What they say:
"The Skyline has a light, butted steel single-speed frame that's almost pure road race in influence. Room for slim mudguards makes it a maximum style, minimum fuss commuter or winter club-run bike as well as being suited to epic rides toward the horizon. Sharing many components with the Flyer, the value of this bike is not just about price and spec - ride one through the winter and come spring-time, you'll appreciate the Skyline's value a whole lot of different ways.
Constructed using a Reynolds 520 double butted Cr-Mo tubeset and no-crimp chainstays, the Skyline has a highly efficient drive-train response whilst the specification of a gently raked carbon fork ensures an overall ride that's truly sublime. A flip-flop rear hub makes it easy to switch to 'fixed' and the 48/18 transmission gives a real-world useable gear. Shimano B450 brakes provide excellent stopping power and useful mudguard clearance.
Size-specific geometry maintains rider position and wheelbase equilibrium to keep the ride lively and stable while maintaining accurate and consistent cornering traits.
Sprinting out of corners rewards with a lively response whilst steady riding benefits from added comfort and smoothness."
Comments
I loved the 6 months I had
I loved the 6 months I had one. Had a Carrera Virago Full carbon after that but couldnt forget my skyline. A shame they stopped doing it. A shame mine got stolen as well.
Ridden this for 8 months and
Ridden this for 8 months and love it more every week. Very versatile - great for nipping around town or long rides. Can put on a pannier rack for those 100 milers. Relaxed geometry so comfortable to ride for long periods. Stock pedals and tyres are a bit pony - but use MKS steel cages/Time Aliums and it's an easy (and cheap) improvement. Tyres are a matter of taste, but I've ended up with Bontrager Hardcases on mine. Apart from that, the stock components should keep you going for a good while. A very well thought out bike which, for me, is a great balance between SS/fixed simplicity and practicality.
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