First Fixed Gear (advice needed)
Okay, so I finally have the cash flow I need to finish this "winter" project of mine, namely, building a fixed gear bike myself. This is not going to be a track bike, I am not a tarckstar, I don't care if it's NJS certified or anything. I am not a weight weenie. Power to you if you are, but I can't afford to be. Road and paved trails. Fitness and fun and the occasional commute. That's it. If it helps, I'm about 5'10", 165lbs, about a 31" inseam.
So far I've already picked up:
Frame: IRO angus 53cm, black
Wheels: Formula fixed/fixed to DA28s F and R
Bars: Nitto Standard Road Drops, 25.4
Pedals: MKS Sylvan Track, MKS Clips
Seatpost: El-Cheapo
Headset: Shimano Ultegra (already installed)
And I'm nearly 99.9% sure of the following (if I should think twice about any of these, please let me know why):
Straps: Toshi Doubles, Black
Saddle: Fizik Arione, Antique Brown w/ Tape
Cog: EAI Deluxe 17t 1/8", DA lockring, MKS Chain Tensioners
Brakes: Don't know, don't care, will figure it out on my own soon enough.
And I'm totally lost on the following:
Crank and BB: Dear god... Okay, I think I've got it narrowed down to the Sugino 75, Soma Hellyer, and the Miche Primato. Soma is my budget choice, even though I know it can be had cheaper under other brands, but I want silver. Miche is my in between choice, I think it looks sharp as hell, but I'm unsure about the 135bcd; proprietary anything makes me think twice. Sugino 75 is my dream choice (even in my dreams I don't need a campy), but I'm totally lost on the BB. I want to go catridge. Toronto is dirty. This whole chainline thing is driving me up the wall. I've been searching for answers for weeks and have absolutely nothing conclusive to work with. Halp!
Stem: Can't decide between the Nitto Technomic and the alloy Jaguar. The Jaguar would be nice, but I'm not sure I'll be able to ride that low, even though my drops aren't super-deep. I've never had a quill stem before, so I was wondering, if I get the long tech, could I drop it down as low as the short one if I find I don't want/need the extra length? Would the only issue be added weight?
I would just like to do everything right without having to hang my head in shame going back to my lbs because "i ordar wrong partz!"
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.