just a thought--
Schwinn makes a bike called the Coffee that's essentially a copy of an old English three-speed but with modern components and standard threading/sizing. The three-speed model is about $350; the singlespeed is currently on sale for $250 over at performance bike. DEFINITELY worth looking at, especially since it eliminates many of the problems with the old three-speeds (need for maintenance up-front, lack of readily available replacement parts, weight) and comes with a rack and fenders.
Last edited by alpacalypse; 07-19-09 at 04:52 PM.