Quick Verdict
The FabricBike Light is a lightweight aluminium fixie style bike that gives you simple road riding, practical braking, and the flexibility of a flip flop rear hub.
What This Product Is Used For
The FabricBike Light is a fixed gear and single speed bicycle built for road riding, commuting, and riders who want a fast feeling bike with a clean, uncluttered setup. It uses a double butted 6061 aluminium frame and fork with race tested geometry, making it a more focused option than a standard everyday bike. Compared with a geared commuter bike, it keeps the ride simpler and more direct, with fewer parts involved in the riding experience. Riders often choose this type of bike when they want low fuss road use, a lighter overall feel, and more connection to the ride than simpler utility bikes usually offer.
Who This Product Is Best Suited To
This bike is best suited to riders who want a simple bike for regular road use, enjoy a direct riding feel, and prefer a lightweight build over extra drivetrain complexity. It also suits buyers who like the classic fixie look but still want front and rear brakes and the choice of a flip flop rear hub.
Key Benefits at a Glance
• Lightweight 9.45 kg build in size M helps make everyday riding easier
• Double butted 6061 aluminium frame and fork offer a strong and simple road setup
• Flip flop rear hub gives a quick choice between riding styles
• Front and rear brakes add safe and reassuring stopping control
• Bullhorn handlebar supports a more focused road position
• Pedals and straps are included, making setup more convenient
• Sealed bearing hubs help support smooth and reliable wheel performance
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Light overall build helps the bike feel quick and easy to manage
• Flip flop hub gives flexibility without making the bike complicated
• Included pedals and straps reduce the chance of extra setup frustration
Cons
• Single speed riding offers less gear range than a geared bike
• Customs taxes are not included in the price
Real World Performance and Day to Day Use
For day to day use, the FabricBike Light focuses on speed, simplicity, and a clean road feel. The double wall 43mm alloy wheels, sealed bearing hubs, and Kenda 700C x 25C 100 psi nylon racing tyres help give it a purposeful ride on paved surfaces, while the aluminium frame and fork keep the overall weight to 9.45 kg in size M. The bullhorn handlebar and included bar tape add to the more committed road bike feel, but the FabricBike x Promax front and rear brakes help reduce the worry that a fixie style bike will feel too demanding for normal use.
For buyers concerned about weight, this is clearly a light option in size M. For buyers worried about control, it includes front and rear brakes. For buyers unsure whether they want one riding style only, the flip flop rear hub helps reduce that commitment.
Choose this if
You want a lighter fixie style road bike with brakes, included pedals and straps, and the option to switch rear hub setup.
Skip this if
You need multiple gears for mixed terrain or you do not want extra costs such as customs taxes outside the listed price.
Why We Like This Product
The YPC.co.uk Team likes this because it combines a lightweight aluminium build with practical everyday details, helps buyers avoid the mistake of choosing a simple bike with no braking reassurance, and reduces the regret of buying a fixed style bike that offers no flexibility at the rear hub.
Comparisons With Similar Systems
Compared with geared commuter bike
Better when
You want a simpler, lighter, and more direct road riding experience
Alternative better when
You need more gear choice for hills, mixed terrain, or a wider riding range
Compared with traditional fixie bike
Better when
You want fixie style design with front and rear brakes and flip flop hub flexibility
Alternative better when
You want a more dedicated fixed gear setup with fewer rider options
Alternatives Worth Considering
Road bike
Hybrid commuter bike
Geared commuter bike
Traditional fixed gear bike
Tips for Getting the Best Performance
Check that the M 54cm size is right for your fit before buying, as frame sizing matters more on a direct ride bike like this. Keep the tyres correctly inflated to match the 100 psi rating shown in the supplied details. Decide early whether you want to use the flip flop hub in fixed gear or single speed mode, and keep the front and rear brakes adjusted well for confident everyday riding.
Full Technical Specification
Frame material
Double butted 6061 aluminium
Fork material
6061 aluminium
Geometry
Race tested geometry
Frame details
Smooth welds polished by hand
Hydro formed down tube
Stainless steel dropouts
Wheel size
28 inch
Wheels
Alloy double wall 43mm 32H
Rear hub
Flip flop rear hub
Hub type
Sealed bearing hubs
Tyres
Kenda 700C x 25C nylon racing tyres
Tyre pressure
100 psi
Brakes
FabricBike x Promax front and rear brakes
Handlebar
Bullhorn handlebar
Bar tape
Included
Headtube
Tapered headtube
Saddle
FabricBike soft top classic track saddle
Pedals
Included
Straps
Included
Weight
9.45 kg in size M
Colours
4 colours
Sizes
3 sizes
Price note
Customs taxes are not included in the price
Buyer’s Guide
Buy this if you want a lighter, simpler, and faster feeling road bike with reliable brakes and flexible rear hub choice.
Do not buy this if you need easier hill climbing gears or want a simpler checkout with no extra customs costs to consider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the FabricBike Light a fixed gear bike or a single speed bike?
FabricBike Light uses a flip flop rear hub, so it can support fixed gear or single speed use depending on how you set it up.
Does this bike come with brakes?
FabricBike Light comes with FabricBike x Promax front and rear brakes for added road control.
What is the frame made from?
FabricBike Light uses a high quality double butted 6061 aluminium frame and fork.
How much does the bike weigh?
FabricBike Light weighs 9.45 kg in size M according to the supplied details.
What tyres does it use?
FabricBike Light uses Kenda 700C x 25C nylon racing tyres rated to 100 psi.
Are pedals included?
FabricBike Light comes with pedals and straps included, which makes it easier to get started.
What type of handlebars does it have?
FabricBike Light uses a bullhorn handlebar with bar tape included.
Are customs taxes included in the price?
FabricBike Light is listed with customs taxes not included in the price, so buyers should factor that into the purchase decision.
