Advice

[sinnett177]

I'd watch the for sale section for a week or two and see what comes up. You'll then have an apreciation of whats out there and what to pay. Just make sure you set yourself some rules regarding size, materials etc. I'd say clear of carbon as I don't trust old carbon, but that only IMHO. Try not to make a bike fit either, get the correct size or you'll just get annoyed with it after a bit.

 

[mvd1974]

I'd watch the for sale section for a week or two and see what comes up. You'll then have an apreciation of whats out there and what to pay. Just make sure you set yourself some rules regarding size, materials etc. I'd say clear of carbon as I don't trust old carbon, but that only IMHO. Try not to make a bike fit either, get the correct size or you'll just get annoyed with it after a bit.

I totally agree on that..

And if you don't have the need to begin with a complete bike and (also) like the fun of searching and building, than take your time and see what pops up on the internet and decide if it's what you like.
I know I started dreaming like that... bit by bit.. just watch the budget, 'cause it might get tempting once you're sucked up into the retro scene..

On the other hand: Being sucked up into the retro scene isn't something that sets you apart from the world. On this forum you'll see plenty others with the same 'disorder' and it's fun
I see you're quit new to the forum, so WELCOME to the madness

 

[legrandefromage]

Townsend 'Shitter' - remember that one well.

Rideable stuff for under £100 would bag you plenty of low end but cromo GTs Treks and Marins

£150 buys you usable but requiring TLC

£200 can buy you a bargain full susser or mint mid range with a bit of canny patience on ebay or the classifieds.

I did sell an Orange C16R for £99 - but that was a one off.