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Do we have any thoughts on these. Just picked one up for next to nothing as something to ride whilst I work on another bike of mine. Pics to follow if anyone is interested.

Spoke to a local powder coaters today. Seems they reckon they can fill that dent prior to coating. So, Here is what I am planning to do. going to look on fleabay for something I can use for riding out the the offspring and I am going to make the Klein look nice as best I can. Will report...

Just a dint. but that bit in the centre is quite savage looking. I might give it a bit of a clean and have another look in the daylight. Its been there for about 9 maybe 10 years. not got any worse as far as i can remember. I don't suppose there there is anything can be done that is not...

areas im worried about are: [/img] And especially this dint in the downtube just above the bb Am i throwing good money after bad doing anything with this?[/img]

Should i pop some photos on? The paint is really bad in places. What i have been worried about is that it might flex too much and any new paint will go the same way

would one of these http://is00.thegumtree.com/image/big/26894608.jpg With lots of the paint flaking off be worth powder coating? If so we may be making a start with a project

Point taken.... :D So realistically. What should I budget for lets say a 90's steel affair (not awfully fussed about brand price more important than desirability) that is able to be ridden but very much in need to TLC?

Am i asking for the moon on a stick here? I am willing to listen to any advise/pointers on what something is liable to cost me. Cheers for nay help in advance....

Need a second mortgage for that sort of stuff though. A quick trawl of the BXX forum on here made my eyes bleed. Then when I thought how i treated all those bikes my parents bought me my heart bled..

Wanted for my first retro project a very cheap bike to learn all the required skills and techniques on before spending any serious money. Must be: Steel frame and rigid forks. 17 or 18 inch In a currently ridable condition to allow the odd ride to prevent losing interest. As cheap as...

Now that was some inspiration. something like http://images.americanlisted.com/nlarge/retro_mountain_bike_diamondback_160_southwest_10605041.jpg? I guess looking at the for sale the Konas are going to be more than i want to spend for a first retro.

The stuff i liked from way back when would have been a BMX. I have looked and there is no way I could afford or justify the dent in the family budget to scratch that itch. I also think i might look a little silly riding round the streets on one at at my age :D

Cheers once again chaps. Liked the Kona in the thread that was linked to. That is the era i am after. V brakes but would prefer rigid forks. Will pop an add in the wanted section.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Would it be rude to ask for potential pointers? Had an hour or so in the for sale section and not found anything that looks remotely suitable that is still for sale. Is it just a case of keeping an eye out and getting in first? or should I post in the...

Have been lurking for a while and admiring some of the beautiful bikes on here. Could anyone suggest or point me in the direction of a suitable bike to start out with. I think I have gleaned enough to know that I want something steel. A complete bike would be my preference. I would prefer it...

Thanks for the offer. I would have to say i was hoping for something that "looked" like something from my youth. That is a bit like the stuff i see the kids on in the street. DP freestyler would be dreams come true but I certainly can't afford the money that '80s bikes command. I guess I...

Gentlemen, First post I know but I have been lurking for a while now. Been off bikes since about 1985-6. Recently bought a MTB and been out on it a fair bit. Sadly it is not scratching the itch I have. I suppose I want to relive my youth and for that i am going to need a BMX. I looked in the...