Vilano Fixed Gear Bikes are no longer made but we found the Retrospec Bike Single Speed as a newer version very similar to the old Vilano and at a better price!
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While a lot of fixed gear bikes on the market offer plenty of features to their users, the Vilano Fixed Gear Bike Single Speed Road Bike keeps it simple and doesn’t overwhelm the user with a ton of different features that usually prove useless.
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This bike comes with an unbranded frame, 700c tires, caliper brakes and the ability to flip between a single speed and a fixed gear bike, so you don’t have to choose which type of bike you want to buy.
Completely Unbranded
The Vilano Fixed Gear Bike Single Speed Road Bike comes completely unbranded with no permanent logos or graphics to be found anywhere on the bike.
This means that all of the attention is directed towards the solid color on the frame of the bike. So you now longer have to worry about distracting logos getting in the way of showing off your bike.
700c Tires
With 700c x 23c double walled tires and CNC machined sides, the Vilano Fixed Gear Bike Single Speed Road Bike is the perfect option for anyone looking to find a bike with solid tires that will hold up in most conditions.
While some users report having some problems with tires blowing out, it is recommended to keep the tires inflated a little lower than the recommended PSI to avoid any problems.
Caliper Brakes
While there is no need for brakes when using the bike in the fixed gear setting, there are brakes available for use in the single speed setting.
The Vilano Fixed Gear Bike Single Speed Road Bike features caliper brakes with both a front and rear drop bar version and a rear riser bar version. No matter when you need to brake, you’ll be able to stop safely and quickly.
Alloy/Steel Construction
Because the strength and quality of the frame and other components of the bike are very important to most, the Vilano Fixed Gear Bike Single Speed Road Bike features a steel Fixed Gear Tig welded frame, an alloy crankset with replaceable 46T chainring and an alloy threadless headset and stem.
Flip-Flop Rear Wheel
There’s no need to choose between a single-speed or a fixed gear bike when it comes to the Vilano Fixed Gear Bike Single Speed Road Bike! This bike comes equipped with a flip-flop rear hub that allows for easy conversion from a fixed gear bike to a single-speed bike. All you need to do is flip the rear wheel and you’re ready to go!
Pros
- Unbranded, so the focus is on the color
- Fixed or single speed
- Easy assembly
Cons
- Not the greatest quality parts
- Weak tires
- Paint isn’t very resilient
FAQ
Q: How easy is this bike to put together?
A: It’s mostly put together in the box and took less than an hour to assemble!
Q: If I need to replace the tires, what size fits on the bike?
A: The correct tire size for this bike is 700c x 23-25c.
Final Verdict
If you’re looking to find a bike that is simple, yet accomplishes everything you need it to, then look no further than the Vilano Fixed Gear Bike Single Speed Road Bike.
With a completely unbranded frame that allows the true beauty of the bike frame colors to show off, your bike will be easy to show off. And as far as performance goes, the flip-flop rear wheel is perfect, as it offers an easy way to change between a fixed gear and a single speed bike.