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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."
Yeah sounds like a great place to work.
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(Other than welding, the two main construction methods, both of which are super rare in 2025, are fillet brazing and lugged construction.)
Read the reviews about frame/fork alignment issue. Why? Excessive metal distortion when melting the parent material.
Direct injection is used in most cars today but the technology is inferior to port injection. Higher pressure 2000 psi requiring secondary pump that can wear out faster. Fuel dilution in the combustion chamber. Deposit forming on the intake valve.
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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."
Yeah sounds like a great place to work.
Also alignment is a quality control issue. Framebuilders use fixtures to hold the tubes in place during welding, and have a bunch of tricks for dealing with the expansion/contraction of metal during heating and cooling. You can see pictures of those fixtures and other things at the actual shop that makes these frames here: https://theradavist.com/inside-ou...frameworks
If a frame is misaligned, or if the seatpost doesn't move freely, that's a lack of QC, not inherent to welding. If your comments were about QC, I wouldn't even be here. When a bike shop puts together a new bike, they typically use one of these to smooth out the inside of the seat tube before installing the seatpost: https://www.brushresear
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Columbus...any_
Advertising off road capability with a single speed drivetrain is silly.
Multiple stress risers at the bottom bracket due to four closely spaced TIG welds result in wheel-to-frame centering issue.
Mfr claims hand build wheels, but buyer has to re-true wheels at the bike shop. This is a single speed wheel that does not require different left/right spoke tensions to account for the cassette. No excuse for such poor workmanship.
I can pick up a Centurion Ironman on eBay for $500. Much better build quality. A fine example of a high performance steel bike build during the golden age of bicycling. Good balance between road absorbing vibration and stiffness for efficient power transfer. The only limitation of this frame is tire size...capped at 28mm.
Also alignment is a quality control issue. Framebuilders use fixtures to hold the tubes in place during welding, and have a bunch of tricks for dealing with the expansion/contraction of metal during heating and cooling. You can see pictures of those fixtures and other things at the actual shop that makes these frames here: https://theradavist.com/inside-ou...frameworks
If a frame is misaligned, or if the seatpost doesn't move freely, that's a lack of QC, not inherent to welding. If your comments were about QC, I wouldn't even be here. When a bike shop puts together a new bike, they typically use one of these to smooth out the inside of the seat tube before installing the seatpost: https://www.brushresear
But you should stay out of commenting on bike threads, or spend some time in the bike industry, visiting manufacturing facilities, and talking to real engineers about their design choices. There's just so much wrong with so many of your comments, even if some of your general claims about differences between welding and brazing are correct. Please, use your time elsewhere. You're misleading and confusing people.
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