Building a fixed gear HELP NEEDED
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Building a fixed gear HELP NEEDED
Building a fixed gear and I need some help with fitting questions/parts.
I so far have a Leader 721, S300 Courier, EAI Deluxe track cog - 1/8" - 17t, Dura Ace lockring
I don't know what will fit what on the frame so..
Can you guys recommend me some cheap long lasting pedals, wheelsets, BB, fork (preferably under 120), tires, chains, headset, and seat post?
As long as they get the job done, last me a long time, and are cheap (no carbon fiber forks that will cost me 200 dollars) then that's all I need.
I'm trying to get this bike under 700 dollars. Thanks guys.
I so far have a Leader 721, S300 Courier, EAI Deluxe track cog - 1/8" - 17t, Dura Ace lockring
I don't know what will fit what on the frame so..
Can you guys recommend me some cheap long lasting pedals, wheelsets, BB, fork (preferably under 120), tires, chains, headset, and seat post?
As long as they get the job done, last me a long time, and are cheap (no carbon fiber forks that will cost me 200 dollars) then that's all I need.
I'm trying to get this bike under 700 dollars. Thanks guys.
#3
if you're trying to get it in under $700, is that to say $700 on top of what you already have in it? If not, what do you have in the frame, cranks and cog?
I'd say if you really have no idea about any of the other parts, you're wasting your time and money and you should think long and hard about selling the frame, cranks and cog [lol] and learning like the rest of us did- by buying a complete bike and either fixing it as it breaks or taking it apart in the wintertime out of boredom and building it back up.
Long story short, get a kilo TT.
And budget for brakes.
I'd say if you really have no idea about any of the other parts, you're wasting your time and money and you should think long and hard about selling the frame, cranks and cog [lol] and learning like the rest of us did- by buying a complete bike and either fixing it as it breaks or taking it apart in the wintertime out of boredom and building it back up.
Long story short, get a kilo TT.
And budget for brakes.
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Dan, I've thought about buying a Kilo beforehand. I want to build a completely new bike. I don't have experience so this is my opportunity to learn. I just need some help from you guys telling what I should buy for the bike. What will and won't fit on the bike.
#5
Chain: https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...10sl-chain-1-8
wheelset: https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...track-wheelset
BB: https://www.bikewagon.com/sram-gxp-te...FeaDQgodk2UAzQ
tires: https://www.retro-gression.com/category/components-tires (take your pick)
headset: https://www.retro-gression.com/product/vp-comp-headset
seatpost: https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...djust-seatpost
fork: https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...803-steel-fork
pedals+Strap/cages: https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...-pedals-silver + https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...s-straps-combo
wheelset: https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...track-wheelset
BB: https://www.bikewagon.com/sram-gxp-te...FeaDQgodk2UAzQ
tires: https://www.retro-gression.com/category/components-tires (take your pick)
headset: https://www.retro-gression.com/product/vp-comp-headset
seatpost: https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...djust-seatpost
fork: https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...803-steel-fork
pedals+Strap/cages: https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...-pedals-silver + https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...s-straps-combo
#7
https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...2-crankset-48t
matching BB: https://www.ebay.com/itm/68-x-103mm-B...-/120806442631
I'm 100% positive that everything will fit, except the fork/headset. You should Ask Scrod. He's a Leader dealer.
#9
The ones shaped like bullhorns have always worked for me [unless it's some proprietary aero shaped tubing, the brand makes VERY little difference]. Just make sure the clamp diameter matches the stem.







