Originally Posted by
chriskmurray
Going with a UK builder would make more sense anyways!
Since you are in the UK, Hope hubs should be very easy to find and are very durable and always a safe option.
If fund allow it you could always save the Phil hubs/wheel as a goal for when you start to loose weight and get stronger on the bike. For what it is worth, there are builders out there that could build you a bike strong enough but simply having gears and the option for wider tires will probably make you much more comfortable than on a track bike.
I think you're right. I rode bmx throughout the mid-skool era, and after a huge gap, really was smitten by the idea of a single speed/fixed adult sized bike (I'm 6'5") Similarly, I have a residual desire for parts as good as I can just about not afford.
I'm picking the bike up on Sunday, so will inevitably start off on the factory spec, I hope if they do pop, they do so gently.