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