Originally Posted by
PunctualAlex
chainline has nothing to do with the frame, it depends on the rear wheel, crank, and bottom bracket.
Road bike bottom bracket spindles are longer than track spindles. But also road bikes generally have 130mm rear dropout spacing. Track bikes have 120mm rear dropout spacing.
Originally Posted by
PunctualAlex
Also, "track specific" frames will have track geometry and won't be drilled for brakes and will generally make a miserable road-going fixed-gear for a first-time rider.
That's a function of the fork, not the frame.
That being said, if he's going to replace the BB and the cranks and chainring...then all he's got is a used frame, fork, and headset. Everything else will have to be purchased a-la-carte.
My point is that there are so many track/fixed/SS frames being manufactured these days (seems that every major and manufacturer makes one). Just start there, ride today and eliminate the wait and high expense. THAT is good advice for a first-time rider.
Save the project for your #2 bike.