belt drive Ss or fixed

[jonny jeez]

Hi guys.

I was planning on building a single speed last year but changes in work got in the way.

But the desire to have a low maintenance bike has never gone away. So if I wanted to spend less than, or around £500 on a test bike...but was keen on a belt drive (and possibly some tannus solid tyres to remove the need for tools)

I would love to pick up a trek district in the old grey and orange but cant find one and don't like the new flavour...it looks clunky.

I also plan a new road bike so don't want to go mad and look at something dazzling like the Schindelhauer Siegfried which in all respects looks perfect...other than being twice my budget...tempted though.
http://www.schindelhauerbikes.com/en/bikes/Siegfried.html

 

[MichaelW2]

How much to fit a seat-stay splitter into a std singlespeed?

 

[EltonFrog]

There's a couple of Trek District bikes on the Bay of E at the moment. Have you seen them?
I fancy one meself.

 

[jonny jeez]

There's a couple of Trek District bikes on the Bay of E at the moment. Have you seen them?
I fancy one meself.

What, grey and orange 2010's

link please!!!!!!

 

[jonny jeez]

There's a couple of Trek District bikes on the Bay of E at the moment. Have you seen them?
I fancy one meself.

Not any more, just bought the Milton Keynes one...Thanks!!!

Big Grin

 

[EltonFrog]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trek-District-Bicycle-/291587207839?hash=item43e3f3b29f

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trek-Dist...ingle-speed-/281822359256?hash=item419debeed8

I put a silly offer in for the first one, but it got turned down with a counter off of £220.00

EDIT Too late!

 

[jonny jeez]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trek-District-Bicycle-/291587207839?hash=item43e3f3b29f

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trek-Dist...ingle-speed-/281822359256?hash=item419debeed8

I put a silly offer in for the first one, but it got turned down with a counter off of £220.00

EDIT Too late!

Thanks, Sorry to steal it from you...especially as you put me onto it but it was too perfect to resist, except for the crud catcher which has to go. I'm sure I shall either love it or get bored of it very quickly, if its the latter, I'll let you know.

 

[EltonFrog]

Thanks, Sorry to steal it from you...especially as you put me onto it but it was too perfect to resist, except for the crud catcher which has to go. I'm sure I shall either love it or get bored of it very quickly, if its the latter, I'll let you know.

You didn't steal it from me, I wasn't sure I wanted it, I offered £175 and he knocked it back. I'm sure you'll enjoy it, pics and write up please when you get it.

 

[jonny jeez]

You didn't steal it from me, I wasn't sure I wanted it, I offered £175 and he knocked it back. I'm sure you'll enjoy it, pics and write up please when you get it.

Phew...I dont feel so guilty now.
Will post a little write up, aiming to collect it midweek, thanks again for the shout.

 

[Smurfy]

Phew...I dont feel so guilty now.
Will post a little write up, aiming to collect it midweek, thanks again for the shout.

I'm guessing it's still got the factory gearing. What's the tooth count on the chainring and sprocket?

 

[jonny jeez]

I'm guessing it's still got the factory gearing. What's the tooth count on the chainring and sprocket?

No idea, picking it up tonight. But I gather they are not geared for "fast" riding, which is fine for me as I have the roadie for that.

 

[jonny jeez]

Well, what Can I say?

I literally cannot believe the condition and design detail of this little gem.

say hello to "Milton"

The scratch on the headset bolt is the only one I can find.

Looking forward to a ride into town tomorrow.

 

[Smurfy]

Looks almost new, think you might have got a bargain. Are you going to leave the belt guard on?

 

[fossyant]

It's a Trek. Ban issued....

 

[EltonFrog]

Nice, I should've bought it!