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Why choose a STEED Bike?

We're all about recapturing the joyful sense of freedom & adventure that our first childhood bike gave us. We champion a more healthy, low impact way to travel by making reliable, affordable & beautiful single speed bikes and fixed gear bikes for sale.

Voted the very Best Single Speed Bike 2024 by Cycling Weekly, one of Best Single Speed Bikes of 2024 by Cyclist and Best Commuter Bike 2024 by GQ, we are proud to offer bikes that not only look great but are also highly regarded by the cycling community.  We love how much our cycling community love their Steed Bikes. Check out their reviews at the bottom of this page.

So why buy a single speed bicycle/fixie bicycle instead of a geared bike? Check out the benefits of single speed bikes in our blog post.

Our single speed bikes for sale are delivered direct to your door the very next day and you'll find our customer service second to none. Any problems, or you've just changed your mind? Just get in touch with our friendly, knowledgeable team.

Our Story

In designing our bikes, the rider is always at the centre. All Steed Bikes have evolved with the rider at their heart.

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The benefits of single speed / fixie bikes?

There’s a reason why classic fixie and single speed bikes are exploding in popularity. Actually, there are several reasons why this is the case. Often referred to as the purest form of cycling, fixie bikes have individual style and fit a wide range or uses, including commuting, exploring, racing, doing tricks or just popping to the shops.


Fixies are known for being lightweight and affordable. Along with being manufactured with a light yet durable steel frame, they don’t feature any gears which can bulk up their weight. The lack of gears also streamlines your approach to maintenance. Without gears being part of the equation, there are fewer potential issues that could crop up.


Beyond the bike itself, there are a range of wider benefits. Riding a fixie will help you to get fit and healthy,making you feel more energised and releasing endorphins, the happy hormones, into your systemIt is also great for your mental wellbeing. Riding your bike gives you time to think and breath and also improves concentration levels, as you have to always be aware of your body, your bike, and your surroundings as you peddle away.


For further information about the wealth of positives cycling gives you, make sure to check out our blog post about the benefits of fixie and single speed bikes.

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The difference between a fixie bicycle and a geared bicycle

Designed in London for urban riding, our beautiful fixie bicycles are built for comfort, reliability and responsive handling. Steed fixed gear bikes’ lightweight steel frame design gives remarkable strength to weight ratio, and quality components ensure a smooth ride and low maintenance.

A fixie bicycle, aka a fixed gear bike, has fast become the mode of transport choice for those seeking a hassle free, environmentally conscious way to travel. However you might be wondering why people are opting for a fixie road bike rather than their geared counterpart.


The main difference, as you might expect, is the omission of gears for a fixie bicycle. Initially this can panic people but after you’ve been out for your first spin on a fixie bike you’ll realise that gears often just over complicate things. Instead of clunking up and down levers worrying whether you’re in the right gear, you can relax and enjoy your journey. Aside from delivering quick acceleration and zippy cruising speeds, fixie bikes are built to effectively ride themselves. Less effort, more time for your headspace and to take in the views. Whether commuting, bombing around the city or off on an adventure, a STEED single speed bike is your ultimate travel buddy.

Geared bikes are known to require plenty of maintenance. That’s not the case with a classic fixie bike. As no gears are added to the equation, a puncture or loose chain will often be the biggest issue you could face. The frame of a fixie is also built from steel for the most part, a material known for its durability, strength, and versatility.


One of the common questions we see about fixie bikes is how to brake effectively. The first thing to note is that Steed fixed gear bikes have both front and rear brakes. However some fixies don’t have a rear brake, and some don’t even have any brakes at all. The key is to reverse the momentum that got you up and running on your bike, which helps with slowing down when you need to stop. Our guide on how
to stop effectively on a fixie bike
 will quickly turn you into a pro.


Want more information?

Check out our blog about the main differences of fixed gear bikes to get the lowdown.

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Fixie Bikes UK

We are proud to be a British bike brand. The Steed family have been self confessed bike geeks for generations, and we even (unknowingly!) championed fixie bikes long before they became so popular. Check out this photo of grandpa Steed on his single speed bicycle!


At Steed Bikes, all our fixie bikes UK models start life on the drawing board in our London studio. Prototypes are then produced which we rigorously test and re-test to ensure only the best fixie bike UK models are built. We love to support the local community, local brands and local bike clubs and are strong supporters of bike powered travel wherever possible.


By choosing to buy a fixie road bike from a UK company, you are supporting the UK economy and helping British businesses provide employment opportunities and pay taxes in the UK.


It’s not just our single speed and fixie bikes. UK made cycle helmets and reflective cycle jackets are also available, and their style and functionality pair up well with any of our bikes!

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Is a fixie bike the same as a single speed bike?

You will have seen the terms fixie bike and single speed bike used interchangeably but is there a difference and are they one and the same?


For the most part, the answer is ‘Yes’. However, there is one notable difference between the two: how the rear wheel functions. A fixie sees the pedals move in unison with the rear wheel’s rotation, whereas the rear wheel moves independently to the pedals with single speed bikes.


The good news: At Steed Bikes, you are able to set up your bike as either a fixed gear bike or single speed bike to allow you to select whichever wheel configuration is the best fit for your needs. All Steed Bikes come as a single speed set up using the freewheel located on one side of the back wheel for independent pedal movement. However its easy to flip the wheel around and add a sprocket to set up as a fixie bike for constant pedalling. The choice, as they say, is yours.

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Smooth, Swift and Stylish

Voted the very Best Single Speed Bike 2024 by Cycling Weekly, one of Best Single Speed Bikes of 2024 by Cyclist and Best Commuter Bike 2024 by GQ, we are proud to offer bikes that not only look great but are also highly regarded by the cycling community.

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Why are classic fixie bikes popular?

Single speed bikes and fixed gear bikes have surged in popularity over the last few years. Often referred to as the purest form of cycling, they offer a hassle free alternative to the more traditional geared bikes.

Set at the perfect gear to allow for quick acceleration but also fast cruising speeds, they allow you to just enjoy the ride without worrying about which gear to choose.

Single speed bikes and fixie bikes aren't carrying lots of gears so they're lighter and are a lot less prone to things going wrong. Single speed bikes are as close to hassle free as you can get.

Single speed bikes have a crisp streamlined aesthetic which makes them not only great to ride, they also look good too.

And the extra bonus is that single speed bikes and fixed gear bikes are generally cheaper!

Low maintenance, great fun to ride, hassle free and affordable. What's not to love about single speed bikes?

What are the best fixed gear bikes?

Simply put, the best fixie bikes and the best single single speed bikes are the ones that look good, meet your riding goals, wont let you down and are affordable.

Steed Bikes' aim is to smash all of these criteria out of the park and put a smile on your face at the same time.

We are proud to have been voted the number 1 Best Single Speed Bike of 2024 by Cycling Weekly, one of the Best Single Speed Bikes of 2024 by Cyclist and Best Commuter Bike 2024 by GQ.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have some questions? Check out our FAQ's below, or for our full Frequently Asked Questions page click here.