Hello,

My name is Brian and I live in Denver, CO. I bought a fixed gear from a local supplier (bigshotbikes.com) that allows you to customize a fixie and they send you all of the parts. Time has passed and I've been interested in building my own bike.

I've been on ebay bidding on things and I finally got a few parts to start my project but I've quickly realized this is not as easy as my friends told me it was..

Frame: Leader 725TR (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leader-725tr...p2047675.l2557)
- color: seafoam green
- size: 55cm
- material: aluminum?
- year: I have no idea.. but I think all 725TR's are the same in regards to specs...

Fork: Leader I806A V2 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEADER-I806A...00733504298%26)
- color: seafoam green
- material: aluminum

Wheelset: Stars-Circle (https://www.cyclingdealusa.com/Fixie-.../zjs181cnc.htm)
- size: 700c (front and rear)
- width: 14.6
- depth: 43mm
- tires: 700cx23c to 32c
- teeth: 16

Questions:
- Is it ok to have 700c wheels for front and rear? I am seeing some people mix 700c and 650c
- I am looking at this eigthinch crank (https://www.ebay.com/itm/EIGHTHINCH-F...item2ebc89699b). Will this fit my frame and work with my rear wheel?
- are these the other things I need to buy:
- chain
- handle bars (and stem)
- seat post (and seat)
- pedals

Sorry for my noob questions, but reading random google articles and other peoples threads is starting to give me a headache..

TIA and Cheers!
- B

700c front and rear is the standard for road and track bikes.
Those cranks will work fine, you just need to make sure you get the right bottom bracket for them.
Aside from the things you mentioned, you will also need a headset (and the aforementioned bottom bracket).

thanks for replying, I feel better that I didnt already make a mistake..

in regards to headsets, are they all universal? If there is a fitment, am I matching it to the top steering tube of my frame or my fork?

Ignore that and anything someone that might ride on says.

Another question, how do the ratios come into play? My wheelset is 16 teeth, the crank is 160mm with 46 teeth. If I increased the size of my crank (ex. 170 and 48t), that would mean I would be able to go faster but building up initial momentum would be harder?

I see the description of the crank says I can only use a size: 1/8" chain (not 3/32). Will a 1/8" chain work with my wheelset?

good thing I already ordered 700c front and rear together

later down the road, I want to switch out my rear for a all white 700c aerospoke for the aethetics.. but i want to find a cheapo one

Check the "IF NEW HERE" sticky thread at the top of the forum for an index of threads with lots of great information, including gearing info.
1/8 refers to the width of your gearing components. 1/8 is wider than 3/32, making 1/8 chains compatible with cogs and chainrings of both sizes.
Headsets are not universal, so you may have to do a bit of searching to figure out what's compatible with your frame. It might help to browse around PedalRoom for similar setups and build lists to see what headsets other riders are using.

Leader 725 = FSA ZS-3 or similar.

Wrong frame to save money here.

Have you ordered that wheelset yet**********??

"Weight:?Front: 3 lb and 1.38 oz , Rear: 3 lb and 10.55 oz?(including hubs, spokes)"

I'm not trying to source dirt cheap stuff. just wanting to budget build my first bike and then continue building it up as I find the right deals. Thanks

I did order this wheel set already, its in transit

Something wrong ?

thanks for the information about the chain thickness

I will look into that sticky you mentioned. As a user of many different forums, I shouldve known better..

Are all FSA ZS3 headsets the same? Do they come in different fitments or something?

I've been reading through the "If new here: stickies and I'm having trouble finding the information about piecing a complete bike together..

Nothing wrong necessarily, but its just heavy.