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@beansie
Hi all,
I've been searching online for a while looking for a nice single speed bike for myself when I came across this forum. Maybe someone can help?
I've been cycling pretty much every day for two years and currently own a vintage single speed bike (bought only 3 months ago as well) which I love but there's just so many issues with it. For one, it squeaks very loudly when I cycle and I can't seem to locate the origin of this mysterious squeak. But that's moot as it has just been declared not roadworthy as apparently, the stem has broken in the tube. Scary thing is I was cycling around for a week before I was told this...
So.. I could either try find a stem/handlebar to replace it which would be difficult as there's no obvious marks on the bike so I don't know what make it is or I could get a new one.
If I did get a new one, I could only really afford to get one via the cyclescheme program. I wouldn't mind paying out per month for a very nice, clean, step-through (not mixte), light and fast bicycle but I can't for the life of me find a good one anywhere - not even custom ones as they generally do diamond frames. Any suggestions?
Looking through this forum has made me want to build my own bike though... Which I would definitely be into but I'm mechanically ignorant. Would it be that difficult to make my own bike with the help of my dad, who can fix anything but not really so bike-specific.
What do you think is my best option? I would like to do my current bike up but it's such a death trap I don't know how much I should invest in it.
Sorry for the long post, but any help would be much appreciated!
Many thanks in advance.