Newbie trying to get into Road Cycling

[jimbogarner]

Hi,

A little introduction to myself - I have always loved watching cycling - especially the 3 main ones, however, I have never been able to afford to actually take it up myself. I enter competitions left right and centre to try and win a bike but no such luck, however, I have decided this year I am going to buy a bike (Albeit an extremely cheap once!), even if it is 40 years old and rusting, I am going to do it just to allow me to finally get into it!

I am hoping some of you guys will know some inside places to try and find some cheap road bikes - I have found a few on the usual suspects, Ebay/Preloved, however, I can't seem to find very much.

If anybody knows some cheap places where I could find some to allow me to take up my passion properly then that would be great also any tips/advice on what to expect (Other than a lot of pain )

Thanks,

James

 

[vickster]

What is your budget?

Maybe biggs862 on this site can help - specialises in retro steel roadbikes

 

[jimbogarner]

Unfortunately my budget is small as i said, I really couldnt afford to go past £100, however, I would like to spend as little as possible really. I found a couple of decent cheapies on Ebay but unforyunately they were gone beforr I got chance to email them!

I will see if I can track down the person you mentioned and see whether they can help.

Thanks

 

[vickster]

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/reynold-531-frame.136278/#post-2571317

This chap may part with his new buy, seems to be concerned by the price

 

[steve52]

when i was ten i made bikes up from bits i pulled out of canals rivers and skips,today i would put a small add in a local paper pleading my case, i bet someone would give you one rather than bin it. i just bought a bso and sorted it for my daughter in law,total cost includeing bits 15 pounds

 

[vickster]

Make more posts and ask in the classifieds. Try the local tip?

 

[Pieface]

Where abouts are you? I've just upgraded so may have one for sale soon

 

[Saluki]

Have you got a 'bike start' scheme near you? Hubby found a 56" steel Sun Solo road bike (c.1976) for £60 in good condition, all serviced and everything. Also somewhere like cycle recycle might be helpful too.

 

[jimbogarner]

Hi,

I live in Peterborough.

How easy/hard is it to build a bike up? I have found a bike for sale for £45 which is a 1970s 5-speed road bike (Fully functioning). I am a hands on person, however, never with bikes so I wouldn't have a clue where to start, would I be better to buy a newer frame and then add parts to it as and when?

I will post in the classifieds as well to see if anybody is wanting to get rid of something which is taking up storage!

Thanks for all your help guys

 

[Baggggerz]

Just had a quick look on ebay and there are plenty there in budget that will get you on the road. You could also try Gumtree or Swapz as people have bikes simply laying around and want next to nothing for them.