Is this worth it?

[HippieCommuter]

A look at the new Workhorse bike - Bike Gallery Blog

This is a bike i am interested in buying, and i was wondering peoples thoughts. Is it quality is it worth the price. Would it be a solid commuter/possible fixie? etc.

Peace!

[hophead]

That's pretty sweet! Hard to beat at that price for a nice steel bike. It looks like the only issue is the short cockpit. If you can find one that fits, I'd go for it!

[HippieCommuter]

Ok sweet!! thx bro! i will definitely look into it more

[Cycle Snack]

My only comment is that the rear wheel looks like a QR and with those horizontal drops, you'll want a Surly Chain Tug on that if you are going to use that wheel. I have had numerous problems and maintaining chain tension with QRs and Horizontal drops.

[hophead]

Originally Posted by Cycle Snack

My only comment is that the rear wheel looks like a QR and with those horizontal drops, you'll want a Surly Chain Tug on that if you are going to use that wheel. I have had numerous problems and maintaining chain tension with QRs and Horizontal drops.

Looks like track ends and nuts....

[Cycle Snack]

Pic in the blog looked like a QR. Good to know.

[HippieCommuter]

Thank you all! um one concern of my own, is since this bike is produced by a bike shop should i need to worry? like since its not a name brand manufacturer

[hophead]

Originally Posted by HippieCommuter

Thank you all! um one concern of my own, is since this bike is produced by a bike shop should i need to worry? like since its not a name brand manufacturer

The frame is probably made in China, which is no big deal. That's part of the reason that it's so cheap. I wouldn't worry.

[HippieCommuter]

ok its just for my first like NEW SS purchase i dont want it to croak on me ya kno?

[hophead]

Originally Posted by HippieCommuter

ok its just for my first like NEW SS purchase i dont want it to croak on me ya kno?

One of the nice things about singlespeeds is that there's not much to break. In general, the only problems that I have are going through bottom brackets and freewheels. Bottom brackets are cheap. You can get a Shimano for 10 or 15 bucks. I probably go through one bb a year.

I'm not sure if the Workhorse uses a freewheel or if it has a freehub. I can't find any specs listed. If it's a freewheel type hub, it probably comes with a cheap Shimano freewheel. When that croaks, which it will, replace it with a White Industries ENO freewheel if you can afford one. They're around 70 bucks. It's the freakin' holy grail of freewheels. The things are damn near indestructible. I destroyed the Shimano freewheel on my Bianchi DISS the first month I had it. I've used ENO's ever since and have never had one fail.