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Just got back, was at condor and didn't get to test ride their bikes cause they were closing, will try again tomorrow. Saw the gold classica custom bike and the custom frame sitting on the shelve(those lugs!).
Ohyes, forgot to mention the total price does include the £50 for wheel building and £50 frame building. I just forgot to put it on the list.
edscoble: hey, I didn't get a UTFS from you. heh. I won't be too picky on the component as long as the cheapo parts don't break and have abit of a resale value.
Nick G: I did tell them I have about £1000 to spend and I've also choosen the few cheapest components they have.
sorethroat: The lead time at 14bikeco is about 2-3weeks if they don't already have a frame in my size.
Harry.Major: I have a really bad habit of doing research on every single bit before I take the plunge. The good thing is, I always get the best bang for buck and decent items. The bad thing is it takes so long to do the research I waste alot of time. This time maybe I'll take the advise most people here agree on, and buy an OTP while doing more research. If I bought a £500 bike and ride it for 6 months and sell it for £250. I would only lose out on £250 and that is only 2.5 months worth of tube fare.
Superprecise: Yup, as mentioned above. I'm quite hands on, I'm sure I can see videos and read on the internet to how to build a bike. Since this is my first build, I think its better to watch and learn from a experience mechanic. I think I'll get a OTP, ride it sell it and build a custom.
John H: I'll have a look at the Specialized Langster.
M-X: no cyclescheme for me.
squoocher: different wave length, but I do like the way you think.
dooks: "brake leavers" It is exactly how it is printed on their spec sheet.
pigfarmer: The dreaded winter. I actually was planning to get a vespa scooter, atleast in winter it won't be so bad. For the moment, I'll get a bike first.
Now I will concentrate on choosing the right OTP. Currently fuji track and charge plug racer is the cheapest option. I really like the look of the red condor potenza, can't wait to test it tomorrow. I'll do some searching here and ebay for 2nd hand bikes.
Another option would be to get a really nice classic frame(I like fancy lugs), and get really cheapo parts. From the condor website, the price of whole bikes minus and frameset is around £200-£300. So if I spend £500 on a nice classic frame and goto condor to get them to build the rest. It should be quite decent.
Would the cheap fuji track bike put me off riding fixed because I get what I pay for?
To the rest, thanks for the advise.
lenk