jasyolk
05-30-10, 01:14 PM
Hello.
I've been lurking around Bike Forums for a while, mostly doing research on building a bicycle.
After riding a friend's fixed gear bike, I am now in the process of building one.
I have found parts that I want online and was wondering if you guys could give me some guidance on how well this will work (eg. if the parts would be compatible or other recommendations).
Feel free to criticize my choices but my budget's about $600-$700 and I have certain color scheme in mind (chrome fork/stem/handlebar/seatpost, black frame/crank/hubs, white wheels, leather color saddle/straight bar).
Here's what I've found online so far
- Pake Track Frame 55cm $185
http://www.bikeparts.com/search_results.asp?ID=BPC136473
- Soma Chrome lugged straight steel track fork $110
http://www.bikeparts.com/search_results.asp?ID=BPC136163
- Velocity Deep-V White with Forumula hubs $190
http://cgi.ebay.com/VELOCITY-DEEP-V-TRACK-FIXED-GEAR-WHEELSET-WHEELS-WHITE-/350359614565?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51930f7465#ht_2702wt_804
- Andel Economy Crankset 46T 144bolt circle $65
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_193_660&products_id=6865
- Andel Cobra BB - 68x110 $20
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_247_1708&products_id=9452
- KMC - 1/8" white chain $8
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_1486_1488&products_id=2521
I feel like these are the main things that I need, I am still searching for chrome seatpost/straight bar/stem, leather colored saddle, chrome/black pedals
I know this is a bit long but I would appreciate your advice/recommendations, perhaps I am spending too much money?
Thanks for all your help!
I've been lurking around Bike Forums for a while, mostly doing research on building a bicycle.
After riding a friend's fixed gear bike, I am now in the process of building one.
I have found parts that I want online and was wondering if you guys could give me some guidance on how well this will work (eg. if the parts would be compatible or other recommendations).
Feel free to criticize my choices but my budget's about $600-$700 and I have certain color scheme in mind (chrome fork/stem/handlebar/seatpost, black frame/crank/hubs, white wheels, leather color saddle/straight bar).
Here's what I've found online so far
- Pake Track Frame 55cm $185
http://www.bikeparts.com/search_results.asp?ID=BPC136473
- Soma Chrome lugged straight steel track fork $110
http://www.bikeparts.com/search_results.asp?ID=BPC136163
- Velocity Deep-V White with Forumula hubs $190
http://cgi.ebay.com/VELOCITY-DEEP-V-TRACK-FIXED-GEAR-WHEELSET-WHEELS-WHITE-/350359614565?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51930f7465#ht_2702wt_804
- Andel Economy Crankset 46T 144bolt circle $65
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_193_660&products_id=6865
- Andel Cobra BB - 68x110 $20
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_247_1708&products_id=9452
- KMC - 1/8" white chain $8
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_1486_1488&products_id=2521
I feel like these are the main things that I need, I am still searching for chrome seatpost/straight bar/stem, leather colored saddle, chrome/black pedals
I know this is a bit long but I would appreciate your advice/recommendations, perhaps I am spending too much money?
Thanks for all your help!
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