wanna make first fixie
06-07-08, 01:37 AM
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wanna make first fixie
I have an old GT outpost trail 16" that i am considering making a fixie. A few questions. Should i even bother with this frame? I usually would ride a 18" frame (im 5'10") being 2 inches to small...what problems will this cause... Also i am wanting to do 700c wheels with a flip flop hub . What size Bottom bracket do i use?..Thanks for the help...
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https://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html
Will help you with the conversion.
I would get a frame that is the right size as well with horizontal drops etc
Will help you with the conversion.
I would get a frame that is the right size as well with horizontal drops etc
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I was kind of hoping to use this Frame 
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Get a frame more like this:
Reynolds 531 frame and fork, headset and stem included
Tange chromoly tubing
Raleigh International, nice chrome
Or even this:
Foundry Frameworks, Canadian track frame
Reynolds 531 frame and fork, headset and stem included
Tange chromoly tubing
Raleigh International, nice chrome
Or even this:
Foundry Frameworks, Canadian track frame
