Wanted: Looking for a 53cm single speed bike - please help!

Hiya,

I'm new to the cycling world and am not sure where to look for bikes - a friend has recommended here.

I am trying to find a 53cm single speed bike, ideally I'd like an older 'vintage' frame, something thats in good riding condition already but that I can slowly add too and improve as a project (when I have the funds!)
My budget is £150.00. Is it possible?

Can anyone help suggest where to look?

Truly appreciate it ! Thank you !

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I'm looking for something similar if anyone has anything?
Sorry to thread piggy back!

Slightly bigger than you state. £100 more expensive too, but, from the description of what you seek, a good starting point perhaps...

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/329184/#comment14616124

Otherwise, ebay’s always a good option, in terms of full bikes for not too much money.

I have a late 1940s holdsworth La Quelda, which is 54 cm I have enough vintage kit to build a complete bike, SS or fixed £150 is doable just

Some pics

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Some more

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Best to build your own honestly it’s simples to do and you get exactly what you want highly recommend it

For £150 you can get a decent frame and say £150 for kit plus wheels

Plum 53cc
Bit more then your budget

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Hey thanks all for commenting with options.

Thinking about it I would prefer a bike that has been made up completely but that I can add to in time. I am aware that this will cost more than £150.00 so I am open to raising my price.

If you know of anything else please let me know! Cheers!

Look at Hackney cycles for £170 you get a complete bike
https://www.hackney-cycles.co.uk/singlespeed-fixie

Then after you can build it up :)
You’ll love a single speed make sure you get your gear ratio correct so it’s not too hard or too easy to pedal - this depends on how your main crank number of teeth vs rear wheel cog number of teeth and tyre size are set up

Bit of a push calling that a bike.

Yeah ideally best to get a proper frame but in budget of £150 it’s very tight not impossible but very tight

I got my commuter (Specilized singlecross) for £175, you can do it but may need to wait for something to come up. If @Finners105 keeps his eye out should be able to bag a kona paddywagon or genesis flyer for ~£200.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENESIS-FLYER-BIKE/202594573971?hash=item2f2b93de93:g:r3EAAOSwRaFcYYY4:rk:2:pf:0

Finners105 the pictures I posted are just a selection of parts that will be going into the build, of
Course it would be a complete bike ready to ride when finished, obviously I am not going to build it
Up unless you are buying

I’ve got a complete 531 frame bike, currently set up as a fixed with flat bars, but can convert to ss if needed. Think it’s a 54cm, I’ll go and have a look and take some pics. £150 might be a bit low tbh but I’ll have a think.

Yup, it’s a 53cm. Almost new Sugino Messenger chainset, hubs have just had new sealed bearings fitted. Frame looks tatty but is sound. Good tyres etc.

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Hey this looks pretty good, am I able to come and try it for size before making any changes? I think I’d want to make it SS , so we can discuss prices etc.

Sorry, only just seen your reply. Yeah, no worries. I’m in Thornton Heath near Crystal Palace FC. I’ve got parts to make it SS, freewheel, brake and lever, also a Cinelli drop bar cockpit if you prefer that. PM me and we can discuss.