eBay and Craigslist finds

is this bike any good?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SINGLE-SPEED-Peugeot-Equipe-PG-10_W0QQitemZ120469591808QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Bikes_GL?hash=item1c0c8c1700&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

I just want something cheap that I can gradually make better....

Okay, I can't delete my original post so I apologise in advance for spamming:

There is this 'level one track bike' (prob around £200):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260476434260&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

This 'Raleigh 70s ti Europa' courier bike (I don't particularly like the frame though):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250496613020&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

This Langster frame (which I totally adore but will prob cost a bomb in the end)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110434794500&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

And this Graham Weigh bike, which is exactly as much as I want to spend and seems to be ok:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230378714735&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

As I said above, sorry bout the spammage - just need a little guidance!

Cheers

is this bike any good?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SINGLE-SPEED-Peugeot-Equipe-PG-10_W0QQitemZ120469591808QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Bikes_GL?hash=item1c0c8c1700&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

I just want something cheap that I can gradually make better....

it's cheaper finding an old road bike and convert it to singlespeed, his starting bid is stupidly high.

That is exactly the type of feedback that I'm looking for, thanks dude!

How much would one expect to pay for an 'entry level' road bike? As I said above, all i'm really concerned about is getting a good frame as I want the bike to be something of a project that I add to and improve as and when I get money...

wtf?
http://www.gumtree.com/london/67/45700967.html

That's gotta be hot, or invitation to a beat-down

and that's not any campag atlanta rim i know of

it was in porn a while ago i think^^

However, for the risk of a massive mugging, take 6 hefty mates and for £400 that is BEAUTIFUL.

For 50 pounds you should be able to get a decent roadframe (bike) and work with that

yeah. pic is from a bike on velospace. looks like a san fran residents. so something defo is fishy with it..

http://velospace.org/node/14881

However, for the risk of a massive mugging, take 6 hefty mates and for £400 that is BEAUTIFUL.

I live round there - if anyone wants some backup to go and have a look give me a shout and I'll happily come along

that is in america, http://velospace.org/node/14881

campy vento front wheel for £50 BIN

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Campagnolo-Vento-Front-wheel_W0QQitemZ320423400504QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item4a9ab91438&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

link? it might be the one that was in tatters a few week ago, being advertised as NOS..

that's the one.. okay maybe not absolutely in tatters and no longer "NOS", maybe the guy found out what it means now..still, £50 about right, the wheel looks well used.

edit: no he hasn't found out! he's still saying "nostalgic"! the prune..

Graham Weigh out of them defos

might have tubs though.

which is a good thing...

That is exactly the type of feedback that I'm looking for, thanks dude!

How much would one expect to pay for an 'entry level' road bike? As I said above, all i'm really concerned about is getting a good frame as I want the bike to be something of a project that I add to and improve as and when I get money...

You just need a bike that'll do the job, as for finding a bicycle, it varies, it can range from free to £50, try and look around, car boot sales, ebay, garage, relative, etc.

as long it's in good working condition, changing it into a singlespeed doesn't take much effort.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TANDDEM-Vintage-Raleigh-Compact-Folding-3-speed-Unisex_W0QQitemZ170384559321QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Bikes_GL?hash=item27abb60cd9&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

wtf?
http://www.gumtree.com/london/67/45700967.html

The advert is now down.......

. nm im retarded.

That is exactly the type of feedback that I'm looking for, thanks dude!

How much would one expect to pay for an 'entry level' road bike? As I said above, all i'm really concerned about is getting a good frame as I want the bike to be something of a project that I add to and improve as and when I get money...

this could be a good starter if it stays low, ok its 501, but some nice components on there...http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-PEUGEOT-RACING-CYCLE-FIXIE-PROJECT_W0QQitemZ230379076934QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Bikes_GL?hash=item35a3a9bd46&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

or go straight for the jugular, low start:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CONDOR-653-FIXIE-COURIER-FRAME-FORKS-HEADSET-SEATPOST_W0QQitemZ150373112973QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item2302ef9c8d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Yum...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Holdsworth-fixed-wheel-bike_W0QQitemZ300347884504QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Bikes_GL?hash=item45ee2103d8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

to go to that length and then put a stem like that on is wrong, wrong, wrong.

sorry if i missed something.

Cool TT stopwatch though.