single-speed bike (Kronan) here in Sweden. The cost of the bike is 275USD. (3990SEK - 25%VAT = ~2990SEK, then converted to USD at current exchange rate)

Best video I've found on the topic. I wish the big channels (GCN or something) were as detailed and well-researched.

Thank you for great information

Mike - I've watched this video 3 times to get it all. Fantastic instruction on how to change these bearings. Using the PVC connector is brilliant as a way to extract bearings. Well done!!

MIS RESPETOS PARA TUS VIDEOS, muy interesante, saludos desde el sureste de MEXICO. Enserio felicidades....

Can we use Sram remove crank bolt for this sisl crank ??

Is there a single speed commuter bike that can handle larger tyres like 32mm and larger? I don’t mind disc brakes.

I love Rouvy

This is a timely video as we head into the winter season, as people discover, rediscover or reconsider their indoor training platforms. For the record, I do agree with your assessment and opinion in the original video. Now, you're going to need to analyze the comments on the comments. :) I recently started exploring Zwift, only because there are more riders and I am curious about the social aspects - i.e., exactly as you mentioned. I am surprised MyWhoosh did not appear as the alternate platforms. I do think the Rouvy ERG/SIM mode strategy makes total sense. And, yes there are recent changes in Rouvy that allow more choice in workout mode (Freestyle mode).

I use Mywhoosh now it's free and stable enough for me to transition from Zwift.

Thank You so much Mike. ;)

8:14 - well, and Garmin has switched to plastic mount again - but you can easily replace which is better overall, because in case of damage it's only a few dollars, and the metal mount can still be damaged. So bye bye or not?

I also for 2,5 year use gp 5000 str and tubless With 65psi for me 90kg, 84 psi for you tubless sounds quite High😮 try to to lower the tirepressure

I've been a bike courier in downtown toronto for 2 years now and my main bike is a KHS urban soul single speed version. Honestly that bike is so affordable $400 - $500 CAD and really comfortable because it has a more relaxed geometry. I would recommend that bike to someone who just needs a single speed commuter and is a step or two above a cheapo canadian tire or walmart bicycle. The only thing i changed on the KHS is the stem so that i could use a wider riser bar for even more comfort and control. Even thought i have to maintain it a bit more because i use it for work and commuting, it is still much more affordable than a geared bike! Before the KHS I rode a fyxation eastside but now it's stripped because everything is seized but that's my fault for not maintaining and washing it properly from all the salt and snow that the frame accumulated.

Ever heard of Shimano Nexus?

Amazon or walmart single speed or multiple speed 100 to 200 dollars. Someone will harm u if u have a more expensive bike

Rouvy is the best. I have tried Zwift, Trainer Road. Fantastic the virtual reality. I also like the search feature where I can ask for routes that have more tha say 15 Km and less than 20 km together with more than say, 200 m and less than 225 m. Amazing.

i guess, if it's gonna be your "trash bike" and you have an another bike for your actual rides, it's not at all trash,btw, not in the slightest, they just call it that here, it's the bike that is not gonna be a pain when it got stolen or something. but if you're like me with just one bike for commuting? where i am? hybrid build is the way to go, it's also not good in the eye but it'll have monster parts that'll last, shimano linkglide tech and hydraulic brakes, that'll include complete accessories, a rack, a couple of dry bags and a decent lock, and even if i include my commuter cleats shoes and a couple of padded shorts and some drifit commuters shirts, it'll still be around $500, and some maintenance tools, btw, yes I'm that sad that i computed my upgrades😂, maybe it depends where you live? i have an mtb with a cornerbar and gravel tires(cause roads here are..... might aswell call it gravel roads😂,

I had seen a top 5 U23 World Cup rider run this at Lake Placid front and rear!

Just ordered a 2022 supersix evo se with electronic 2x11 sram group set for $2300. Soooo excited to experience wireless shifting for the first time. I’ll take the crumbs of the rich any day!!!!!

you can get similar low maintenance if you have internal hub gears - then at least you have some. Very popular in NL, even though they dont have much you could call hills.

