Can this bike be made into a "single speed" instead of a fixie, so it can coast?
1122633
Yes, it has a flip flop hub so you can switch it from fixie to single speed and coast to your hearts content.
2262265
Yes, my wife picked it out for her road bike which is a old Dutch single speed coaster bike. She likes it.
1387769
If you want to be able to pedal backwards freeky. Simple flip the rear wheel. It's a flip hub which means one side is fixed and the other is single speed. Stay coastin.
1055265
Yes, but it is a pain. Please don't waste your money. This bike kit is on a shelf in my garage. The best kit I've found is a friction kit by Staton-inc. Well built, good price, good service. I've got two of theirs, a 2 cycle and a 4 cycle and love both of them. I've had/have 6 engine kits and these are by far among the best.
1150889
Please check for a universal model. This bike does not have cargo mountings.
2122014
Yes, but only with a chain tensioner. Unless you have a frame specifically designed for IGH or single-speed (where the distance between bottom bracket and hub doesn't change throughout suspension travel), but those are very rare so you'd probably know it.
44367
Its hard to say. If you are planning on riding fixed gear, then expect there to be a learning curve. If you plan on just using the single speed/free gear, then you would probably be just fine. If you are unsure if fixed gear is for you, then I recommend to do a bit more research before buying. All that being said, I love my PureFix bicycle.
1359292
I would not - as a single-speed, it gets very tiring after a mile or so (even on flat ground). Also the saddle is very stiff.
1237728
I do not see why you couldn't. The bike is not a racing bike but is light, fast and easy to ride.
455102
Single speed with coaster brake on rear axle. Works very well for cruiser riding.
578967
The adapter creates a freewheel single speed.It is not a fixed gear, the hub will still coast.
1159566
This bike has a coaster brake in the back. It's not a fixed hub. The kid can coast while going down hill, going fast or if it is tired. If the kid back pedals it engages the brake. There is a hand brake for the front wheel as well.
1530781
Not sure bout fixed cog due to having to thread it on. but single speed is possible
129167
Yes, to a degree; the rear wheel is on tight & set for freewheel/ single speed, so you'll have to remove it & flip it to make it a fixie. A 15mm wrench & several sizes of hex/allen wrenches are needed to install the front wheel, handlebars, seat, brake & reflectors. Other than that, just pump up the tires; an experienced person with the right tools could do it in fifteen min.Best of luck!
2046809
I believe you could, but since I have watched a friend work on his bike I don't think this will give you the freedom to move around like a rack that is made for repairs. I would not buy it for that purpose.
1347227
"road bike" as opposed to some other style of bike?you place the connector under the rear axle's nut;a quick release could use it too; but you get what you pay for, the welds on this thing are pathetic .. when they advise a ridiculous speed limitthey are talking about these welds failingwhen you hit a bump at normal speeds,using the rated load .
84290
This bike actually has both options on the rear wheel. It is set up for single speed, which means the peddles don't move when you stop peddling. If you want fixed gear just turn the wheel around