New to the cycling world and need a bike!

[Ricki]

Hi everyone.

Names Ricki and I'm a newbie to the cycling world. I have been online to look for a bike and I really want a retro looking single speed. However being a tight arse, and because I have a baby on the way, i dont want to spend alot. I really like the look of the charge plug but I cant afford that new. Is anybody selling a charge plug? Or can anybody recommend a ss under say 350? Thanks a bunch!

 

[Saluki]

Hi & Welcome.

Odd as it may sound, that Cash Converters shop sells bikes. I have seen a couple of very nice fixies in the window of our local branch lately. If our backwater has them, surely other branches must get them too. Also Gumtree is a good place to find bikes but I would check for receipts etc from the vendor as I have no doubt that not all second hand bikes for sale are legally obtained.

 

[vickster]

Try eBay too, checking the provenance of the bike

Also google around as you can often find a previous years model at a discounted price

 

[Ricki]

Hi Saluki.

Thanks for the information really appreciate the help. I have a cash converters near me ill be sure to have a look.

 

[Ricki]

Thanks vickster. Had a look on google because a friend told me to do just that. But really hard to find any previous models. Really want a ss with a retro look. They are soo nice!!

 

[goody]

Steel specialized langsters look nice, I think they sold new for about £400. Theres a couple on ebay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-Spec...1167824235?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item2a2e719d6b

 

[vickster]

Evans and other retailers do interest free credit which may work

Have a look at Edinburgh bicycle company, they have a SS in their own range

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/pro...-13?bct=browse/bicycles/commuter-hybrid-bikes

 

[Ricki]

Goody thanks for the tip. The langster looks gorgeous. However as I am 6ft7 I fear the 49cm frame on that ebay item might be too small. Does look good in that red colour though.

 

[jefmcg]

Seeing you live in Twickenham, let me point out the wonderful maintenance nights run by LCC http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/category/events/ - very helpful if you decide to buy something second hand.

I'll probably go next week in Mortlake to replace my chain and cassette.