Verde Vario 650b Fixed Gear Bike 2023
2023 Urban
Estimate price |
649$
Weight | 10.8 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 aluminum frame w/ standard head tube, bottle, and rack mounts
Suspension Fork
100% chromoly w/ rack mounts
Drivetrain
Cassette
Alloy 44-tooth, 5-bolt ring
Crank
Forged alloy 3-piece, 170mm, 130 BCD
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Euro
Chain
KMC 410, black
Pedals
Nylon composite platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy, fully sealed, 10mm(3/8”)axle
Rear Hub
Alloy, fully sealed, 10mm(3/8”)axle, flip flop design with 17 tooth cog and 18-tooth freewheel
Rims
6061 aluminum, double wall, 36-hole
Spokes
Black w/ silver nipples
Tires
54mm WTB Thick Slick
Brakes
Brakes
Rim
Cockpit
Stem
Forged alloy front load, 65mm reach
Handlebar
6061 aluminum, 3” rise, 29.5” wide, 31.8mm clamping area
Grips
Lock-on grips w/ press-in Verde bar ends
Headset
Standard 1-1/8”
Seat
Saddle
Verde Race railed
Seatpost
Alloy micro-adjust, alloy, 27.2mm diameter, 350mm length
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Vario 650b Fixed Gear Bike is a Verde Vario model. Verde released 6 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Hipster bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Hipster bike that is reliable is 612$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Hipster bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Verde released this model in 2023, its price was 649$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Vario 650b Fixed Gear Bike price is 6.05% higher than the average cost of a Hipster bike.
Average weight for Hipster bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Hipster bike is 10 kg (22.05 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 10.8 kg (23.81 lbs), the Vario 650b Fixed Gear Bike model is a bit heavier than average. In other words, this model is 8% heavier than the average Hipster bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
Vario 650b Fixed Gear Bike has a steel fork, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on Vario 650b Fixed Gear Bike are the aluminum type. The 650b wheels are very similar to 700c, with a slight difference in diameter. However, they don’t perform so well when you go over bumps and obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Verde Vario 650b Fixed Gear Bike has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they have problems in wet conditions.