Originally Posted by CliftonGK1
The Cross-Check is the other frame I've been looking at for my build. I like the geometry on both, but for a SS/FG I like the track ends on the IRO better than the horizontal drops on the Surly.
I'm having my guy at the LBS build me a set of 36h 3-cross Deep V's laced to Phil KISS-Off hubs. The wheels should hold up to any Sasquatch abuse I can throw at them.
I have a Cross-Check. It's a great frame, but I ride it geared so the horzontal drops are fine. My fixie is an old road bike with horzontal drops. Getting the right chain tension is a pain sometimes. Track ends would be nice.
As far as the wheels, 36h, hand built on a single speed are about as solid as solid can get. One nice thing about singlespeed/fixed gear is that your wheel isn't dished like a geard bike so it can be a lot stronger.