Originally Posted by carleton

To ID the frame, you should ask in Classic and Vintage: http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdispl...lassic-Vintage

Identifying bikes is common over there.

I wouldn't expect any help from them with regards to converting it to a fixed gear.


Conversions can be done cheaply, but those that are "done right" tend to cost more the the price of a decent new fixed gear. This guy has already spent $1,000 and he still needs: stem, tires (x2), tubes (x2), cranks, bottom bracket, chain ring, rear cog, seat post, headset. I estimate that he'll spend $1,800 total. But that's on the very high end of conversions. It's not uncommon for a "nice" conversion (not cheap, not bling) to cost $700 or $800 when it's all said and done.