Normally I would recommend that people purchase a complete bicycle at their local bike shop, but sometimes great online deals are too hard to pass up! Price Point is selling ‘06 On One Inbred single speeds for $649.98!

It appears that 18″ frame sizes are all that are left at the time of this posting. I’m 5′10″, and the 18″ frame fits me perfectly. Friends that are a bit taller than me have ridden my bike comfortably with the seat raised a tad higher, but shorter riders may have trouble with the long top tube on the 18″ frame.

I have the ‘05 version of this bike, and it has been my favorite bike for a couple years now. I use it for both commuting and recreational use, as it seems to be at home just about everywhere.

Here’s what I like about the bike:

• Simplicity and Reliability - The bike is cheap and simple to maintain, since there are no shifters, derailleurs, or suspension components. I have never had any problems with the bike that have stopped me from riding. Weekly maintenance includes cleaning and lubing the chain, topping off the tire pressure, and inspecting the brakes. Yearly maintenance may include a new chain, grips, cables, housing, and brake pads. Cheap!
• Steel Frame - The comfortable steel frame soaks up some of the trail junk, and the bike has some snap to it when you really get on the pedals. The frame has a longish top tube, and a shorter stem. I think this particular geometry creates a very stable feel when descending. When things get really steep, I never get the feeling that I’m going to endo.
• Weight - My bike is equipped with an 8 speed SRAM chain, Crank Brothers Egg Beater Pedals, and Continental Ultra Light tubes. This gets the bike down in the 23 lb range! The light weight really helps on the climbs, and makes for quick acceleration through twisty singletrack.
• Wheels - Although the wheelset may appear to be average looking, there is something special about the On One hubs. The hubs seem to roll effortlessly when compared to the Shimano hubs on my other bikes. My rims have stayed true after many miles of abuse, and do a great job handling high air volume tires. Big tires are a plus for single speeding! Up front, I’m currently running a 2.5 IRC Trail Bear aired down to 23 PSI for plushness. The rear triangle will accept big tires too, but I’m running a 2.25 Trail Bear in the rear to keep the weight down a bit.
• Handlebars - The ‘06 offered on Price Point comes with On One’s Mary Bars. Although they may look a bit odd to some people with the extreme rearward sweep, these bars have come to be my favorite!
• Versatility - Like I said, I use this bike for commuting and recreational riding. It’s nice to have a simple bike I can ride to work on. I can just hop on and go; no time consuming procedures like finding your shock pump and checking pressures. Not only does it make a good commuter, it’s a great trail bike as well. I can take it to the trails on my lunch break and enjoy some great singletrack with no compromises.

In summary, the On One Inbred would make a great bike for a rider on a budget, or someone who is curious to try single speeding without a large investment.

For more details or to purchase this bike now, check out the bike on Price Point’s product page HERE.

For those not familiar with the On One company, you can view their website HERE.