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Yeah I saw that too, looks a bit weird, if you don't trust it then a normal looking one from a legitimate store is only £4 more.

http://www.parker-international.co.uk/20109/Kryptonite-Evolution-Mini-5-with-FlexFrame-Bracket.html?referrer=froogle&utm_source=google&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=pid20109

possible good deal although the packaging looks a bit suspect

I actually purchased this and got it in the post yesterday. Quite quick deivery if you consider the bank holidays. It looks like the real deal and Evanscycle is also selling the 40th Anniversary edition now: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/kryptonite/40th-anniversary-limited-edition-evolution-mini-5-d-lock-ec035381

But the price has gone up by £5 since I purchased it (I bought it for only £25) so I'm not sure if it's worth it anymore, unless you want it for the colour. It also doesn't come with a bracket so you may as we get the mini lock from Parker International which is cheaper anyway.

Thanks for your quick reply. I guess I've never really tried a diamond framed bike but I like being able to just slip off the bike whenever I want (I'm pretty clumsy, I don't doubt that I would be able to fall off spectacularly from a bike with a top tube). I also like to wear my own clothes which means a lot of skirts - not long ones but I reckon they'd be encumbersome enough. I guess I really ought to try it out first though instead of writing it off as a disaster waiting to happen for myself at least.

Yes, I would like to get my current bike fixed up but it's been very difficult finding the right stem. I haven't had any luck on ebay and I'm not sure if I could find it at a bike shop. Thank you so much for the links and advice, I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for something that will work.

I have been looking for bikes online just for funsies. This is definitely something along the lines of what I would like to get... (from http://www.single-speed.co.uk/blog/) I don't mind the colours but I guess I just can't afford to spend £225 on a whim for a bike as beautiful and as perfect as it may be...

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.