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@Hars
My mountain bike got nicked about 6 months ago and I cried myself to sleep for a month as I spent a small fortune on it. Well, not really but I was pretty pissed off.
A mate of mine works as a messenger and used to laugh his head off at me every time we went riding to skate spots as I was so goddamn slow - he's recommended a messenger-ish single speed type bike for London as the best way to get around. After seeing how fast he is on his, I have to agree.
So, it's time for a new bike. I'll save the shit newbie questions for him and the search function (been lurking here for a week now) to save the sighs and rolling eyes.
That said, anyone have a complete bike that they haven't listed in the classified section they would be willing to part with? Budget is around £300-£400. I take it that will buy me at least something that is strong and reliable?
I haven't contacted the guys at FGLDN yet, are they a reputable bunch that could build me something decent for under £400? After searching the forum it seems the unipack and the ones on angelfire are to avoid so will steer clear of those.
Not too concerned about what it looks like, more concerned about losing the hairy man tits that have sprouted since losing my bike and consuming vast quantities of amber nectar over winter.
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And getting away from the smelly rat infestation that is the underground would be nice- seriously, how the FUCK is it possible to smell at 8am. You've GOT to be trying pretty hard. Do people not bathe?
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Any other Aussies on the forum? Look forward to joining you guys(gals) on a ride sometime.
Cheers, adv(Thanks)ance