Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Fixed gear build parts?

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thor0215
07-15-09, 08:30 PM
Alright so i am going to build a fixed gear, brakeless. Can anyone give me the full list of parts and components needed to have a complete bike?


Mattpatt
07-15-09, 08:36 PM
Buy a complete bike

thor0215
07-15-09, 08:44 PM
Buy a complete bike

I just want to know all the parts needed.


bicycle
07-15-09, 08:53 PM
http://i42.tinypic.com/35bwox0.jpg (http://ffffound.com/image/f4364f581ed7105de93eebb928299a237e67958e)

thor0215
07-15-09, 08:56 PM
I need actual list of parts!

kmoy2002
07-15-09, 08:57 PM
Frame
Fork
Headset
Wheelset
Rim Tape
Crank with Chainring
Bottom Bracket
Chain
Cog
Lock ring
Inner tubes
Tires
Seat post
Saddle
Stem
Handlebar
Handlebar Tape/Plugs
Pedals

bicycle
07-15-09, 09:00 PM
pedals, toe clips, toe straps
OR
clipless pedals, shoes, cleats

thor0215
07-15-09, 09:16 PM
Frame
Fork
Headset
Wheelset
Rim Tape
Crank with Chainring
Bottom Bracket
Chain
Cog
Lock ring
Inner tubes
Tires
Seat post
Saddle
Stem
Handlebar
Handlebar Tape/Plugs
Pedals

thanks is that EVERYTHING??

kmoy2002
07-15-09, 09:20 PM
Pretty much. Also add in the stuff the OP said depending if you like to ride clipless or straps.

Take a look at your road bikes. A fixed gear is basically a road bike without all the gears ie (shifters, cables, brake calipers, derailleurs, chainrings, cogs).

brron
07-15-09, 09:21 PM
geez, don't you hate it when these people demand so much?

thor0215
07-15-09, 09:22 PM
Pretty much. Also add in the stuff the OP said depending if you like to ride clipless or straps.

the OP?

kmoy2002
07-15-09, 09:27 PM
There is only one other guy that posted parts....in case you still don't get it, op meaning "other person" :)

thor0215
07-15-09, 09:33 PM
There is only one other guy that posted parts....in case you still don't get it, op meaning "other person" :)


right.

Dion Rides
07-15-09, 09:44 PM
Helmet.

PedallingATX
07-15-09, 09:52 PM
tools
grease
crank arm bolts (if not buying complete crankset)
chainring bolts ^^

time bandit
07-16-09, 12:24 AM
a clue

dsh
07-16-09, 08:16 AM
There is only one other guy that posted parts....in case you still don't get it, op meaning "other person" :)
OP in the internet forum glossary means "original poster", not "other person". Don't confuse people.

Yo!
07-16-09, 08:26 AM
Lol

djeucalyptus
07-16-09, 08:51 AM
this whole thread confuses me.

oldfixguy
07-16-09, 08:57 AM
My greatest concern when I read posts like this is if you have absolutely no idea what you need to build a fixed gear bike then how do you expect to build one that is safe? Fixed geared bikes are indeed simple machines which of course is one of their greatest assets. That said, simplicity can also be a deficit. You see, when something is brought down to the bare minimum then absolutely everything that is left must function properly. Getting it wrong can cost you dearly. Even the folks who know exactly what they are doing are taking a certain risk when they mish-mash a bike together.

Opinion time - If you don't know what parts you need to build a fixed gear bike then one of those parts should most definitely be a front brake at minimum. I'm not taking a cheap shot when I say if you don't even know what parts you need then you are absolutely guaranteed to not have the skills required to effectively (safely) navigate such an advanced machine and you do not want to learn those lessons as you go because the costs are just too high.

Zachee
07-16-09, 08:58 AM
Risers
Ourys
Streamers
Horn
Spokeys

Retem
07-16-09, 09:11 AM
a front brake if no a good medical/life insurance policy so that at least your folks can get some money from your mistake

obstacle
07-16-09, 09:21 AM
Alright so i am going to build a fixed gear, brakeless. Can anyone give me the full list of parts and components needed to have a complete bike?

Seriously? Wow, just wow. BFSFG has hit a new low. That is saying something.

das_pyrate
07-16-09, 09:38 AM
if you're a beginner, then i'd highly suggest installing a brake

fuzz2050
07-16-09, 10:28 AM
top tube pad,
fenders

2dois2b
07-16-09, 10:36 AM
My greatest concern when I read posts like this is if you have absolutely no idea what you need to build a fixed gear bike then how do you expect to build one that is safe?

QFT (that's 'quoted for truth' in internets speak)

I'd add:

sheldon
brown

Retem
07-16-09, 10:36 AM
you know it is better to buy a complete due to the step learning curve at which point you cross death and grave physical injury and become good at this

and another point is you don't know enough about the kind of bike or riding you will do to make wise choices

steveymcdubs
07-16-09, 10:41 AM
dude, i don't mean to be a dick but you've asked a handful of completely idiotic questions. do some research before you try to dive into this. there is a wealth of knowledge out there. don't worry about converting cervelos and just buy a complete.

and get a ****ing brake.

ichitz
07-16-09, 10:43 AM
http://www.instructables.com/id/Why-build-your-bike%3f/

ichitz
07-16-09, 10:44 AM
oh and this:
http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1741294

there's a thing called google. It allows me to find the above two links under 5 seconds.