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 2012 Specialized S Works Venge DA 56cm Project Black  US $7,999.00
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 S Works Epic Carbon 29 XTR Large US $8,300.00
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 SPECIALIZED S WORKS EPIC 29 CARBON FIBER MOUNTAIN BIKE US $7,499.99
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 2011 Pinarello DOGMA CDE 601 515cm US $6,999.00
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 S Works Stumpjumper Carbon 29 XTR US $6,800.00
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 £7700 SPEC LOOK 695 FOR £3900 US $6,721.49
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What single speed should I buy? I'm looking at Specialized Langster, KONA Paddy Wagon or Felt Despatch ......?
I will primarily be using it for a 5 mile commute, I have an all singing all dancing carbon road bike so I dont want to use that on a daily basis. I would also like to use the new one as a winter bike has anyone any experience with these bikes or any other single speeds around the £400 mark I live in a moderately hilly area ... thanks
I have a Felt Dispatch, Felt Curbside and a Bianchi San Jose. I've also ridden the Langster a few times. Here are my 2 cents on each...
FELT DISPATCH - Amazing bike and probably best if you live in a hilly area, as the gearing is low to easily get you up the hills. But you will bottom out as you won't be able to achieve a good top speed (16/39t). The frame is very solid, stiff and light. This is an aluminum frame, unlike the Langster and Bianchi. Extremely comfortable and good quality.
FELT CURBSIDE - Again, good bike. However, with the flatbars and geometry, it does ride a little differently. This feels like more of a casual trick cruising bike, whereas the Dispatch has more of a road bike quality, but the gearing and frame material is the same.
SPECIALIZED LANGSTER - Another good option. But with it's track bars and lower stance, it's a more aggressive riding stance. It doesn't feel as stiff and stable as the Felt's mentioned above, but it is a better responding bike. The gearing is also higher (16/42t), which takes a little more work getting up the hills, but you can have a higher top end speed w/out looking like the road runner.
BIANCHI SAN JOSE - This is a cyclocross bike, so it comes with knobby tires and v-brakes. Personally, this is my favorite b/c it is an all-steel frame, has a riding position similar to the langster with the highest gearing at (17/42t) of all the bikes.
But ultimately, whatever you choose will be a good quality bike as you've given yourself a good selection. Good luck and enjoy the short 5 mile commute.
2010 Specialized Stumpjumper 29er Carbon Hardtail - Expert Carbon Model at Rock 'N' Road Cyclery
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2012 Specialized S Works Venge DA 56cm Project Black US $7,999.00
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S Works Epic Carbon 29 XTR Large US $8,300.00
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SPECIALIZED S WORKS EPIC 29 CARBON FIBER MOUNTAIN BIKE US $7,499.99
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2011 Pinarello DOGMA CDE 601 515cm US $6,999.00
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S Works Stumpjumper Carbon 29 XTR US $6,800.00
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£7700 SPEC LOOK 695 FOR £3900 US $6,721.49
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 2011 S WORKS SPECIALIZED SHIV US $5,499.99
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 Pinarello Montello Time Trial Bike 55cm US $5,399.00
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 2011 Specialized S Works Epic 29er Carbon Large US $5,000.00
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 2011 Specialized S Works Tarmac SL3 SRAM Red Used US $5,000.00
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 Pinarello Paris 595 Carbon Campagnolo Record 10 Speed Road Bike 2006 US $4,999.99
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 Specialized Tarmac SL4 Pro Ui2 Compact 2012 54cm UPGRADES BARLEY USED US $5,800.00
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 Specialized S works Tarmac SL3 SRAM Red 54 cm US $4,800.00
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 Specialized S Works Roubaix SL 2008 US $4,000.00
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 2010 Specialized S Works Stumpjumper HT 29er XTR Shimano Easton US $3,800.00
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 TRIATHLON TT Road Racing Bike US $3,700.00
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 Specialized S Works Tarmac SL3 54cm 143lbs Easton Wheels Sram Beautiful US $4,099.99
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 Specialized Roubaux S Works Road Bike US $3,500.00
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