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Rogue Fitness has The Milo Hybrid Single Speed Chromoly Steel Bicycle w/ Belt-Drive System (Frame Size: S, M, L, or XL) for $495. Shipping is free.
Note: Shipping times vary based on the size option selected. Refer to the product page for complete details.
Thanks to Community Member sychan for finding this deal.
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Note: Shipping times vary based on the size option selected. Refer to the product page for complete details.
Thanks to Community Member sychan for finding this deal.
Product Description:
- Introducing the Rogue hybrid bicycle - The Milo. Bearing the name of the Milo-Grogan neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, home of Rogue HQ and where this bike originated, this single-speed commuter bike features a lightweight, American-made chromoly steel frame and fork, a modern belt-drive system, reliable disc brakes, and versatile urban tires for both on- and off-road adventures. In an era where most bikes are built overseas, The Milo stands out. True to Rogue principles, it embodies the best of 21st-century engineering and a commitment to quality components and craftsmanship.
- The Chromoly frame is completed with a durable matte black powdercoat finish. This provides corrosion resistance in combination with a superior, smooth matte finish. Once finished, the head tube receives a Rogue Deuce logo badge. The Rogue Deuce has been a Rogue icon and part of the Rogue story since day one and still sits proudly on display in front of Rogue HQ to this day.
- The Milo frame is constructed from Chromoly, or chrome molybdenum, known for its superior corrosion resistance, shock absorption, and responsiveness. Due to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, Chromoly is widely used in industries where speed and performance are paramount. This U.S.-made Chromoly steel frame offers a responsive flex, creating a smooth and superior ride.
- Cable-actuated front and rear disc brakes are paired with 160mm stainless steel rotors for smooth and reliable stopping power, whether on a busy city street or an off-road adventure. Cable-actuated brakes are optimized for easy maintenance and adjustments without sacrificing all-terrain, stop-on-a-dime performance.
- The wheels of the Milo are assembled in-house using the Astral Outback alloy rim. The Outback is designed for long-distance rides on dirt or pavement and uses an asymmetric rim design that improves spoke tension balance by up to 30%. The hand built wheel is then paired with Maxxis Hookworm 29" high-volume tires. The bead-to-bead tread on this urban tire ensures durability, traction, and balance for on and off-road cycling.
- Frame Material: 4130 Chromoly Steel
- Frame Finish: Matte Black Powder Coat
- Fork: 4130 Chromoly Steel
- Drivetrain: Belt Driven Single-Speed
- Belt: Gates CDX 11M-120T-12CTS
- Sprocket: Gates CDX 46T 5-Bolt 130mm BCD, 6061 Aluminum
- Bottom Bracket: Zumba GBL 550
- Handlebar: Kalloy HBRB12W, 35mm Rise, 9 Deg Backsweep, 780mm Width
- Stem: Kalloy ASM01N, 90mm, -7 Deg
- Seat Post: Kalloy SP3D1, 27.2mm Dia, 400mm Length, 17mm Offset
- Brake Type: Disc Brakes
- Brakes: Tektro M280, 160mm Rotors
- Rims: Astral 29" / 700c Outback 32H
- Tires: Maxxis 29x2.50 Hookworm 60TPI
- Frame Origin: Made in U.S.A.
- Components' Origin: Globally Sourced
- Assembled in: U.S.A.
- Weight (Medium): 30.6LB / 13.9KG
- Note, per the product page:
- "We still have 2500 bikes left."
- "As we sell them The Stinner Bike Works team will be welding them. Each frame has close to three hours of TIG welding time."
- "Once we are clear of these 2500 bikes our limited run will be over!"
Editor's Notes
Written by Corwin | Staff- About this Deal:
- Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- About this Product:
- This bicycle has a 4.2 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on 25 reviews.
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Rogue Fitness has The Milo Hybrid Single Speed Chromoly Steel Bicycle w/ Belt-Drive System (Frame Size: S, M, L, or XL) for $495. Shipping is free.
Note: Shipping times vary based on the size option selected. Refer to the product page for complete details.
Thanks to Community Member sychan for finding this deal.
Product Description:
Note: Shipping times vary based on the size option selected. Refer to the product page for complete details.
Thanks to Community Member sychan for finding this deal.
Product Description:
- Introducing the Rogue hybrid bicycle - The Milo. Bearing the name of the Milo-Grogan neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, home of Rogue HQ and where this bike originated, this single-speed commuter bike features a lightweight, American-made chromoly steel frame and fork, a modern belt-drive system, reliable disc brakes, and versatile urban tires for both on- and off-road adventures. In an era where most bikes are built overseas, The Milo stands out. True to Rogue principles, it embodies the best of 21st-century engineering and a commitment to quality components and craftsmanship.
- The Chromoly frame is completed with a durable matte black powdercoat finish. This provides corrosion resistance in combination with a superior, smooth matte finish. Once finished, the head tube receives a Rogue Deuce logo badge. The Rogue Deuce has been a Rogue icon and part of the Rogue story since day one and still sits proudly on display in front of Rogue HQ to this day.
- The Milo frame is constructed from Chromoly, or chrome molybdenum, known for its superior corrosion resistance, shock absorption, and responsiveness. Due to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, Chromoly is widely used in industries where speed and performance are paramount. This U.S.-made Chromoly steel frame offers a responsive flex, creating a smooth and superior ride.
- Cable-actuated front and rear disc brakes are paired with 160mm stainless steel rotors for smooth and reliable stopping power, whether on a busy city street or an off-road adventure. Cable-actuated brakes are optimized for easy maintenance and adjustments without sacrificing all-terrain, stop-on-a-dime performance.
