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product_id: 1714960
title: "Retrospec Bicycles Speck Folding Single-Speed Bicycle"
brand: "retrospec"
price: "$1426"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 18
category: "Sporting Goods"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1714960-retrospec-bicycles-speck-folding-single-speed-bicycle
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Retrospec Bicycles Speck Folding Single-Speed Bicycle

**Brand:** retrospec
**Price:** $1426
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Retrospec Bicycles Speck Folding Single-Speed Bicycle by retrospec
- **How much does it cost?** $1426 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1714960-retrospec-bicycles-speck-folding-single-speed-bicycle)

## Best For

- retrospec enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted retrospec brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

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## Features

- Folding single-speed bike with rear coaster brake perfect for riding around the city, easy to carry and store in small spaces
- Ideal for commuting or exercise on paths that are mostly flat or smaller hills
- Lightweight Aluminum frame is up to 30% lighter than steel or chromoly
- 20" Wheels with Kenda Kwest commuter tires with smooth rounded tread with large water dispersion grooves
- Folding time of 10 seconds with folding handlebar tube, top-tube and pedals

## Images

![Retrospec Bicycles Speck Folding Single-Speed Bicycle - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/812JMo5MUTL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Go with Dahon Speed Uno for a little more.
  

*by K***H on Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2016*

When I first purchased this bike it performed great, it accelerated quickly, handled well, and was fairly reliable. If you havent had a folding bike, theyre pretty useful and get many compliments (I had to stop folding it when I get on the bus to avoid them actually). I have flown with this bike, rode trains, and even folds up if the bus racks are full. That part is really cool and why I'm giving this bike two stars.The other three are missing, because unlike some of the other reviewers, I'm not quite a casual rider - I actually used this bike. I chose it for my commute of about 4 miles 3-5 days a week. I would also use it to run to the store and whatnot, and kept the bike stored inside when not in use.Between 3-6 months I started having a few problems.1.) The bolt holding the seat snapped when I hit a small bump at about 13 mph and I was almost violated by the seat post.2.) The screw connecting the torque "arm" to the frame on the rear wheel fell out.3.) The screw that goes in the bottom of the hinge fell out.If you do decide to purchase this bike, make sure to tighten EVERYTHING, and do it hard. These issues I experienced were handed by messaging retrospec and in a few weeks I received some replacement fasteners. But the seat is still constantly coming lose, and those parts that failed resulted in other parts that failed.When the screw for the torque arm of this bike failed, the hub failed shortly after. This has resulted in a "wiggle" of the back tire as I use the bike and the chain constantly derails.I'M PUTTING THIS IN CAPS BECAUSE THIS IS A SINGLE SPEED BIKE WITH COASTER BRAKES THAT RELY ON THE CHAIN TO BRAKE.I HAVE been injured due to this, and could have potentially kept going forward into a busy intersection had I not reacted quickly enough.When I contacted retrospec to discuss this issue, I was told that I was out of warranty (my purchase was less than a year ago) and to go buy the part myself. I inquired as to why the one year warranty they post was no longer active, and have yet to receive any reply.With that said, I regret not spending the little extra dough for that Dahon Speed Uno instead. You don't want to cheap out with single speed folders because the chain derailing can lead to injury or death, and Retrospec takes shortcuts with the quality of their parts. Folding bikes are great, just get a different one.Also if you're considering doing an electric hub motor conversion the rear dropouts are 110mm and most hub motors will be 135mm. You don't want to bend the rear dropouts on aluminum frames because aluminum is brittle and will crack or buckle. I am considering going this route since the hub I have now is still damaged and still needs to be replaced. A motor controller with regenerative braking can also take some of the pressure off the coaster brakes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    A simple fold bike at a reasonable price
  

*by P***Z on Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2014*

After three months of ownership and a lot of riding, I am revamping my review of this bike (upgraded rating).  My prior review said, '"You get what you pay for" is proven with this product.  This is certainly true.  The bike is as stripped down a version as you can get and does not contain the features that are available on the Dahon I bought a year ago; no fenders, single speed, no chain guard, etc.  However, what you get is a very functional bike at a good price.  It works really well in Florida where the roads are flat.  I am 6' 1" tall, and it is a bit small, but adequate.  The single speed gear ratio is a perfect compromise; takes the slight grades in FL easily but provides adequate speed (its not a fast bike) on the flats.  The bike folds easily and quickly.  The weight is a definite plus.The hinge hardware has a safety mechanism that forces the pin to drop (spring loaded).  This keeps the bike from folding while you are riding in the rare event that the latch comes loose.  The latch must be lifted while folding, which takes some getting used to.  The instruction set received with the bike is for a different unit.  The product was not packaged well, but was undamaged as received.Space is an issue for me, so I put a lot of faith in the specifications on Amazon.  I was disappointed.  I bought this bike because the size specification on Amazon makes it the smallest folded package of any of the bikes.  Not so.  The posted 10" dimension is really 11.5" at best.  The reason is that the rear axle is 6" in length and the front axle is 5.5".  The axles touch end to end under the best conditions when folded, so it is not possible to reduce the dimension below 11.5".  The length when folded is just under 33" vs. the spec of 30".  This dimension is by design and has nothing to do with folding technique.  The height is 23.5" vs 22".  The weight is about 23 lb for the bike I received verses a spec of 22 lb.  Not too bad.  It definitely feels light and this weight compares well with the competition.  Despite the mis-information on the folded dimensions, the folded size does meet my needs.  It is easy to fit three bikes in the trunk of my car.All together now, I have purchased three of these bikes.  Two on behave of two of my friends.  We are all very satisfied.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    i loved this bike
  

*by P***N on Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2015*

Note to Retrospec: put a three speed inhub on this thing.i move boats.  just did a 2 month, 6 country trip.  i bought this, the lightest weight bike with non-rust (mostly aluminum) parts on the market.i loved this bike.  i whipped it ashore, quick unfold and i was off through the jungle.  well, usually just quick trips to customs/marina office/parffts acquisition, etc..  but i did a 20 kilometer ride through the jungle to explore a fort and video'd monkeys (facebook.com/captainwoody).  the bike was great.  i mountain bike, this couldn't handle much off pavement (tho i couldn't resist, was fine).  i lost the bike at the airport. note that jet blue does not allow bikes on planes, even tiny ones.  if you can manage the stretch, tell them "it's a wheelchair" when they ask.after a brief period of mourning, i will get another, and add some parts.  i found an expensive three speed inhub on amazon.  i'm adding a lite rack to the back.  the frame can handle much wider tires which would be better when i have to pedal thru sand patches.  i rode the beach surf edge up and down in nicaragua, as is.  they have 20" fenders but i don't want to go too heavy.  great bike.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*