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Hey guys I want to build a fixie and was wondering what all the parts I will need to do so
I will be buying a frame, wheelset, crankset, stem, seatpost, seat, fork
What else do I need?
And whats the average cost for a bike shop to put it all together?

bottom bracket, headset, tires, tubes, handlebars, cog, lockring, pedals, grips

Piecing one together and paying someone to build it makes little sense. The fact you have no idea what you are doing makes even less sense.

Do yourself a huge favor and buy one already built up.

yep. bikes direct or DIY.

If you buy a completed road bike to convert you should only need at most a new crankset, bottom bracket, chainring, and back wheel/hub.

I used Craigslist and found a local guy that helps me out for pretty cheap. Never know how much knowledge is in the garage next door.

This sounds like the plot to Disturbia II.

shia labeouf rides a fixie now? god dammit...

its not even that hard. read or watch youtube vids.

Actually it makes a lot of sense coming from my point of view. First of all I get to pick out all my parts so I can get exactly what I want. Second of all I know how to build a bike I just don't got the tools to do so. Neither do my friends. Third of all my guess is it'd be cheaper to just have someone build it for me then do go buy the tools to do so myself.

Don't forget brakes!

Plus you are going to need tools! And some may be specific to the parts you are acquiring. So as has been said, if this is a first and only (last) type of project...do yourself a favor and buy a bike already built.

Or Rear Window... nice.

ok, I am building my convert and have done what I feel is a lot of reading here and sheldon. Why do you need a new bottom bracket? or are you saying you need one only when building a naked frame into a ss/fg?

CJ

new bottombracket for chainline issues/crank compatibility

also, OP aren't there bike shops where you can pay shoptime to use their tools in your area?

oh so only if necessary, My chainline is pretty damn straight with the help of spacers. Thx for the response.

If you created this thread because you weren't sure what else you needed, how strongly do you really feel about getting exactly what you want? Get something already put together, and then trade out/upgrade the couple pieces you care about. By selling off the stock stuff you replaced, this is still probably the most economical way to go.

You know how to build a bike up, but you can't look at a complete bike, look at the parts you have, and go, "hmmm, what's missing?" If you are asking what parts you need, tools are not the issue for building it up yourself.

A shop will probably charge between $60-$100, depending on the type of shop and how much they like you (seriously - at my old shop, if you are were a regular, we would just charge for a tune up and do it ($55), whereas someone off the street with a pile or parts purchased off the internet would get charged $100). For these prices, you can buy just about every tool you need to assemble a fixie.

Economic starter kit ($45):
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/145...--21-Tools.htm
There are other variations on this from other retailers, some are more, some might be less. This has what you need to do everything except install a headset.

You could also get a multitool like this ($17):
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/119...ti-17-Tool.htm
And then get assorted other tools as needed. This will get pricier, but you should still be able to get lots of what you need for under $100. Again, leave the headset for a shop. An actual headset press is pretty expensive, and if you screw this one up, your frame is probably shot.

Total price = just as much as getting a shop to do it all, if not a little more, but you also now have a box off tools to work on your bike.

OK, now you are really making no-sense what-so-ever.
You went from what I percieved as a 'total noob posting' - to a 'lazy expert replying' in a matter of 38 minutes.

Hands down you are going to end up with a sweeter bike AND more money in your pocket if you buy an off the peg bike. I'd bet my left nut on it.

Well after his car accident maybe he should be riding a bicycle around....

I was thinking about becoming a bicycle build consultant on Craigslist.

1. Frame & fork
2. Headset
3. Bottom bracket
4. Crankset (crank arms, chainring)
5. Chain
6. Wheelset (rims, hubs, spokes, cog, lockring, tires, tubes)
7. Seatpost (& seatpost binder)
8. Saddle
9. Stem
10. Handlebars (& handlebar wrap/tape)
11. Pedals (toe clips & straps)

LMAO:lol:

I know you're probably joking, but I think that's a good idea. I'm starting my first build right now, and it's taking longer than I expected compiling the parts and tools. In fact, I'd probably pay somebody off this board $50 or so to supervise me and provide all of the tools.

I'm lazy and busy, and that's a dangerous combo.

don't forget brakes! :lol:

ummmm...?.... If you don't even know what parts you need, hence you created this thread, how are you picking out what parts you want?

Werd, buy a cheap complete bike, then you'll figure out where to go from there