Fixed gear/ track bike builds

[C.Raynes]

this is true lol i mean almost all my buddies with proper cars ride aswell

[runningpanda]

I doubt I will post pics of my bikes now. Ya'll got some sexy bikes.

[ThatEF9kid]

im looking to build myself a fixie for a campus crusing bike and i came across a frame for cheap sale locally, its a vintage CCM formula 1 frame, anyone know if its good to build on?

[MaxBell]

You can build a fixie out of any frame, however there are a few things that make it easier.

1. Horitontal drop outs.



This makes taking slack out of your chain a lot easier.

2. A front front crank/bottom bracket that is not too far out from the frame. This way your chain line is straight.

Other then that, anything can be done for some time and money.

[C.Raynes]

well.. what i would do is buy a set of fixed wheels.. and just throw them on the bike and if worse comes to work you can just scoop up a real fixed frame for cheap. but you shouldnt have a problem building on your current setup.. just like stated you may have a bit of trouble setting your chain tension.. but you can make it work..

[ThatEF9kid]

ok and also if i got a totally new bike what size would be best for me im 5'11" a 48cm or a 53cm?

[C.Raynes]

id measure your inseam.. but unless your oddly proportioned the 53 would be much better. I'm like 5' 9"ish and ride a 53 very comfortably.

If you want a cheap nice wheel set check out ebay. My buddy got a set of these and I was pretty surprised how nice they actually were.

http://cgi.ebay.com/WEINMANN-DEEP-V-TRACK-FIXED-GEAR-WHEELSET-WHEELS-ORANGE-/140516674357?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20b7724b35

Sealed bearings and for under $150 you cant go wrong... And if you want to really go crazy take them to your LBS and have them just tension the spokes and true the wheels again so the spoke tension is perfect and the wheels will be pretty damn awesome

[mican]

Anyone on here who rides fixed in the bay area? a group ride would be nice...
Btw MaxBell is that your cinelli vig?

[PHAS3D]

Anyone on here who rides fixed in the bay area? a group ride would be nice...
Btw MaxBell is that your cinelli vig?

bay area? all you should have to do is walk out side and be able to partake in a group ride...

[MaxBell]

Anyone on here who rides fixed in the bay area? a group ride would be nice...
Btw MaxBell is that your cinelli vig?

Was. I got hit by a car, took the insurance money and bought a Lemond frame and built it up.

[runningpanda]

Here is mine. Getting gold bullhorns tomorrow, saving for a front 700c wheel.

[mican]

bay area? all you should have to do is walk out side and be able to partake in a group ride...

HAHAH yea you would think that... im in the suburbs of San Jose though not San Francisco.... its a different story here

[87e30]

I need some new handle bars, not sure what I'm after. I didn't build this... but I do love it.

[ho4sho]

Here is mine. Getting gold bullhorns tomorrow, saving for a front 700c wheel.

nice man, i like the bars you got on there now. They look like moto drag bars.

[runningpanda]

They are bars from the nishiki when it was a hybrid. I just flipped them and gave them some flashy grips haha.
It's got a long way to go, though.