I got the bike for 10 dollars, and it wasn't functioning. Most of the parts were pretty badly rusted, to the point where they would have to be replaced, except for the frame oddly enough. The wheels are out of true and pretty badly rusted as well. I know it can be a long and expensive process, but its something that I really want to do, just for the experience of doing it more than anything. I already have an older road bike that I ride around town, but I'd like a single speed as well and since I have the time, it will give me something to work on and get me a lot of experience. I know it won't be the nicest thing, and I'm fully aware that I could get a brand new fixed or single speed for the same price as what I will probably put in to this, but what kind of experience will that get me? And it will be the same as the other 10,000 people who have bought that pre-built bike as well.

My boyfriend can definitely help me, but I sort of made a big deal out of doing it myself so even though I know he would love to help out, I'd like to see how much I can take care of myself before I ask him.

I think deep v's might be a bit much as well, although when the bike is painted they might not look too bad. The main reason I asked about then, besides the color possibilities, is that I've seen them mentioned in that size several times when I did my searching and so I was hoping there was a place that I could easily get them from, thats all, I'm definitely open to all kinds of other options.

And as for the fork, yes it won't seat on to the axle. The axles on the wheel that came on the bike are smaller than the ones I tried off of his Iro and the fork won't accept the larger axle. I'll try and measure it this afternoon like steveo requested, but hopefully I'm explaining it right now, maybe I'll try to take a photo to show it a little better.