Hi guys, I picked up a Raleigh R:100 road bike a few years ago for £180. Used it tons and like it alot and I'm used to it. However I have thrashed the hell out of the gears, they are pretty screwed now and only work kind of dodgily, there is visible wear on the back chainring bits (sorry, bike noob) and they are basicly screwed.
Anyway I want to convert it into a fixie. I'm moving from the countryside to Manchester and reckon since all the hardcore couriers ride fixies they must be best for in town. Read alot about it and sounds like fun, especially the proclaimed "oneness" you get with the bike, useful for staying alive round town no doubt!
Ok now my question; I have read alot of the stuff about converting on Sheldon Brown etc, and feel like I could pull most of it off myself, however I am on a v tight budget and will be looking to buy parts off ebay, forums or any special deals. I was wondering if I could use your experienced heads to help me each step with finding which parts I need and how much to pay for them, where to compromise and where not to?
Your help would be greatly appreciated!
Anyway I want to convert it into a fixie. I'm moving from the countryside to Manchester and reckon since all the hardcore couriers ride fixies they must be best for in town. Read alot about it and sounds like fun, especially the proclaimed "oneness" you get with the bike, useful for staying alive round town no doubt!
Ok now my question; I have read alot of the stuff about converting on Sheldon Brown etc, and feel like I could pull most of it off myself, however I am on a v tight budget and will be looking to buy parts off ebay, forums or any special deals. I was wondering if I could use your experienced heads to help me each step with finding which parts I need and how much to pay for them, where to compromise and where not to?
Your help would be greatly appreciated!