Buying single speed bike via bike to work scheme

bbaja42

Hi,
I'm interested in buying single speed bike, mostly for riding around Dublin.
Maybe important, I'm 1.76 m tall, around 80ish kg.

So far, I've been in cycleways, who presented me with the following offer. I could use a second opinnion if someone can suggest alternatives.

pedals http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/mks-prime-sylvan-road-pedals-prod23668/ 27 euro
bike http://www.cycleways.com/store/product/66615/Kona-Paddy-Wagon/ 700 euro
pannier http://www.cycleways.com/store/product/11936/Ortlieb-Pannier-Front-Roller-Classic-Blue/ 77
ulock kryptonite http://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-Mini-7-4-Foot-Flex-Lock/dp/B004C94T84 50 euro
rack http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/racks/product/review-tortec-velocity-slimline-pannier-rack-09-34542 31.49
mudguards http://www.cycleways.com/store/product/62440/SKS-Race-Blade-Long-Mudguard-Set-Black/ 45 euro
pump http://www.cycleways.com/store/product/55536/Specialized-Road-Pump/ 23 euro
light front : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cateye-Nano-Shot-Front-Light/dp/B006CZ6AMY 50 euro

The offer also includes helmet (32 euro, but I after second thought I don't think I need a helmet for the city rides) and rear light http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=87137 (30 euros, which I find little to expensive for the rear light since ebay alternatives are 1 euro)

rp

That's a decent spec for a commuter, the Paddywagon is a solid bike, and the rack, panniers, mudguards finish it off nicely. Go for it.

ford2600

You need reliable lights if your going to use year round. Ask them to throw in an extra sprocket or two in order to ensure you have right gearing for you and the terrain you'll be riding

eldiva

The Paddywagon is bulletproof. Would recommend going with it

Ole Rodrigo

+ 1. Lovely, solid bike. You'll be glad of the wide mudguard clearances when winter comes around again ( towards the end of June )