singlespeed

hi guys considering gettin a singlespeed 4 the winter months just wondering where is a good place to look 4 2nd hand singlespeeds as i have checked fleabay and stw with nowt really of interest , not looking 2 spend fortune so any help much appreciated
chambo

Finally, someone else seeing sense

Keep checking STW as Inbreds etc regularly come up.

How much you looking to spend?

You after suss or rigid forks?

cool cool will keep checking , not really sure how much wud need to spend tbh , but looking for one with carbon forks if possible , just done a price on the onone wbsite and custom build will be nearly 800 squid which is quite bit 2 much !!! lol

What about this, brand new for £299. Has hyd disc brakes. Replace the steel forks with some carbon ones which you should be ablet pick up for around £100:

http://www.bikedock.com/posit/shop/search.php?searchtext=RBACKIO&manf=&format=1

Iain had one so he should be able to tell you what they're like.

that looks pretty good matey will give iain bell see how he got on with it , only thing is the biggest frame they got is 17.5 . im just over 6ft so may be bit small me thinks

Was the 17" Genesis too small as there is one on STW for sale: http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/read.php?f=5&i=738788&t=738788

Geometry here:http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/geometry/io/17.5

Also 18" Inbred frame here for £90 ono: http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/read.php?f=5&i=737630&t=737630#reply_737630

Chambo

Thats a bargain mate, although you'll def need to change the forks which you will be able to pick up on STW. The brakes aren't grate either as the pistons are only on one side and their not very strong. You could pick some 2nd hand deores up whcih are much better. With your changes and the cost of the bike you'll be looking at £400-£450 which is pretty good and it is light with the added flexibility of it being steel

This seem slike a BARGAIN for £350....they have it in large also!!


http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gt/peace-2008-mountain-bike-ec000676

You seen this....

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/read.php?f=5&i=741930&t=741896#reply_741930

A frame, headset, seatpost for £200.

Wheelset will cost you £70
Brakes £50 - £60 (I think Jase is selling a set)
Crank set £30
Forks £80 for carbon rigids
Bars etc - nowt...

Job done !!

yeah man my bro had a on one single speed its was a quality ride. i had the same idea the other week i got a kona kula frame lying about and i was just going to get a single speed kit for it and build it from bits and bobs. but if you want one all ready built phil corleys seem to have more single speeds every time i go

wicked cheers guys , gonna prob be xmas now till i get 1 with money etc !! hopefully the old xmas bonus will buy me a new toy !!! lol

Dude what you need is a double speed:
Get yoursef a singlepeed kit from any web shop, 16T sprocket preferred.
Strip all your rear deraillieur, cassette and cabling.
Fit the singlespeed spacers and cog, making sure that it's inline with the middle chainring
Shorten the chain to fit round middle chainring and the singlespeed cog
Fit short cage mech from old racing bike or buy one with the kit
Replace the bottom stop (for 9th speed) screw with M4 x 25 screw. Using this screw, adjust the mech so it's in line with the chain
Job done
When the going gets a bit too slow, you can drop into granny ring cos you left the front mech. on - sorted
Total cost £30
Of course you do need a hardtail to start with
Advantages: you don't need to splash out on a dedicated SS bike, you can convert it back to hardtail when the spring comes.
Disadvantages: normal chain not very strong so might be better of fitting BMX version. Chainset teeth aren't full height which may cause chain slippage and gentleman's area/headset interface Jockey wheels squeak like hell after 30 mins - I'm hoping that packing the jockey wheels with grease will cure this

Yeah yeah yeah......you all go back to geared bikes in the end. Seen it flashing in the pan before and before that and before that!!!!!

Still if it makes you happy do it.

DAMN. Didn't realise you were THAT old

Ouch.......