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Old 03-30-07 | 12:27 PM
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Newbie questions on IRO parts

Ive been obsessively searching these forums lately, as I am a newly converted fix gear rider after my roommate started riding his pista.

I already bought and have in my possession a 50 IRO Mark V frame, and am in the process of getting the rest of the parts. Here is what I am thinking so far...

1) http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...oducts_id=1365

^^ are these cranks the same as the rd2 messenger suginos, since the rd2s are what I am looking for. and is this a good price for the cranks and chainring?

2) http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...roducts_id=656

^^ is this a good BB for me since I am a new rider but do wish to upgrade as little as possible. The price is real attractive and I was just wondering if it was a good "bang for the buck" BB

If not what should I select that is a good value from the ones nashbar has to offer that is similar or not too much more in price

http://www.nashbar.com/results.cfm?c...it=y&pagename=

3) I saw a great deal on a s-8 cranecreek headset from nashbar.com a while back, for 29.99 actually. They seem to not have it anymore, but should I wait for a deal like that to come back or is the s-6 @ 34.99 just a good of a deal, and worth to get now?

4) I am having a very hard time deciding on a wheelset. Any suggestions for a good one keeping in mind I would ideally like to spend 100-150$? Despite all my research I am clueless on this aspect.

Should I order it online or just get it built around my area for 20-30$ more than online would be?

Thanks for your advice guys, really would help!
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