Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
Reload this Page >

If a frame was 50 dollars.

Search
Notices
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear "I still feel that variable gears are only for people over forty-five. Isn't it better to triumph by the strength of your muscles than by the artifice of a derailer? We are getting soft...As for me, give me a fixed gear!"-- Henri Desgrange (31 January 1865 - 16 August 1940)

If a frame was 50 dollars.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-15-09 | 01:24 AM
  #1  
dpc1192's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 281
Likes: 1
From: Sarasota FL
If a frame was 50 dollars.

With Grips it's 60..

How much would I be looking to pay to make the bike rideable.

So basically how much would I be looking to spend (basically as cheap as possible), to get wheels, tires, spokes?, and everything else (don't even know the names).

It's this frame, , and I'm thinking I want yellow wheels, with a white saddle and white tires as well if they're not expensive.

Please get back to me! Thanks Alot
dpc1192 is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 01:36 AM
  #2  
loi
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
crank/pedals
wheelset
saddle
loi is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 01:42 AM
  #3  
dpc1192's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 281
Likes: 1
From: Sarasota FL
yeah so

could you let me know where the cheapest
-crank
-wheelset
- and saddle

can be found, and their prices? I'm trying to be as cheap as possible
dpc1192 is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 01:44 AM
  #4  
loi
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
cranks by lasco. 60 bucks? shun ones are even cheaper but even crappier.

700c wheelsets can range from 100 bucks -500 bucks. go buy a used set.

saddles by velo go for 16-20 bucks
loi is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 01:45 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
Schwinn style seatpost = good luck finding a new seatpost and saddle.

Save another hundred bucks and buy a real track frame.
oldfolksmashers is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 01:47 AM
  #6  
dpc1192's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 281
Likes: 1
From: Sarasota FL
sooo like 150 or so plus the 50 for the frame... so I'm looking at about 200 bucks for a fixie.

I asked the guy on craigslist if the frame would fit me, and he said that he was 6'0-6'1 and the 60cm frame fit him... well I'm 6'2 and hoping it will work.
dpc1192 is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 01:48 AM
  #7  
loi
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
the frame looks small. like a 52-56cm or something. if u're 6'0 u'd be better off riding a 57-59..
loi is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 01:50 AM
  #8  
dpc1192's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 281
Likes: 1
From: Sarasota FL
he said it was a 60/61 cm is that too big?
dpc1192 is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 01:50 AM
  #9  
dpc1192's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 281
Likes: 1
From: Sarasota FL


would that be better at 59cm?
dpc1192 is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 01:54 AM
  #10  
loi
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
yeah. if u keep the cranks, u'll have to get a 3/32 cog and chain to match the roadbike crank. it'll be cheaper.
loi is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 01:59 AM
  #11  
dpc1192's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 281
Likes: 1
From: Sarasota FL
how would you say the frames compare? or are they not comparable?
dpc1192 is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 02:17 AM
  #12  
poppawheelie
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 486
Likes: 0
From: Victoria / Gifu

Bikes: Panasonic, Super Cycle

if you havent already bought that bike, you should just buy a road bike for 75-125 and get a new rear wheel. if you already own that bike you should buy a road bike for 75-125 and buy a new rear wheel.
milkcratebasket is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 02:32 AM
  #13  
dpc1192's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 281
Likes: 1
From: Sarasota FL
well i'm having a very hard time finding a road bike in my area for that price, thus leading to me getting a frame.
dpc1192 is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 05:16 AM
  #14  
robotkiller's Avatar
Full Member
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 448
Likes: 13

Bikes: Pinarello Dogma F, Turner Czar, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra

Originally Posted by dpc1192
With Grips it's 60..

How much would I be looking to pay to make the bike rideable.

So basically how much would I be looking to spend (basically as cheap as possible), to get wheels, tires, spokes?, and everything else (don't even know the names).

It's this frame, , and I'm thinking I want yellow wheels, with a white saddle and white tires as well if they're not expensive.

Please get back to me! Thanks Alot
$50 is too much for that
robotkiller is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 05:24 AM
  #15  
wearyourtruth's Avatar
Ride for Life
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,740
Likes: 2
From: Houston
Originally Posted by robotkiller
$50 is too much for that
yes yes yes. i'm surprised it took someone this long to say.

also, the blue frame is not a 52 or 56, i don't know where the **** that idea came from, it's at least a 58 if not a 60, and that red frame looks HUGE... 62cm or so. it's definitely the nicer of the two frames though.
wearyourtruth is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 05:40 AM
  #16  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 741
Likes: 0
dpc1192,

If you "don't even know the names" of the parts you need then you cannot do this project. Project bikes from scratch are never cheap unless you already have a spare parts bin and the know-how to put it all together. Clearly, you do not. Your lbs will help you with getting a safe machine and you can work with them on the really important stuff like the color of your tires and saddle.
oldfixguy is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 06:22 AM
  #17  
time bandit's Avatar
¡Senor Member!
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,710
Likes: 0
From: South Philly
loi is talking some BS.

no offense, but you should stop because this dude's takign you seriously.

1st off, the blue bike does not look like a 52-56, i dont even know how loi could even say that from a picture. lol
2nd, you can use a 1/8" chain and cog witht he 3/32 road cranks.

he really doesnt know what he's talking about, so ignore him.
time bandit is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 06:33 AM
  #18  
robotkiller's Avatar
Full Member
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 448
Likes: 13

Bikes: Pinarello Dogma F, Turner Czar, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra

Originally Posted by dpc1192
With Grips it's 60..
I can't believe this person wants to charge you $10 for used, dirty ass Ourys.
robotkiller is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 11:07 AM
  #19  
niteridar
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
From: sfbay area

Bikes: giant fixed gear and a cannondale road bike

haha brand new ourys are 10 dollars.
and it looks like he took a giant rattle can to it before putting on the used ourys
soul05 is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 11:17 AM
  #20  
I am Noobert.
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 427
Likes: 0
they painted over the headse.
Noobert is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 12:11 PM
  #21  
Cy Trivialities's Avatar
shtface
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 535
Likes: 1
From: Queens NYC
Originally Posted by Noobert
they painted over the headse.
and stem and seatpost.
Cy Trivialities is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 12:19 PM
  #22  
spcialzdspksman's Avatar
Hella Raw
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 820
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco, CA
Originally Posted by robotkiller
$50 is too much for that
+1
tell him $25 or no deal
edit: no offense, but frame is pretty fugly
spcialzdspksman is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 01:20 PM
  #23  
lucky53s's Avatar
avid wearer of flip-flops
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
From: WPB, FL

Bikes: '06 Felt F80

I just found this on Craigslist. I'm sure if you look for a while you can find the same. This guy actually sells at a local flea market, complete bikes in good condition for $100. I paid $20 and if I added tubes, a tire, a chain and cleaned the drivetrain I could ride it.
lucky53s is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 02:07 PM
  #24  
.
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
From: Knoxville, TN
HAHAHA I know that guy who is selling that frame and grips, he goes to my school.
Mattpatt is offline  
Reply
Old 08-15-09 | 03:22 PM
  #25  
das_pyrate's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 556
Likes: 0
From: dirty meda

Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle, 1981 Gios Aerodynamic, Giant Boulder

Originally Posted by lucky53s
I just found this on Craigslist. I'm sure if you look for a while you can find the same. This guy actually sells at a local flea market, complete bikes in good condition for $100. I paid $20 and if I added tubes, a tire, a chain and cleaned the drivetrain I could ride it.
i hope you know that is not quite a complete bike...


and i don't think it's worth $100.
das_pyrate is offline  
Reply


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.