Originally Posted by
benfit
I have an old sprts/racing/traveling bike in my possesion and I am kind of sick of it all the time jumping gears. So yea, i decided i want to make my bike a fixed gear bike. I'm not totally dumb with mechanics and technique + i am a little low on money, so I think that I am going to make it myself. What should I start with, is there any online store where you could guide me trough the parts I need to buy? And how much could all this fun cost?
Somehow I think fixing your jumping gear issue will be cheaper than converting to a proper fixed drivetrain.
Esp after you throw in the price of the Illudium Q36 Explosive Space Modulator.