- The wheels of the Milo are assembled in-house using the Astral Outback alloy rim. The Outback is designed for long-distance rides on dirt or pavement and uses an asymmetric rim design that improves spoke tension balance by up to 30%. The hand built wheel is then paired with Maxxis Hookworm 29" high-volume tires. The bead-to-bead tread on this urban tire ensures durability, traction, and balance for on and off-road cycling.
- Frame Material: 4130 Chromoly Steel
- Frame Finish: Matte Black Powder Coat
- Fork: 4130 Chromoly Steel
- Drivetrain: Belt Driven Single-Speed
- Belt: Gates CDX 11M-120T-12CTS
- Sprocket: Gates CDX 46T 5-Bolt 130mm BCD, 6061 Aluminum
- Bottom Bracket: Zumba GBL 550
- Handlebar: Kalloy HBRB12W, 35mm Rise, 9 Deg Backsweep, 780mm Width
- Stem: Kalloy ASM01N, 90mm, -7 Deg
- Seat Post: Kalloy SP3D1, 27.2mm Dia, 400mm Length, 17mm Offset
- Brake Type: Disc Brakes
- Brakes: Tektro M280, 160mm Rotors
- Rims: Astral 29" / 700c Outback 32H
- Tires: Maxxis 29x2.50 Hookworm 60TPI
- Frame Origin: Made in U.S.A.
- Components' Origin: Globally Sourced
- Assembled in: U.S.A.
- Weight (Medium): 30.6LB / 13.9KG
- Note, per the product page:
- "We still have 2500 bikes left."
- "As we sell them The Stinner Bike Works team will be welding them. Each frame has close to three hours of TIG welding time."
- "Once we are clear of these 2500 bikes our limited run will be over!"
Editor's Notes
Written by Corwin | Staff- About this Deal:
- Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- About this Product:
- This bicycle has a 4.2 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on 25 reviews.
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"Coulter Ventures, LLC (dBa Rogue Fitness), are currently navigating multiple lawsuits regarding violation of wage and labor laws, and retaliation against employees for opting in to those class actions suits violating labor and wage laws."
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I'm not defending the bike, and not buying it, but they are using the correct welding process for the frame.
There isn't much room for wider tires or fenders. The fork has roughly 6mm of clearance with the stock tire. 25mm vertical.
Chainstay and seatstay are about the same clearance widthwise, a little more than the front but I think about 8mm max. I'd need some sort of feeler gauge to get an accurate measurement, I was having a hard time with a scale in a dark garage. 20mm vertical @ seatstay and 15mm vertical @ chainstay.
Tire measures to just a hair over 2.4" measured with a caliper at 30psi.
You could probably fit a knobbier 2.5" but I don't think you are getting a much bigger tire on there. Fenders, maybe.
"Not able to sell." Keep in mind that a lot of manufacturers overproduced on the back side of the pandemic thinking that the demand from that period would continue; it didn't. The market is currently flooded and there is way more supply than demand for bikes, from Rogue or anyone else. It's a buyer's market and Rogue likely contracted and bought supplies for entirely too many bikes.
"unpractical" is debatable. Not every bike on the market is going to meet everyone's needs. This one is definitely a niche market bike but lots of things that get listed on this site fit a niche market or didn't sell. There's a reason it's priced as it is. It's perfectly practical as a bike you just ride around the neighborhood, maybe with the kids, something you leave at a cabin. It's practical to ride twenty minutes to the gym and back, or something along those lines. But it's not a bike for racing nor is it a bike for touring.
"half a grand." It's worth that. I wouldn't have paid a grand for it though. Am I "stupid" for buying it? No. I fit a niche that it was designed for. Single speed isn't for everyone. Honestly, I think of it as bit of a relatively expensive adult toy. It's sort of like a kid's bike in a way, just something you ride around locally and dick around on, but for adults. I simultaneously highly recommend it but also recognize that many people shopping for their first bike would not be happy with this. It all depends on how you want to use a bike. I do have my criticisms though, and the lack of rack mount on something meant for urban use is a big one.
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The previous owners of Kona really screwed up and were offering ByOneGetOne for a while, one of their dealers I was talking to had mentioned that they had a bunch of bikes they were trying to clear out of warehouses last year (Kona, not the local dealer, although the local dealer was able to order some decent buys).
Online ordering is a mess right now as they've cleared out last years stock but haven't started shipping this years.. half of the Specialized site looks sold-out for this reason. Local dealers have stock though, but it will obviously vary by local market.
Jenson has some carbon RLT9's in stock, but the only steel I'm seeing online is a demo at Cambria. I get the steel appeal, as all of my current bikes are steel.. an older lugged Paramount, a Trek 520, the Cosmic Stallion, and old Trek 830, and the Milo in question here.
I think one wrench in the gears is all the tariff BS.. sellers might be hoarding existing stock or not pricing competitively while waiting to see where the dust settles there.
30lbs is not that heavy (and weight is less important than you think)
Stinner (who builds them) are a high end frame shop. Their cheapest FRAMES (not complete bikes) are around $1500. $500 is insanely cheap for a complete bike with an American-made frame.
Single speeds have their place (and you always have at least three speeds: sitting/pedaling, standing/pedaling, and walking.)
Happy to answer questions if ppl have them
I'm not defending the bike, and not buying it, but they are using the correct welding process for the frame.
Brazing does not melt the parent material. That's why it's used on high-end Cr Mo tubing, Mn Mo tubing (Reynolds 531), and the Space Shuttle Main Engine's thrust chamber. Aero engine components also use Nioro gold brazing alloy.
Introducing a 3 speed planetary hub would significantly improve rideability without compromising reliability. And why add 5 lbs of rotating mass on a single speed bicycle? This single speed bike will struggle off-road and on any paved road with 5-15% incline.
(Other than welding, the two main construction methods, both of which are super rare in 2025, are fillet brazing and lugged construction.)
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