Best Singlespeed under $700

[tcwashers]

Hey I thought this may help. I was doing some research online and found the Fezzari FXE. It is a pretty sick looking bike. Its a cromo frame with a flip flop hub. its pretty cheap too. this picture is just from their website. they have it in their outlet. the bike oringonally is $1000 but they have it on sale for $550. What do you all think of it?
Fezzari | FXE

[Industry_Hack]

I noticed your other post about them. But I still have issues with their poor business practices. And this:

"Custom. Quality. Direct. What more could you ask for from Utah's own bicycle manufacturer?"

Maybe that's from the same marketing person I worked with. And "manufacturer" implies that the bikes are built in Utah, which is surely incorrect. They may be assembled here, but they're not built here. And their "custom" option (for an extra $99) is hardly original. Their attempt to fit someone based on their measurements is commendable, but it would make more sense to let someone spec that bars, stem, and cranks (at no charge, like Wabi Cycles does) and then get an actual fitting from a bike shop. Have a look at the options offered at the bottom of this page. Even if you know the exact option you require, you'll still need to have the final seat adjustments and bar height set with you on the bike, preferably on a trainer so it's not a static fitting.

As for the FXE, it's probably not too bad at $550, but certainly not worth a grand. They don't specify what kind of steel it is, other than their FC1 chromoly, which could be anything. That may be why they don't list a weight either. And while there's nothing wrong with using OEM parts from Kalloy or Joy Tech, they don't specify if the hubs are sealed or not. I also don't understand the mismatched wheels.

Even a $300 BD bike with $250 left over for upgrades seems a better deal.

[tcwashers]

I checked out Wabi cycles that you posted. Those are pretty sick bikes. I like that orange color and how clean the frames look. I like how there is no brake cable lugs on the frame. It looks really clean!

I did a little digging about that custom fit option that Fezzari has. That fit is actually free, its valued at $99. That's what most bike shops would charge to do a fit.

True the assembly, design, and engineering is done in Utah and the actual welding, carbon fiber layup, and painting is done in Taiwan, but what bike manufacturer do you know that has more than 5 models is built in the US these days anyways. This includes Trek, Specialized, Giant and all the other big names.

I am looking at getting myself a CR3 and have been reading everything I can find about Fezzari because they are a pretty new company. I can't find a bad review about them on MTBR or any other forum. And everyone seems to comment about the fit and how good it is. That to me is pretty hard to deny and must say the Fezzari guys are doing something right.

I will let you know what I think of my bike after I receive it. They do a 30 day money back guarantee so I figure what do I have to lose?

[Mootsguy]

I have used a Raleigh Rush Hour for four years now with nary a single problem, not even a flat.

Nice bike and in your price range.

[f1xedgear]

Originally Posted by HandsomeRyan

For commuting you'll want big tires. I'd suggest Kilo Wide Tire or the Fantom Cross Uno.

IMHO two of the best bang-for-your-buck SS commuter bikes available today.

Just wanted to say "thank you" to HR for this post. I was looking for a ss/fg frame to take wide tires (about a 1/3 of my commute is natural path). The Kilo WT looked like it would satisfy. It has.

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[jad3]

I love my Bianchi San Jose....

Has option for everything (racks, fenders) and is quality steel for a solid ride.
Can usually be found under $700 at LBS.

[jwcart10]

surly 1x1 the original

surly crosscheck

surly karate monkey

all can be built up ss, probably for 700 with the right parts. 1x1 you could go 26 in. or 650b with disc or v brakes. karate monkey 700c go as skinny or as fat as you want with your tires and disc or v brakes. crosscheck 700c still with good tire clearance fff (fatties fit fine.) v brakes only.

i have a 1x1 ss mountain bike and love it. i am saving up to collect a few extra parts to be able to use it as an all weather commuter for wintery weather. right now the gearing is for off roading.!