We should have a contest for who can build up the cheapest fixie possible.

Rules:

1. No parts out of your personal junk box, or taken off one of your existing bikes.

2. No gifts or 'special deals' from your friend's junk box or bikes.

3. No x-tra special employee discounts if you work at an LBS.

All parts must be purchased from somewhere. Thrift store, online store, craigslist, yard sale, etc. The point is that they have to be things that just anyone could come and buy, available to the general public.

Then you could have categories, like "Cheapest Overall", "Best bike for less than 50$", "Best bike for less than 100$", "Most Expensive Overall", etc.

could be fun!

peace,
sam