Currently trying to build a fixed gear.
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 14
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Currently trying to build a fixed gear.
Its been a while since ive been on these forums. I had a GT road bike and got hit last year by a truck. I feel that I need to get back on a bike so I just bought a eighthinch scrambler frame off of ebay. I just want to know exactly what pieces i need to complete my build? If someone could help break down what else needs to be bought besides the frame I would really appreciate it.
Thanks!
Thanks!
#2
モㄥ工匕モ 爪モ爪乃モ尺
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: LA San Gabriel, California
Posts: 2,135
Bikes: Custom frame
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
fork?
wheelset
cog
lock ring
seatpost
saddle
bottembracket
crankarms
chainring
chain
headset
stem
handlebars
brakes
tires
TOOLSSSSSSS
LUBBBBBBE
hmm, lights
pedals
wheelset
cog
lock ring
seatpost
saddle
bottembracket
crankarms
chainring
chain
headset
stem
handlebars
brakes
tires
TOOLSSSSSSS
LUBBBBBBE
hmm, lights
pedals
#3
かわいいサイクリスト
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: San Gabriel, CA
Posts: 210
Bikes: Eighth Inch Scrambler v3
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
i have the scrambler frame, and it comes pretty bare. all it has is frame/fork, headset, and seatpost+clamp. you'll need:
edit:dang it richie beat me to it
- BB
- cranks
- wheels
- stem
- handlebars
- brakes(if y ou run them)
- seat
- pedals
- clips/straps
- tube/tires
- chain
edit:dang it richie beat me to it
Last edited by guitarmankyle; 01-31-11 at 02:36 AM.
#5
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 14
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
By the way what is the deal with things such as https://cgi.ebay.com/2010-ORIGIN-8-68...item1e6111b429
What does the 68, 73mm mean for the bottom bracket? as well as when im buying a crankset i see one that is 165mm 46? Is there a good combo setup?
What does the 68, 73mm mean for the bottom bracket? as well as when im buying a crankset i see one that is 165mm 46? Is there a good combo setup?
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Backwoods of Ontario
Posts: 2,152
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
The 68mm or 73mm is the width of the BB shell.
For a current road/track bike it is almost guaranteed to be 68mm, English threaded.
The 165mm is the length of the crankarms. The correct length is dependent on the length of your legs. Average people seem to do well with with lengths from 165mm to 175mm. Shorter cranks can help avoid pedal strike when cornering, a consideration when riding fixed.
For a current road/track bike it is almost guaranteed to be 68mm, English threaded.
The 165mm is the length of the crankarms. The correct length is dependent on the length of your legs. Average people seem to do well with with lengths from 165mm to 175mm. Shorter cranks can help avoid pedal strike when cornering, a consideration when riding fixed.
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Berwyn Heights, MD
Posts: 220
Bikes: Leader 722ts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
dont forget the brake lever(s), headset spacers (if needed), chainring bolts, crank arm dust caps, brake cables and cable housing, bar tape and bar end plugs, and foot retention (cages/straps or retrogression/holdfast type straps (if any of these don't come with something purchased above)