Ok, been checking out all of the bikes on fixedgeargallery for a few months. I decided it was time for me to build my own. Bought a 87 or 88 Schwinn World. Got it cheap and it's steel. (cheapo steel evidently) Thought I'd just tear all apart and rebuild with minimal dollars spent. Wrongo.

First problem was the bottom bracket, no crank puller so I used a rubber headed hammer. Broke one of the races for the bearings. The cranks won't work, they're a solid Sugino 42 and 53 ring. Front brake is cheapo crap. Biggest problem was the freewheel hub. That thing is on tight, I still haven't gotten it off.

So looks like I'll need a crankset, a front brake, a hub for the rear and a seat.

Looks like this is going to be a long build, but so far it's been a blast. Kinda cool seeing the bike torn all the way down to the frame and trying to figure out what kind of parts to get to put it back together.

Also really makes me appreciate my old Vitus with the Shimano 600 stuff.