Ideas for my first retro bike please. (now purchased!!!!)

[TimmyMTB]

So, my Trek Fuel 80 was stolen the other day and I need a new bike. I was going to go retro anyway and have 2 bikes but 1 retro one will do

I initially have a ton to spend and in another month about £150 for upgrades and so on.

Would by hugely grateful if I could get some suggestions on what would be a good starting point, ideally a light frame and also bearing in mind I will be doing TORQ in your sleep at the end of August.

Thanks in advance guys!

 

[coomber]

Go for something mid 90s with 1 1/8th headtube as easiest to upgrade decently ie stems, headset etc.

For that budget you can get a tidy saracen, or if lucky, orange.

 

[maverick]

One simple word for you, one that will be honoured on Retrobike and that you will always look upon as the best decision ever made:

'Alpinestars'

 

[Chris]

A nice orange here and it's in Leeds too: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=125603

 

[TimmyMTB]

A nice orange here and it's in Leeds too: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=125603

If the frame was an inch or 2 bigger I would be all over that!!!!

 

[BoyBurning]

I might suggest waiting a month then hitting with the full 250.

For that price you could get a decent sorted early 90s stumpie ready to go.

You've got all the time after for upgrades, and that would be a good basis, probably with a near complete m730 or similar groupset allowing you to change bars / stem / etc as your fancy takes you and your wallet allows.

BB

 

[paininthe]

A nice orange here and it's in Leeds too: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=125603

If the frame was an inch or 2 bigger I would be all over that!!!!

Come and have a sit, they are long. Could sort it out with nice Pace forks. Also a very maybe, dynatech to have a try on.

I'm LS15 and about on sunday.

 

[TimmyMTB]

A nice orange here and it's in Leeds too: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=125603

If the frame was an inch or 2 bigger I would be all over that!!!!

Come and have a sit, they are long. Could sort it out with nice Pace forks. Also a very maybe, dynatech to have a try on.

I'm LS15 and about on sunday.

LS15, that is way too close for my liking!!!!!!! I live near the Devon!!!!

Am working on Sunday unfortunatley but Monday evening I could come and have a look?

 

[brocklanders023]

First thing to decide is what era and brand you fancy. With your budget you should be able to pick up something tidy. What size are you after?

 

[paininthe]

Am working on Sunday unfortunatley but Monday evening I could come and have a look?

pee emmed you