So....

it goes like this. The my fixie schwinn I've talked so much about is at another crossroads. It is running fine but I've liked the ride so much I want to go flip flop and mount some brakes. I talked to a buddy who can help me build a wheel up from scratch and with rim, spokes, hub, and cogs it will cost close to $140. Looking on Ebay they have low-end fixed/single speed bikes that sell for 300 with shipping included. I'm talking about the Dawes, Motobecane kinds of bikes....but really are they any worse than my Schwinn? Financially it would seem sounder to get a whole new ride, sell the Schwinn on Craigslist, and the difference would only be about 20 bucks more than building up a wheel. Makes sense, right? Well the problem is that the new fixie would rock 700s in place of the 27s I roll on my Schwinn right now. Anyone think 700s will make it through a Denver winter with ease? I haven't rolled the 27s in winter either but they really just feel much more stable.

I really love riding fixed and the only reason to go flip flop is the rides over 20 miles. Should someone be talking me out of the Ebay purchase or does it seem like a good idea even with winter looming in the background?

I don't know. Do you?