{"id":92373,"date":"2017-12-01T18:12:16","date_gmt":"2017-12-01T09:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/?post_type=global&#038;p=92373"},"modified":"2023-04-24T19:37:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T10:37:28","slug":"single-speed-bike-checks","status":"publish","type":"global","link":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/global\/single-speed-bike-checks\/","title":{"rendered":"Single Speed Bike Checks!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In Blue Lug Hatagaya, we&#8217;ve been building up many kinds of bikes such as cross bikes and road bikes.<br \/>\nYet, a single speed bike is one of the most popular kinds of bikes. I built a couple of single speed bikes recently. Let&#8217;s take a look!<br \/>\n<a title=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/38354686052\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4534\/38354686052_468844112a_b.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n *SURLY* steamroller size53<br \/>\n Surly Steamroller is the bestsellers in our shop. Many of our staff\u00a0ride this as a commuter.<br \/>\n This is painted light blue by <a href=\"http:\/\/cookpaintworks.com\/\">Cook Paint Works<\/a>.<br \/>\n <a title=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/37670306544\/in\/photostream\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4526\/37670306544_44013c9af9_b.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=*VELO+ORANGE*+grand+cru+long+reach+brake+set+\">The Velo Orange caliper brakes<\/a> are super stiff, probably the stiffest long reach brakes ever made. This looks very cool and last longer than other brakes.<br \/>\n<a title=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/38330140886\/in\/photostream\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4520\/38330140886_53da10186c_b.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nHubs are Philwood.<br \/>\n<a title=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/37670307814\/in\/photostream\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4546\/37670307814_be8a8d2821_b.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n <a title=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/37670309164\/in\/photostream\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4565\/37670309164_ccfdc7e7a1_b.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=philwood+headset\">Philwood headset<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/brands\/nitto\/stem.html\">Nitto stem<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=nitto+spacer\">spacers<\/a> are all made by\u00a0chromoly\u00a0steel. Especially\u00a0chromoly\u00a0stem is responsive and offers good flex while maintaining its form. It is great for a commuter ride.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/24514210328\/in\/photostream\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4548\/24514210328_d6f266c37d_b.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n The <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/nitto-65-seatpost-silver.html\">Nitto 65 seat post<\/a> is stiff and beautiful.<br \/>\n <a title=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/24514208868\/in\/photostream\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4522\/24514208868_7c7721af0b_b.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nThe pedals are <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/mks-pambda-pedal.html\">MKS Rambda<\/a>. The legit pedals have spike\u00a0pins that provide holding\u00a0of your shoe.\u00a0There is no problem with winter boots.<br \/>\n<a title=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/37670307684\/in\/photostream\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4578\/37670307684_6a6b20ff70_b.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n The most unique thing of Steamroller as a single speed bike is a wide tire clearance. The room for tires is up to 700c x 38mm. I think 32c would be the best for an urban commuter in Tokyo and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=Panaracer+Gravel+king\">Panaracer Gravel King<\/a> is amazing tire.<br \/>\n <a title=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/37670310204\/in\/photostream\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4553\/37670310204_dbf7a2dab2_b.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* steamroller (53)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nThis is like an ideal single commuter bike.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/38641668342\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4533\/38641668342_d010d25700_b.jpg\" alt=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n *ALL CITY* big block size52<br \/>\n <a title=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/37956112574\/in\/photostream\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4564\/37956112574_3eefdd186b_b.jpg\" alt=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nThis sparkle green color is an official color, which is rad.<br \/>\n<a title=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/38641668752\/in\/photostream\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4548\/38641668752_18f177d838_b.jpg\" alt=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n The wheel sets are the ROLF Vigor FX, high flange hubs with deep section aero rims.<br \/>\n <a title=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/38617940156\/in\/photostream\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4560\/38617940156_2fe4b49e68_b.jpg\" alt=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nThe Vittoria Corsa tires are one of the best tubular tires we have.<br \/>\n<a title=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/38641669022\/in\/photostream\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4564\/38641669022_f16a3b4efa_b.jpg\" alt=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=*VELO+ORANGE*+grand+cru+long+reach+brake+set+\">The Velo Orange grand cru long reach brake set<\/a> has a black colorway.<br \/>\n <a title=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/38617940556\/in\/photostream\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4561\/38617940556_4ac890fcb4_b.jpg\" alt=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nThe saddle is the <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=brooks+all+weather\">Brooks cambium all-weather<\/a>. This is affordable than other Brooks and it is the waterproof model. It is great for urban cycling.<br \/>\n<a title=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/38617939966\/in\/photostream\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4566\/38617939966_144e14de13_b.jpg\" alt=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n The crankset is omnium.<br \/>\n <a title=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/26897799129\/in\/photostream\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4536\/26897799129_069c874e3a_b.jpg\" alt=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nAll City\u2019s cast track end features their home town landmark, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hennepin_Avenue_Bridge\">Hennepin Avenue Bridge<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a title=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/26897801649\/in\/photostream\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4541\/26897801649_e375b57988_b.jpg\" alt=\"*ALL CITY* big block (52)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nAll City bike with these set-ups\u00a0can go really fast.<\/p>\n<p>Single speed bikes are widely prized for their simplicity in design and low cost. You can get a lighter bike with better components. There are fewer parts on the bicycle that require maintenance, making this type of cycle useful for city commuting in all weather. If you want to get your first bike, the single speed would be the best choice. Like simple is the best.<\/p>\n<p>You can check more bikes we built on our <a href=\"http:\/\/bluelug.com\/contents\/bike-catalog\/\">bike catalog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":92376,"template":"","tags":[],"better_featured_image":{"id":92376,"alt_text":"","caption":"","description":"","media_type":"image","media_details":{"width":1680,"height":1119,"file":"2017\/12\/38354686052_41dfe6d7e4_k.jpg","sizes":{"thumbnail":{"file":"38354686052_41dfe6d7e4_k-640x426.jpg","width":640,"height":426,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/38354686052_41dfe6d7e4_k-640x426.jpg"},"medium":{"file":"38354686052_41dfe6d7e4_k-900x599.jpg","width":900,"height":599,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/38354686052_41dfe6d7e4_k-900x599.jpg"},"large":{"file":"38354686052_41dfe6d7e4_k-1180x786.jpg","width":1180,"height":786,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/38354686052_41dfe6d7e4_k-1180x786.jpg"},"post-thumbnail":{"file":"38354686052_41dfe6d7e4_k-800x600.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/38354686052_41dfe6d7e4_k-800x600.jpg"}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]}},"post":92373,"source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/38354686052_41dfe6d7e4_k.jpg"},"acf":{"online-store-load-items":"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/brands\/nitto\/stem.html","online-store-search-keywords":"","search-result-sort-order":"price","search-result-sort-by":"desc","stockSortFlg":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/global\/92373"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/global"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/global"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/92376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92373"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}