Originally Posted by
hanjin
And fork. I got them for free, I'm trying to build up a decent fixed gear. I've got a bit of cash set aside for this project, I'm just looking for some components to use. I've never built a fixie.
The stock fork sucks when used with brakes, if you are planning to use them.
How much are you planning to spend? I have about $1200 into my bike including the original cost of the bike, so you should be able to build something great for under $1000.