Cheap fixie wanted

Hi all, I am after a cheap fixie for leisure rides mainly and to see if I like riding fixed. I am 6' but like a lot of seat post showing. Nearly bought a create as liked the look ( cough cough) but found this forum in the nick of time........thanks. Prefer flat bars and colours either black or White but I guess they are easily changed. Budget ideally less than £175. Thanks.
Ps I am in teesside so may need posting. Cheers

Buy a create. £160 for the clearence ones, nothing much wrong with them. cut the bars, buy new saddle-£15, tyres-£20, rimtape-£3, chain-£4, tighten the spokes and cover the create logo up with some insulation tape. There you have a nice "cheap fixie". you want something better for £175?

I've got a spare one at home, want me to pop it in the post tomorrow?

I detect a hint of sarcasm there. I wasn't after a new one for that price. Someones old beater would have done. Thanks for taking the time to reply anyway.

WDY have a look on eBay for a complete bike with the right drop outs and work from there? You can pick up a fixed rear wheel and other bits and pieces from the forum.

Thanks cujo, I have been looking at that as an option and that's propably what I will do. Cheers

why would you want a old beater when you can get a create? when you add up all the pieces you get tons for your money. buying used stuff off ebay and building a bike is usually more expensive and isnt even as good.

I have a Unipac frame (what create use) kicking around from my first single speed. Ticks all your boxes - not new and cheap. Did me proud and got me hooked. The frame was the last bit of the bike I changed but would be a good solid starting point. You interested in building something up?

go create

go compare

is this thread fro real?!?! FFS...

I want create appreciation thread.

i will sacrifice you to the gods of all things decent!

UNICRAPS

Keep an eye on the classifieds section, they do pop up. Only issue may be the posting. Have you looked at Gumtree? I would also suggest just building one up yourself? Start off witha frame like this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mens-56cm-columbus-alloy-racing-bike-frame_W0QQitemZ300409059644QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item45f1c6793c#ht_500wt_1182 . If you don't like it sell it.