Originally Posted by
carleton
Why is that? Don't get caught up in the hype that you need to build a "sweet fixie" from scratch. There are TONS of failed projects...and it looks like you are about to buy one that gave up on this frame and is selling it. If it's selling for $25, then either it's a POS or there is some fatal flaw with it. Seriously. No one sells a frame for $25 unless it's crap.
Building a bike from scratch when you don't know what you are doing and you don't have anyone to help you can (and *will* likely) be a frustrating experience. Do you have any tools? If not, add them to the list of things to buy. What tools do you need? Ahhhh...start a thread for that, too. How do you install __________ ? Make a thread for it.
I disagree. Unless you
really don't know what you're doing, go for it. And if you get stuck just go on Sheldon Brown's site for help. I've built up 4 FG/SS bikes so far and each one has been a fun learning experience. Yes, sometimes it was frustrating. But the end result was so much more meaningful than just buying a bike. Then again I'm one who likes to tinker and can't leave well enough alone. I probably enjoy building bikes as much as I do riding them.
Edit: sounds like you're off to a good start. Enjoy!