Which full suss for singlespeed?

[rentedmule]

Another vote for a Trek Y here.

I have one setup weight weenie (~22 lbs) and one set up for trails with a 5" travel Z1 and beefier tires. Both are fun and comfortable to ride and both have lockout rear shocks, which makes road work easier.

 

[shedobits]

I built up an Orange Sub3 using a Campag Velocci rear mech as a chain tensioner, oh the bling. When finished it weighed less than my steel hardtail SS. The only downside for me was that I had to fit the remote fork lockout (another cable). It rode great BTW.
Looking forward to learn what you decide.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

If you don't mind modern, and the budget is... not an issue, I have heard nothing but good things about Starling Beady Little Eye
Short travel steel full suspension singlespeed:
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/the-s...e-is-a-90mm-full-suspension-single-speed.html

 

[MattiThundrrr]

This article mentions Kona A 26er from 05-06 or Lenz Milk Money as options

https://www.singletracks.com/community/racing-full-suspension-singlespeed/

 

[stu]

The Orange was an X1 I think? Always fancied one

Cheers
Stu

 

[CTK]

Saw this - pretty cool imo!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/33619803...CREghKerosRYu3HivWvzF0Cx6m|tkp:Bk9SR6SfiIu_Zg

 

[rentedmule]

If you don't mind modern, and the budget is... not an issue, I have heard nothing but good things about Starling Beady Little Eye
Short travel steel full suspension singlespeed:
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/the-s...e-is-a-90mm-full-suspension-single-speed.html

That's the most interesting modern bike I've seen in a LONG time! The want is strong.

 

[rentedmule]

Saw this - pretty cool imo!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/336198034987?_skw=khs&itmmeta=01K7WB21XSN0F5RWBAWXTR6GHY&hash=item4e46f6e62b:g:mn4AAOSwNl5nixfA&itmprp=enc:AQAKAAAA4FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1e44a/Sxku1+zPsfyHQlcEeaHuydVd4eAB3+nlnuoYV2aJPEMFp1mpk4a8rHt1Ec+RKOtrpIfnB1SxnNVp4hhQxptMRW53b3KmfDrZ7W7AEMpmAO9bdzglOtW9/vKt90dDraLYjm2cPFCEmzeNyO284GIJStiDQ2tcQ9zB1u+X66tM8lvs86KMOrzc6XvabyE6umy21/jRc4Qk38alu5DkXjo50/tbVJJiz+Bxsh8m+G9qEw9uXw6kAMngTn1CREghKerosRYu3HivWvzF0Cx6m|tkp:Bk9SR6SfiIu_Zg

They are nice - I had one for a few years. It felt livelier than I expected from a basic steel soft tail.

 

[Craig77]

For a full suspension single-speed bike, consider models with a concentric or "single-pivot" style rear suspension design for efficiency, such as the Starling Beady Little Eye or the Lenz Milk Money.