There's no time like the present to join the single-speed party and the Nashbar Single-Speed 29er mountain bike will most assuredly provide your ticket to ride. A blast to ride, simple to maintain, and a guaranteed fun factory on every outing, you may never want to deal with shifters, derailleurs, and cassettes again.
The 6061 aluminum frame is lighter than steel, impervious to weather, and provides plenty of strength to boot. The front end features a rigid chromoly fork that's also incredibly tough and delivers steel's famously smooth ride quality.
WTB Nano Sport tires are a marvelous all-around choice — super-speedy on hardpack but still plenty of reliable, predictable grip when you lean into turns. Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes handle the stopping detail with aplomb and are super-reliable no matter how sloppy the conditions get out in the woods.
With an averave review of 4.5 stars, everyone can't be wrong.
FRAME: 6061 Aluminum, Horizontal dropouts, 135mm rear hub spacing, IS mount disc brake, one set of water bottle cage braze-ons
FORK: Rigid chromoly steel, 1-1/8" steerer tube, IS mount disc brake
HEADSET: VP-Z104PE, 1-1/8" integrated threadless, Cage bearings
CRANKSET: Prowheel, 32T chainring, Aluminum chain guide, Crank arm length=175mm (all frame sizes)
BOTTOM BRACKET: VP sealed bearing, English threaded
LEVERS: Tektro aluminum, 2-finger
HANDLEBAR: HL alloy, 20mm rise, 31.8mm clamp diameter, Width: 680mm (all frame sizes)
STEM: HL aluminum, +/- 10 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp diameter, Lengths: Small/Medium=90mm; Large/X-Large=105mm
CASSETTE: 18T steel cog, on cassette body w/spacers
BRAKES: Tektro Novela mechanical disc, IS mount, 180mm front rotor/160mnm rear rotor
WHEELSET: Rims: Aluminum, 32h, Schrader valve; Hubs: KT, front w/ quick release, 135mm wide bolt-on rear; Spokes: 14G stainless, 3x front/rear
TIRES: WTB Nano Sport, 29x2.1, Wire bead, 27 TPI
PEDALS: Wellgo M085 platform, Plastic body and steel cage
SEATPOST: HL 6061 aluminum, 27.2mm diameter, Lengths: Small/Medium=350mm; Large/X-Large=400mm
SADDLE: VL, Steel rails
CHAIN: KMC Z-510
GRIPS/TAPE: Velo kraton, 130mm wide w/closed end