I am looking to buy or convert an old road bike to a single speed. I want to put straight bars on it with bar ends so I can jam up those hills. What is the best way to approach a project like this? I want to stay under $300 and something that won't fall apart on me, at least soon. what are the suggestions as for the first step? buy a full bike? just frame? used? new? and if possible I want the specs to be modern, like 700c wheels, etc? any pointers?


-KJ