Vilano Bike Review: Vilano Rampage

If you don’t know yet, single speed and fixed gear (fixie) are quite similar. A single speed bike, as the name suggests, is a bike that only has one gear. A fixed gear bike is a single speed bike that has the rear cog attached to the rear wheel of the bike and without the brakes. With a fixie, you can’t coast, because if the wheels are moving then so do the cranks – and, hence, your legs, too.

These configurations train the rider’s body extensively as they generally require more power. These bikes are also often simple, stylish, and easy to maintain. However, some people love fixie bikes and some other prefer the brakes to stay available. There are many different circumstances where either fixie or single speed will be best. For example, cycling around a crowded area certainly requires some braking to avoid the crash. The question is, can’t we just have both fixie and single speed bikes in one vehicle?

Vilano Bike Review

Sure! Vilano Rampage answers that question. The Rampage is Vilano’s top entry-level road bike that features dual mode, fixed gear and single speed. You can choose the mode you desire by simply flipping the rear wheel, thanks to the flip-flop hub mechanism. Neat, isn’t it? Besides that, the bike has urban geometry frame and straight fork made of high tensile steel in order to provide serious durability and strength. Also, the forged alloy crank uses a replaceable chain ring, thus, the maintenance is superbly easy and practical.

Vilano Rampage comes with five retro color variants available, so you can choose the best one that suits your taste. All of them appear as trendy, but the Champagne/Orange color variant appears to be the most classy. The bike is quite lightweight and designed to give a comfortable body position during ride. Given the low price, versatility, and durability, it is an excellent choice for road bike.

Product Specifications
Name Vilano Rampage Fixed Gear Bike Fixie Road Bike
Frame Fixed Gear / Single Speed 700c Hi-tensile steel
Fork 700c 1 1/8″ Threadless
Crankset Forged Alloy w/ replaceable 46T Chainring
Brakes Alloy Caliper (front and rear)
Wheelset 45mm Deep-V double wall Anodized
Tires 700c x 28c
Front hub Anodized
Rear hub Anodized Flip-Flop
Headset 1/18″ Threadless
Bottom Bracket Sealed Cartridge JIS square taper
Handlebar Alloy Riser
Seatpost Alloy 25.4 x 300mm
Saddle Urban
Stem Alloy 7° rise
Pedals Free Platform Pedals included
Cogset 16T Freewheel & 16T Fixed
The Plus
– Affordable
– Fixie and single speed in one bike
– Sleek and fashionable appearance
– Several color variants available
The Price
Check the best price of Vilano Rampage Fixed Gear Fixie Single Speed Road Bike here!