I've been slowly accumulating parts since aquiring the frame anout 6-7 months ago. the stem showed up in the mail yesterday so I finally got to put her together. I've been biking since the 90's but always geared road bikes(or bmx as a teen). this is my first fixed gear. after an accident that left me needing a new frame i figured since i live in a flat city (nyc) now i dont need all those gears anymore. so i went the fixed route and so far so stoked on that decision.