Overall the ride is very smooth and responsive, much more than most I’ve tried. I must admit I’ve never tested a track bike more than 1500 dollars but the langster series is the best for your money. I’ve had it coming up on a year and so far nothing has gone wrong with it.
How heavy is a Specialized Langster?
It weighs approx. 23.5lbs (10.7kg) which to some extent defeats one of the attractions of being single speed. Nevertheless for commuting, weight is not such a big problem. Even with single speed it felt fairly easy to accelerate away and didn’t feel much different to my trek Aluminium.
Does specialized make a track bike?
The Langster Pro is a purpose-built track monster. With its incredibly stiff and versatile A1 Premium Aluminum frame, the Langster Pro is perfectly suited for both mass start and timed events.
Does Cannondale make a single speed bike?
Fall in love with dirt on the lightweight, race-inspired Trail SL 29 Singlespeed.
What makes the specialized langster special?
The Langster’s frame is made from Specialized’s butted A1 Premium Aluminium and boasts an integrated headset, reinforced bottom bracket shell, replaceable steel horizontal dropouts and two sets of bottle cage bosses. It’s light (3.2lb/1,470g) and stiff, and the singlespeed setup allows for instant transfer of power to the rear wheel.
Is the langster a 2009 or 2010 bike?
Yes, it’s a 2009 bike and 2010 models are now starting to appear on shop shelves, but take a look at the new aluminium Langster and you’ll see it’s largely unchanged. So how did our drop-barred silver speedster compare with Gary’s canary yellow commuter?
Why choose specialspecialized?
Specialized’s speccing of a drop bar rather than the fashionable flat alternative is a major boon when the wind picks up, allowing you to get nice and low so you can keep up your speed – essential when it’s not possible to change into an easier gear.
