Wanted: Complete beater for under £250, 56-ish

Hi folks,

Looking to pick-up a complete beater for my mate. He has a maximum of £250 for the whole shebang. Ideally it's be something around 56 square, fixed/free, in good working order. Old frames, conversions, rat-bikes considered. It can look like shit but it must do the job.

Not really looking for gears.

Gimme a shout if you have any suggestions.

Many thanks,

Tibbly

I have this, absolutely brill condition. PM if you want details...:)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51987088@N04/sets/72157632867612556/

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This any good? http://www.lfgss.com/thread100937.html

Cheers fellas,

Riba is really nice but just not quite what I'm looking for. Needs to be SS/fixed ideally.

The Charge is actually ideal but that dent is a bit too much I'm afraid. He wouldn't go for it.

Thanks for your help anyway.

Anybody else got a Friday gem for me?

Pinarello Treviso, 57cm square, risers, Open Sport wheelset.
It's been resprayed in plain red stove enamel as it was pretty ratty when I got it, but it's structurally sound. If you're interested, I'll sort out some pictures and have a think about price.

PM sent.

Cheers fellas,

Riba is really nice but just not quite what I'm looking for. Needs to be SS/fixed ideally.

The Charge is actually ideal but that dent is a bit too much I'm afraid. He wouldn't go for it.

Thanks for your help anyway.

Anybody else got a Friday gem for me?

RIBA easy convert to SS, new freewheel, 1 chainring, re-dish rear wheel and sell the mechs to pay for it :)

My 1993 Peugeot Europa is up for grabs. It has a 56cm top tube, drop bars and original 14 Shimano speed gears with down tube shifters. The Richey and Deda stem are slightly lighter than the originals. Alexa front wheel (original) and Rigida rear with Miche hub. Continental tyres. I'm told it is an easy job to convert to SS/fixed if that's what you want. I have had it nine years and it has been used regularly so a few scratches but it is a joy to ride.
I'm looking for £150+. A fair price I hope.
Is that of interest? Can send pics etc.

Hey Mark,

Thanks for this but I'm really looking for the most simplistic single-speed set-up possible. The recipient is the least mechanical person in the world and I don't really want the burden of converting it for him etc.

Thanks anyway. Sounds like a bargain bike to me. Good luck with the sale.