Building a fixie

bonelessbread

I want to build a fixie but i'm not to sure where to get parts from like wheels and cranks. I already have my frame does anyone know anywhere to buy the stuff i need online?

Squidgy Black

Chainreactioncycles.com, adverts.ie, planet-x-bikes.com, tokyofixed.co.uk

rp

also: www.hubjub.co.uk, http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/

ford2600

bonelessbread wrote: »

I want to build a fixie but i'm not to sure where to get parts from like wheels and cranks. I already have my frame does anyone know anywhere to buy the stuff i need online?

Pay attention to getting your chainline right

SetOverSet

Id you're in Dublin,On Track Dublin on Cook Street.

http://www.ontrackdublin.com/

Squidgy Black

SetOverSet wrote: »

Id you're in Dublin,On Track Dublin on Cook Street.

http://www.ontrackdublin.com/

+1 the lads in On Track are dead sound and great help. If you drop in, buy an Ass-saver, little foldable mudguard, dead handy for the irish weather.

bonelessbread

Thanks for the reply's
I seen these on adverts would they be worth getting for the prize they are?
http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/new-fixie-set-of-wheels/2384335
Also anyone have any tips for painting and wen i'm putting everything together?

Squidgy Black

bonelessbread wrote: »

Thanks for the reply's
I seen these on adverts would they be worth getting for the prize they are?
http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/new-fixie-set-of-wheels/2384335
Also anyone have any tips for painting and wen i'm putting everything together?

They're just No Logo wheels, they go for around 90 a set on eBay. Heavy and not that durable. As for painting the frame, just strip it back, and make sure to keep the coats you spray nice and even. Do a couple of coats, wet sand in between each one. Make sure you get your chain line straight, as has been said. And if you plan on riding brakeless, which I don't recommend to someone new to fixed gear, get some decent foot retention, like cages and straps or BMX pedals with freestyle pedals which I prefer. I'd probably get straps even with a front brake to be honest.

Just take your time with the build, don't be afraid to post on here or ask your local bike shop of you're stuck or need a hand. And most of all, enjoy the ride when you're finished.

colm_gti

I built a singlespeed/fixie a few months ago....

I used a Stronglight Track 2000 chainset from planet-x with a matching bottom bracket, gave a perfect chainline with the halo aerorage rear wheel that I got from chain reaction cycles....an absolutely bombproof wheel!

Dexif

Brick lane bikes have some nice stuff

https://www.bricklanebikesshop.co.uk/

bonelessbread

I took a trip into town today and went into on track a set of wheels for 200 but that's without the cogs and tyres and such. I don't think the prize is to bad but I have never bought anything fixie related before what do you guys think?