Have you tried a belt drive single speed? I reckon it's even more silent. If you haven't, could you try doing a review on one? It's also way less maintenance

Back in the day ( late 60s early 70s) winter club runs were done on a winter hack with a single free (42x16 from memory) mudguards and lights . Great days.

Is this app broken??? My phone is on Android 15 and apparently they fixed compatibility in October, but whenever I go to bike search page It shows how to in a split second, then goes away...

Fixed is better. Brake built in. Stay away from hills. Sprockets fixed/fixed. 52x 18 and 23.

I feel that a lot of people really hate this type of bike, and I can’t quite understand why,no one is forcing them to ride one. For example, I live in an area with lots of hills, and I’ve been riding a fixed-gear bike every day for five years. I’m happy with it. I enjoy the challenge the bike provides. Sometimes, things don’t need to make sense, if that bike makes me happy, then so be it. That’s what’s important.

Sir, what bis the difference between a fixie and a single speed? Also, how is the gear of a single speed bike determined - not too light not too heavy?

Excellent vid. Thanks for this diy tutorial. Five stars.

800 bucks! Thats what I would consider expensive

I'm riding fixed gear from around August to this day. It's quite interesting. Before I've used single speed(i have the same flippable rear wheel as you do), and for me fixed gear seams more suitable because of the weather. I'm living in western Siberia, and winter here starts in the middle of october. Thanks to global warming, for the last 2 or 3 years we had quite warm(+10 to 0) octobers, but it came in the cost of rains instead of snow. So, yeah, ss and fg's most important advantage is it's simplicity. You have nothing to break or go wrong with it. And, lifehack for those who are willing to ride in winter. Get your bike outside for 30min, and then pump the tyres. Also, silicone lubes and neutral gun oil will help you with keeping the snow and reagents away from your bike.

Very hilly European city here so not really.

If it's for commuting but you have to walk it up every hill, why not just walk?

I'd be concerned about single speeds for those living in areas that are nothing but hills.

To 'get' fixed gear riding you have to ride it only at least a month. Keep a front brake till you get the hang of the skill.

Bike will be low maintenance, youe knees eventually won't.

Agree. My fg track bike has rekindled my bike joy of recent. It is my favorite but not my most expensive either.

lol. "It's a Norco, and it's incredibly not interesting... we want it to look crappy and be crappy". great video, I never thought much about fixie bikes. i took a scan of who makes fixie bikes... what would be the 'top notch' fixie bike you could buy?

Priority Ace beltdrive.

No need to convince me, i`m hooked on my single speed, i use it for practically everything at the moment, super cheap to maintain and yes i get a good workout, win win .

Already doing single speed 30+ yrs commuting

I bought me a single speed Fixie Inc bike a couple years ago on a sale for 120eu delivery included. Best investment, that bike has been through everything, and despite all the abuse it's been very low maintenance.

Add a dynamo for lights, and you never need to worry about charging lights either

I always recommend single speed 🧡 are super fun !!

Its a must N+. I have one for work commute, daily errands and training bike.

Clickbaity title aside, your definition of cheap and my definition of cheap are pretty far apart. I like the idea of a beater bike. That's such an underperformer that you can practically leave it unlocked and just come back to it the next day. $800 might be cheap for a fairly good performance or somebody who's got a longer ride, and thus a worthy investment. But for that kind of money, there's stuff on the used market that'll match your needs much better.

Perfect if you don't have knee pain and you want to know about it.

Buy used road bike for 100 dollars. Profit. I live on the top of a 8% hill. Good luck balancing 20 mph cruising on flats with the half mile climbs

Thanks for your video, i came to the same conclusion a couple years ago when i started commuting by fixed gear after riding geared bikes through the winter. the simplicity is the best, I just wipe the chain a couple of times and that's it. it's literally 1 minute of maintenance once every two weeks.also, the fixed gear bike is always ready to ride because there is never anything wrong with it.