Costs of a SS/Fixie
06-24-07, 11:16 PM
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Costs of a SS/Fixie
Hey guys, Ive been lurking on this forum for a while as I look for a SS (I dont think im ready for fixed yet). But I have a question before I finish continue my search.
How much does it cost to build up a SS? I've found some frames for decent prices and Im just wondering prices on the rest of it. Thanks guys.
How much does it cost to build up a SS? I've found some frames for decent prices and Im just wondering prices on the rest of it. Thanks guys.
06-24-07, 11:43 PM
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Well as with anything it all depends--as a general rule of thumb buying a "complete" is
cheaper than if you simply bought all the comparable components and frame and put it together
yourself, or so I hear--sounds like you need to make a spreadsheet and compare options
cheaper than if you simply bought all the comparable components and frame and put it together
yourself, or so I hear--sounds like you need to make a spreadsheet and compare options
06-25-07, 12:56 AM
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I spent $400 for a built bike... but that was after a huge discount. It was around $700 originally. My whole idea was... and still is, to swap out everything on there except for the frame. So, I still have the bike I want, but I'm just "perfecting" it in my own way. So far after 3 months, I've done the handlebars, brake levers, tires, and pedals. I've got a long ways to go but I'm in no hurry.
My advice to you is spend most of you money on a wheel set and frame.
My advice to you is spend most of you money on a wheel set and frame.
06-25-07, 07:36 PM
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what about swapping a ten speed over? I know about that site that tell you all you need, but my LBS doesnt know jack about SS/fixed.
06-25-07, 07:58 PM
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Stage I - SS conversion:
Paid $275 for my 12-spd Peugeot Ventoux in 1988.
Bought a threaded freewheel for $22 a few years ago.
Binned shifters, cassette, extra ring & derailleurs.
Total = $297
Stage II - Fixie conversion:
P.O.S. Vuelta XRP wheelset for $140.
Paid $275 for my 12-spd Peugeot Ventoux in 1988.
Bought a threaded freewheel for $22 a few years ago.
Binned shifters, cassette, extra ring & derailleurs.
Total = $297
Stage II - Fixie conversion:
P.O.S. Vuelta XRP wheelset for $140.
06-25-07, 08:57 PM
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It's not cheaper to get a complete, because you're buying new. Convert an old 10 speed and you're totally budget.
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anywhere from about 50$-2000$
Converting an old 10 speed is definetly the cheapest, and what i would personally recomend. youll ride it for a bit, make sure you like it before you spend the $$, and also have great fun zooming the spandex crew on your rusty cheap SS, i did mine myself, bined all the un needed parts, and used the freewheel,
Read this if you need anymore info
https://sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html,
Converting an old 10 speed is definetly the cheapest, and what i would personally recomend. youll ride it for a bit, make sure you like it before you spend the $$, and also have great fun zooming the spandex crew on your rusty cheap SS, i did mine myself, bined all the un needed parts, and used the freewheel,
Read this if you need anymore info
https://sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html,
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For some inspiration check out the budget conversions over at the fixed gear gallery.
There are som great bikes there that cost under $150.
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/cont...s/results.html
There are som great bikes there that cost under $150.
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/cont...s/results.html
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so how do you really know if your getting a decent bike to start with? I found a Scwhinn at a pawn shop that i really like. its lugged and all that jazz. I cant remember the name of it though its something III. ive ridden it a couple times and rides nice. fits me. and everything seems to work on it. the guys askin $100.
06-26-07, 12:44 AM
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make sure it has long enough dropouts
throw the name of the bike in the search function on bf see what ya get
throw the name of the bike in the search function on bf see what ya get
06-26-07, 10:11 AM
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look at the dropouts on a track frame (some people insist these are called
track fork ends)---there is about an inch and a quarter of travel or thereabouts--I don't have one in
front of me. The idea is that there is enough travel so that you can walk the wheel
back in increments to get the chain tight enough. Look up Sheldon Brown's website--
he has a huge discussion on fixed gear conversion unless I am mistaken. Older steel bikes have
forward facing dropouts that have a similar range of wheel positions. If you don't have enough
room to keep your chain tight this way then you won't be able to convert the bike to fixed without
an eccentric hub or some other workaround. Chain tension is critical on fixed gears--as is chain maintenance.
If you ride with no brakes and either break or lose your chain then you can't stop by skipping--
track fork ends)---there is about an inch and a quarter of travel or thereabouts--I don't have one in
front of me. The idea is that there is enough travel so that you can walk the wheel
back in increments to get the chain tight enough. Look up Sheldon Brown's website--
he has a huge discussion on fixed gear conversion unless I am mistaken. Older steel bikes have
forward facing dropouts that have a similar range of wheel positions. If you don't have enough
room to keep your chain tight this way then you won't be able to convert the bike to fixed without
an eccentric hub or some other workaround. Chain tension is critical on fixed gears--as is chain maintenance.
If you ride with no brakes and either break or lose your chain then you can't stop by skipping--
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cost a SS/Fixie: priceless
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Originally Posted by F.T.W
so how do you really know if your getting a decent bike to start with? I found a Scwhinn at a pawn shop that i really like. its lugged and all that jazz. I cant remember the name of it though its something III. ive ridden it a couple times and rides nice. fits me. and everything seems to work on it. the guys askin $100.
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06-26-07, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by blickblocks
Most Schwinns are crap. Check craigslist for a Univega, Miyata, Panasonic, Raleigh...etc. You should be able to find one under $40.
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Originally Posted by blickblocks
Most Schwinns are crap. Check craigslist for a Univega, Miyata, Panasonic, Raleigh...etc. You should be able to find one under $40.
I picked my frame up for $3 and have a couple thousand on it so far with zero complaints.
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under $350. eBay, CraigsList and some LBS specials. 98 Cannondale M50-SS conversion, 72 gear inch
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buy a old bike and tear off the stuff you don't need. stuff like headsets, seatposts, and stems can add up quick if you buy separately
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Originally Posted by kaiju-velo
++ on Miyata or Univega frames (made by Miyata in the 80s?).
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$9.44
That's how much I spent on the stamped cog for my fixie, a 12-speed conversion using a road rear hub and a lockring and BMX chain I picked up out of the trash bin at a local bike coop. But I got lucky.
That's how much I spent on the stamped cog for my fixie, a 12-speed conversion using a road rear hub and a lockring and BMX chain I picked up out of the trash bin at a local bike coop. But I got lucky.
