I have been considering building a singlespeed mountain bike, and have come across this setup on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-SS-Single-Speed-Frame-Fork-HS-Stem-Bar-Crank-Post_W0QQitemZ150132388314QQihZ005QQcategoryZ98083QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Ideally, I'm looking to first - experiment with bike building (total newb), and also experiment with single-speed, which I've never ridden. I don't want to spend terribly much, $350 or less total, and would like to end up with a rig that should hold up to some good abuse on the trails.
Would I be better off with a Motobecane Outcast for $340 shipped?
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-MOUNTAIN-BIKE-SINGLE-SPEED-FIXIE-COMMUTER-TRACK-ETC_W0QQitemZ140129095240QQihZ004QQcategoryZ98083QQcmdZViewItem
I know neither of these options are the BEST - I'm not looking for the best, just something that will rock for the money.
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-SS-Single-Speed-Frame-Fork-HS-Stem-Bar-Crank-Post_W0QQitemZ150132388314QQihZ005QQcategoryZ98083QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Is this a pretty good start for a singlespeed project? What else would I need - wheelset (can I use any wheel with a 135mm hub?), brakes, saddle, a bunch of spacers and a rear sprocket, handgrips, pedals, tires...anything else? All that stuff can be had relatively cheaply, correct?Specifications: You are Bidding on a Sweet Dirt Research Columbus tubing 18" frame and fork kit. We are now getting may requests for different frame sizes - So with that in mind, we could switch out the frame size for another and if so, there may be slight differences due to production runs in cable routing, rear stays or dropouts but basically the same frame. Kit includes - Tioga 1-1/8" threadless headset, Dirt Research Alloy Threadless Stem (you pick the length - 130, 140, 150mm), Dirt Research Super Light aluminum bar 560mm length, Dirt Research Super Light aluminum Seat Post (sorry, forgot to get that one in the picture - but go to about me and that link will show you the post along with many other items and their normal closeout price, Shimano DX Single Speed 175mm Crank w/38t - we will add a 34t so you could mount both at the same time for use with a front Derailleur or just one ring. (Cranks were originally for Tandems but have been professionally helicoiled for SS - We sell just the crank set up for auction with buy it now for $35.00), Rear Derailleur chain tensioner. Frame material is Columbus Thron Sweet Italian tubing - S bend rear stays - Ritchey investment cast rear dropouts, DT has bolt brazeon for bolt on front Shimano derailleur or could be used with clamp type. and fork is 4130 Tange Cr/mo. Color is a beautifull Teal Green with clear coat. Closeout price if you add all items = $347.00 - Normal retail approx. $500.00.
Ideally, I'm looking to first - experiment with bike building (total newb), and also experiment with single-speed, which I've never ridden. I don't want to spend terribly much, $350 or less total, and would like to end up with a rig that should hold up to some good abuse on the trails.
Would I be better off with a Motobecane Outcast for $340 shipped?
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-MOUNTAIN-BIKE-SINGLE-SPEED-FIXIE-COMMUTER-TRACK-ETC_W0QQitemZ140129095240QQihZ004QQcategoryZ98083QQcmdZViewItem
I know neither of these options are the BEST - I'm not looking for the best, just something that will rock for the money.