Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - I got about 150$ to spend!

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codyody
02-02-09, 08:38 AM
Looking for an single/fixed gear bike. i got 150 dollers to start with. dont need anything fancy. a working bike would be best. i need the frame to be 58cm. If you got a spare! i got the money!
you can email me personally at ponyspeed@yahoo.com

thanks for looking!

rotharpunc
02-02-09, 08:42 AM
your not going to get much of anything in the way of a complete bike for $150. Your best bet would be to keep an eye out for an old conversion on CL, but even then expect a POS unless you get really lucky. I'd suggest save up another $250 and go the bikesdirect route for a solid ride.
etothepii
02-02-09, 08:48 AM
I got a Raleigh for $20. Looking for a Craigslist wheel (wheel set) -- seem them for $100. Will buy the next decent ones I see. Then I'm done.

jdms mvp
02-02-09, 09:17 AM
ebay....formula hubs to dp18s. DONE. best deal imho
rotharpunc
02-02-09, 09:23 AM
edit: n/m
Scratcher33
02-02-09, 12:05 PM
Do some research on good frames, then keep your eyes open at garage sales, thrift stores and on Craigslist. Pick one up for cheap, buy a cheap fixed wheelset (or just a rear wheel), throw those suckers on and go. Be patient looking for the frame though, it's not always easy to find a decent one.
ianjk
02-02-09, 12:27 PM
I'd go with a $100 rear wheel and a ~$50 road bike from late 70's/early 80's. Will probably take a little while to find one that is in good enough shape, with horiz. dropouts, good bearings, etc. They are out there though.
codyody
02-02-09, 12:34 PM
thanks for all the advice guys. dont really kno what im looking for so i thought i would test the waters.
i appriate everything
na975
02-02-09, 04:06 PM
get a BIG wheel!
Phrenetis
02-02-09, 04:32 PM
get a BIG wheel!
Seriously!

http://www.originalbigwheel.com/
mr_macgee
02-02-09, 04:56 PM
get a BIG wheel!

That was my first fixie and learned how to skid when I was five, although it doesn't stop very well.
etothepii
02-03-09, 07:28 AM
ebay....formula hubs to dp18s. DONE. best deal imho

I don't know about where you live, but around here, by the time you pay somebody to do the assembly, you would have been better off buying new wheels.
PlatyPius
02-03-09, 07:30 AM
I have one pedal I'll sell you for $150.

Or you can buy half of a good crank.

Or half of a good wheel.

Or a saddle.
ZiP0082
02-03-09, 07:47 AM
$150 for a pedal sounds like an excellent deal, i'll take it.
PlatyPius
02-03-09, 07:48 AM
$150 for a pedal sounds like an excellent deal, i'll take it.

You want the left Keo Carbon or the right one?