So, I'm looking to build a cheap fixie to use over the winter and for the odd trip into town and sensibly I've done a ton of research over the past 3 months or so.
I think i'm leaning towards getting a 70/80s road bike and converting it as I've seen how cheap some good examples go for. I know of the usual things to look out for; BB thread, dropouts, cottered/tapered cranks etc.
I've found a few good options, the two that I think may be best are a 1970s Carlton - full 531! (English threads, I asked) and a Tsunoda Eclipse (not 100% sure on the age, seller hasn't replied yet). There's a few other maybes but they're mostly Raleighs or Peugeots and I'm aware of the possible problems in regards to BB/stem threads.
Basically, any advice would be helpful, I've scoured the web looking for any answers but nothing too helpful has come up.
Or is this route a stupid idea and I should go for a dedicated single speed frame e.g. Macinato?
So, I'm looking to build a cheap fixie to use over the winter and for the odd trip into town and sensibly I've done a ton of research over the past 3 months or so.
I think i'm leaning towards getting a 70/80s road bike and converting it as I've seen how cheap some good examples go for. I know of the usual things to look out for; BB thread, dropouts, cottered/tapered cranks etc.
I've found a few good options, the two that I think may be best are a 1970s Carlton - full 531! (English threads, I asked) and a Tsunoda Eclipse (not 100% sure on the age, seller hasn't replied yet). There's a few other maybes but they're mostly Raleighs or Peugeots and I'm aware of the possible problems in regards to BB/stem threads.
Basically, any advice would be helpful, I've scoured the web looking for any answers but nothing too helpful has come up.
Or is this route a stupid idea and I should go for a dedicated single speed frame e.g. Macinato?
Cheers kids