Hi all!

Looking for some clarity here as I've heard valid points from both ends of the spectrum. Here is the deal:

I came across a 1985 Miyata two ten (210) earlier this year and I have my heart set on converting it into my first fixie. I'm 6'1 with a 33 inch inseam and the frame is 57.5cm, a hair too small some might argue?

When I took the bike into my local bike co-op I was told that the geometry of a touring frame is not best suited for a fixie. I was a bit bummed out to say the least, so I asked for a second opinion from another bike mechanic after seeing numerous 210 fixies online.

The second mechanic told me that thinking you cant build a great fixie on a tour frame is "narrow minded", he did agree however that the bike might be a hair small for me, but added that the longer touring frame could make up for that by giving me a more aggressive riding position. His last words to me we're "if I were you I'd keep this bike".

So that's where I stand. Two opinions from two reputable mechanics.

I hear nothing but good things about the 210 frame (chromoly, triple butted) and It would be great if I could use this frame for my fixie, just so I wouldn't have to waste time selling it and looking for a comparable frame - but perhaps someone more knowledgable than myself on the topic can offer some advice.

Thanks for hearing me out!

Chat soon,
Sunny.