First fixie / single speed

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The viking is as cheap/bog standard as it gets quality wise. The frame could last you a lifetime but the components are cheese.
I personally don't think it should cost over 200 quid.
It could do everything you want it to but something second hand could be cheaper and better.

Sounds good, can you get it for 229 so I'll have a think

It is shit

Heavy with shit components

It is shit

I get it. Anything else new for around that price range?

The best 'cheap' bike you're gonna get that's not poorly made with crappy components is a Fuji feather.

Will have a look at that thanks

How about these?

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=single+speed+bike+under+300+pounds&oq=single+speed+bike+under+300+pounds&aqs=chrome..69i57.8187j0j4&client=ms-android-hmd&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

Just be a little patient and something will come up here, even if it's the wrong size you can then look on eBay.

Will have to either buy a new one or here, can ship it to my boarding house

You get what you pay for

Cheap bikes are generally shit, with heavy shit components.

Cheap bikes work out more expensive as they fail and have to be replaced. They are also less enjoyable to ride and so you will ride less.

I had a viking as my first ss road bike, I rode the hell out of it but in retrospect it was shit and I wish I had gone for something better right off the bat. Then again I didn't have a clue back then and it was a learning experience.

56cm is a good size for you, keep one eye on the classifieds until something comes up in that size that you like and is within budget.

Found one, gonna buy it (mostly will). Thanks guys

Is the Subrosa Malum FGFS any good?

Nooooo

Good starter bikes:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fuji-Track-56cm-Fixie-Fixed-Gear-Bicycle-Sella-Troy-Lee-Saddle-Cinelli-Bars-/282647115861?hash=item41cf14b855:g:9ZkAAOSw0yxZtXCd

Would need a brake and possibly a different sprocket/chainring (cheap enough to get on here)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dolan-Precursa-Track-Bike-56cm-/142506344294?epid=1554065946&hash=item212e0a3f66:g:eFsAAOSwOzxZuWOR

Long! Stop showing-off...

Buy this: https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/310117/#comment13839290

Just for shits and giggles...

How about pure cycles? Fuji feather? Foffa black?

Pure no
Fuji yes
Foffa hell nooooooo

Why did I even ask... Haha. Well most likely I'm gonna get the feather then

You asked because you wanted advice from those more experienced than yourself.
It was given freely by many with a touch of good humour.
You're welcome. Happy riding.

lmao, so sensitive!!
I think he meant, 'why did I ask about foffa, I knew they were shit'

Don't forget a proper lock if you're gonna be leaving it outside, and decent lights.
Seriously, don't mess about with locks, you want something decent. Have a look here: https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/144109/

Thanks for the advice guys! Will browse this forum more often. The gold one tho...