Just incase anyone actually still cares or has read through this entire thread. I have finally completed my very first fixed gear conversion. This one was from the original title here "1986 Trek 560 = Solid Fixie Conversion?". I purchased the bike for $90.00 from a guy who got into mountain biking after riding this trek since he purchased it in the 80s. I found out from vintagetrek.com that it was actually an 84 Trek 560 by checking the serial number on the bottom bracket shell.


Here is the before...





Here is the after...




I ending up replacing the bottom bracket, crank set, wheels, tires and handle bars. The frame was somewhat rusty so I stripped, sanded, primed and painted it all myself with store bought spray paint. Most of the parts were scavenged from either this bike or parts I had from other bikes along the journey. I am a complete newbie so this was totally a learning experience. Thank you to everyone here for the help and suggestions throughout the project. Please leave questions and comments on the project here! Thanks.