amberctak@gmail.com Posted March 11 Share Hi, these come at a very similar price point and heard good things about both. Looking for a simple fixie commuter style bike but question is which one?? Any feedback appreciated! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC_lurker Posted March 11 Share 19 minutes ago, amberctak@gmail.com said: Hi, these come at a very similar price point and heard good things about both. Looking for a simple fixie commuter style bike but question is which one?? Any feedback appreciated! Thanks Most of the Simple Sam's that I've seen have old school quill style stems. Makes it hard to adjust the setup on the bike. I'd go for Rook based purely on that. Mongoose! and Rowl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC_lurker Posted March 11 Share Saw this on FB, looks like a great option if you're in CT. I'd just change the bars. https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4545510775675077/?ref=search Edited March 11 by NC_lurker Clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatX Posted March 11 Share I had a Rook Scout from new for a couple of weeks before it was nicked. Not a fixie, so can't comment on that specific aspect, but overall found it to be a good product and stunning value. Overall weight was lower than I expected, and the steel frame felt very rigid - it felt like it would last a long time. The perceived quality of the frame seemed to make it worth investing in better components over time. In terms of the whole package, shifts were OK - not always 100%. It felt like they could be improved with adjustment but didn't have it for long enough to find out. A weak point was the brakes - I think more braking power would be achieved by exhaling heavily. Not relevant for a fixie, but maybe worth noting for anybody else who might be considering one. nonky and nick_the_wheelbuilder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inked Mountain Posted March 11 Share I’ve had my Rook for a number of years. Used it to commute into town from Tableview. Can’t fault the quality for the price. depending on your preference, Rook will usually put either a flat or drop bar on the bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirog Posted March 12 Share I absolutely love my Simple Sam. I picked her up on the Hub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM Rides Bikes Posted March 12 Share @amberctak@gmail.com I have this 54cm for sale. With maxxis refuse commuting tyres already fitted. reason for selling I prefer gravel and MTB Spirog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM Rides Bikes Posted March 12 Share https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/commuter-bikes/687372/rook-one-chromo-pearl-white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted March 12 Share I've had a Simple Sam (steel), and I currently own a Rook Race (alu) single speed. Zero difference other than the weight. I've ridden mine plenty of places, and will keep on riding it as it's an awesome training tool, and it draws some ooohs and aaahs as well with the special paint job from Rook at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mortimer Posted March 12 Share I've been considering the new 11 speed Rook as a budget gravel/bikepacking option. Hoping to get a closer look at one on the Easter weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted March 13 Share 12 hours ago, Rob Mortimer said: I've been considering the new 11 speed Rook as a budget gravel/bikepacking option. Hoping to get a closer look at one on the Easter weekend This option is just fine. A mate of mine @TyronLab completed an epic race on a Rook gravel bike, and wrote quite a lot about it. It's worth a read and quite inspirational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mortimer Posted March 13 Share You have a link to the write-up please? nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yazpeter Posted April 17 Share Wanted to know if anyone knows if the rook one is alu or steel? Or was it the rook 2 that was alu ... confused ? I'm assuming the simple Sam is steel only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepeekaitjie Posted April 17 Share Rook One = Steel / Rook II = Alu / Simple Sam =Alu & Steel, depending on the model. All of this information is freely available on their respective websites nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted April 17 Share On 3/12/2024 at 7:00 PM, Rob Mortimer said: I've been considering the new 11 speed Rook as a budget gravel/bikepacking option. Hoping to get a closer look at one on the Easter weekend See also: Titan Switch 2023 (<ZAR20K); or 2024 (ZAR24K), if budget permits Both have carbon fork; 2024 has SRAM Rival drivetrain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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