Wanted: 61cm track bike

Hi all, just moved to London last week from NYC. Unfortunately, I was not able to bring my bike over with me, so I am looking to get a 61cm (+/- a couple cm's is ok) complete track bike, preferably a beater/ polo bike that wont mind taking alittle abuse. Looking to spend no more than £200-250. Much appreciated!

Provided I am able to get a bike, I'm going to need a chain lock as well.

Welcome to London.

Have a look at this thread for a start;

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread15567.html

You might also want to visit Cavendish Cycles, Tour de Ville and Brick Lane Bikes to see if they have anything in stock in your size. Unfortunately I think you may struggle to find something in your size for that price as the demand for track bikes remains strong in the UK despite the economic climate.

You should also come along to your nearest local drinks (Souths on Monday, Norths and South East on Tuesday, Easts on Wednesday and Wests on Thursday) to meet a few like minded folk.

Thanks, I'll check those shops out soon. And hopefully will come out to North drinks provided my teachers don't swamp me with work.

I have a Condor Pista frame with a Vitus Carbon fork. Not a beater but it might interest you.

Light weight Alloy frame with carbon fork. The frame is a Condor Pista, it was resprayed by Terry Winter as it was a nasty matt colour.

Seat tube c-to-t = 61cm
Seat tube c-to-c = 56cm
Top tube c-to-c = 58cm
Head tube = 22cm

It is stamped on the BB as a 61.

Let me know if you are interested. I might have a few other parts to help build it up.

£160 for the frame, fork and headset. Frame is in Brentfrod, West London.

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Hi there, I have a 62cm (CTT) 1980's Witcomb track frame. It's immaculate except for two scratches which could be touched up.

got any pics of the witcomb? love witcombs

Pics please of the Witcomb!!

Happy to take some pics but not sure when I'll get round to it. Maybe tomorrow. You in London? I'm in Hackney and have a number of frames if you want to come and have a butchers this eve / tomorrow.

are all your frames large size? what else have you got going?

I'm in north london. Sorry for being the ignorant yank, but what does "have a butchers" mean?

:-) "Have a butchers" means have a look.

Marco - If you're serious about getting a frame - PM your number and I'll give you a call with details.

Sorry for being the ignorant yank, but what does "have a butchers" mean?

hahaha

Lew, I'd be into looking at this large Whitcomb frame of yours. I live in Hackney / Stokie area. Let me know if you still have this or other older steel 59-61 frames. Thanks

surly's come in 62cm

Rambo, I'll PM you with my number. L

re-bumping this. My budget is higher because I'm just planning on re-selling the bike back to community in may when I head back to the states- looking for a solid 61cm complete track bike ready to take some polo abuse and some longer rides as well. Please help, much appreciated!

anyone...please!?!

Chris, complety bike is goint to be difficult, and more been a track frame.

why not go for a conversion frame, some cheap wheel and some cheap parts, I can give you a hand putting everything together, I have most of the needed tools.

think about it

much better idea thanks!

On that note: anyone have a 60 or larger frame (road track whatever) on the cheaperside?

much love,
Chris

I have this Sunn Solo 60cm, big enough for me at 6ft 3ins, frame, fork, headset, BB & seat post, nice blue colour and good condition, forward facing horizontal drop-outs, I was going to build it up but don't know if I will have the time.
I will have to post it as I am in Bristol- £35 all in?

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I've got a really budget Raleigh in about a 63, and a gazelle that doesn't quite fit in a 61cm, 531c tubes and all. Let me know what your after and I can try and get some pictures up. The above looks like a pretty good deal though.

Damn that was a good deal- too good to miss eh?! If you need any other bits to build it up give me a shout & I can package it all up together.

Hey Harv, Im going to be in Bristol on Tuesday and would be interested if noone else has picked it up yet.

Sun Solo now sold & being posted to London. thanks for the interest.