Originally Posted by
cyclotoine
I really would love a 1960s frame like this to run as a fixed gear. I am actually considering doing that with Corky. The fender eyelets, no braze-ons, good tire clearance... they're pretty much perfect. I know this one is pretty special but it wouldn't hurt it... right RIGHT? am I loosing it?
I don't think so...and it's not like you can't put the derailleur back on later. Weird builds are fun, and a lot of Italians turned their racers into city bikes after their careers.
The hard part is finding one!