ok I want to get a vintage mans road bike that will fit me (i am 5'3") i want to strip it and repaint it a color of my liking and I want to make it into a single speed. I want it to be really clean and pretty and simple. I was thinking I would start off with just a junky bike that needs work. how much from start to finish would you estimate this would cost. I found a frame that is , so 80+ ?=?
EDIT***** it's not a frame but a whole bike. and I actually have a choice of three. one with a really nice brown leather seat that will go great with a mint green color for the bike, since it is a full bike do you think this will make it cheaper. since I don't have to start completely from scratch?
I want to fix up a bicycle, tell me what you think?
February 8th, 2010
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February 8th, 2010 - 7:04 am
Good going!! I think that the other answers missed the part about you converting it into a single speed. No problem. I think that you could build one up starting $250 if you shop around for parts. A lot of people are doing this. However, make sure that you do a thorough search on just a frame first. $80 seems a bit high for your project. You’re going to end up trashing the components that it currently has. If you search around, you may find a frame that’s all ready to be built up for less. However, if you’ve already purchased this one you’ll have to take the honors in stripping it down. Still not a problem as long as the end result is what you want. Get wheels with a singlespeed hub for cheap on ebay or craigslist (Vuelta wheels come to mind). That will be the most expensive part of your investment. Then go from there.Good luck.