Since I don't know anything about converting something myself, i'm looking for some suggestions for something to start on. The concept always appealed to me the time is right to start riding again.

Some answers: https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/85683-off-shelf.html

Do a search - this question has been answered a few different ways over time.

I couldn't find anything in that thread and a couple pages back and that's why I made the thread. I know it was stupid to make my first post a thread but couldn't offer anything else but questions. Just looking to get started.

https://sheldonbrown.com/fixed/index.html

https://sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html

If you're looking for the MTB variety, https://www.mtbr.com/reviews/singlespeed/ is a good review site. Some of the reviews are weak, but you can check out the forums for more opinions.

I'm looking for a road bike, but that site is the type of thing i'm looking for. Reviews and stuff. Any help is more help than I'm getting right now. None of my friends are into bikes and I don't know anyone else who is.

Specialized Langster
Bianchi Pista
Fuji Track
KHS Flite
Felt Tk-2
Cervelo Pista
Soma Rush
Surly Steamroller

Singlespeeds/Track Bikes are all over ebay/craigslist. Get yourself a nice one, you won't regret it.

We have been discusing ss folders at the Dahon website in the community forums.Feel free to peruse what we have written. U.S dahon not U.K.

If you're in the UK, why not look at On One?

https://www.on-one.co.uk/index2.html

I have a 2001 model of this it may be the least expensive over here.

https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/fujitrack03.html

Hi Onion. Let us know what bike you choose!
The link Absntr posted is actually pretty good for pre-made bikes.
Re-read the first couple posts, it mentions several.

Also, check the ebay thread- fixed gear bikes are sold there most of the time.

The most important thing is finding a bike that FITS you. I've had several and when I sit on different bikes it is a total different experience- my butt hurts less, my arms feel great and I'm not straining to look ahead.

https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm

Are you doing this on the cheap, or spending cash? If you have got some cash to think about, perhaps pay for a fitting in a bioke shop (around $60) to help you figure out what fits you best.

Don't have the money? Research bike fitting, buy a $25 geared clunker that is close to your size, fiddle around with the saddle height, saddle angle, handlebar heighth.. THEN go out and buy a fixie off the shelf.

I guarentee it will make a lot of difference.

Also, not sure how tall you are- but I'm starting to realize I might need a wider handlebar. I'm 6'2" and a small handlebar seems to be a bit small. My handlebars are 36cm and it is looking like I need ones that are 43cm. Just a thought.

Definatly let us know what you get.

Build your own from existing bikes. There are articles on how to make anything from anything all over the place. ****, you can make a disk MTB hub work as a fixed gear, and can make a rear derailluer into a chain tensioner. Just ask here, read online, and enjoy. Building your own allows you to become very creative and capable, as well as allowing you to know your bike inside and out. Do what you like, and if you like buying onto the Kool-Aid,

www.fisherbikes.com www.specialized.com www.bianchi.it

Surly, Gunnar, KHS, Spicer Cycles ($$$$$$$$), Colnago, and a small army of botique builders will suit your fancy

thank you. my eventual goal is to get experience and build my own, but i was recently hit by a drunk driver so i have some money and i thought, "what better way to spend it?"

i managed to get my hands on a langster 2004 last year for about $425 before they upped the price. It gets a lot of **** for the sloping top tube and crappy components, but for that money the bike is a great 'in' to fixed/ss. to be honest i now only really take my raod bike out for competitions and long rides, the langster has become the choice for getting around town

i've been looking at the langster, do you know how much they usually go for now? i'd love to get a steamroller but for where i am now, a fixed gear just isn't practical.

where are you based? i think they upped the price to $600 for the 2005, but they have upgraded some of the cr*p components from the 2004 model.

how much do you want to spend? are you looking for something with front and rear brakes ss, front brake ss/fixed or totally fixed no brakes?

i'm in connecticut, i'm trying to keep it under $800 and i'm looking for rear brake ss

well theres not a lot of choice if you want the 'no hassle' off the sehlf approach, the langster would be good with the extra $200 upgrades (saddle, pedals, seat post maybe) or go talk to the guys at iro cycleshttps://www.irocycle.com/fixedgearandsinglespeedbikeframesfromirocycleinc/id68.html and see if they have room to drill the rear bridge and add another brake