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hey,

Just purchased this bike on egay. Want to make it singlespeed but don't know where the hell to start + i'm an epic Luddite when it comes to making stuff. Anyone got recommendations of bike shops (my lbs are pirates) that take on refurb/conversion jobbies? And also what sort of cost would I be looking at? I'm happy keeping it rough and ready so no need for a paint job.

Ok, so i've given it a go myself. My brother helped me fit a singlespeed back gear with spacers and I've put new wheels on it but i've spent all day trying to fix the brakes and well...it's beyond me.

Can anyone recomend anyone (or a shop) who could do a quick refurb job on this bike to get it road worthy?