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I say it's not "ideal" for conversion to fixed gear, as it has vertical dropouts.
You would have to use a "magic gear" to run it fixed, which is far from ideal.
Sheldon Brown has a useful glossary for any terms you're not familiar with.
And a rear brake on a single speed (freewheel) is not "gay", it's both a legal requirement and rather sensible.
Scilly.Suffolk
Good morning all ... adrevporn - yes it is steel (via using the magnet test)
Scilly.Suffolk - I have a different opinion - it will make a great bike. Maybe I am not an 'expert' or as much of an enthusiast like you guys but I had an image / goal of the attached file - I do appreciate the minimalism of a skinny old skool peugeot frame (sexy as hell!!!!) But I like this style too - my daily ride is merely a single speed trek running on a Gates carbon belt drive. I've stripped off all of the gay crap (reflectors, back brake etc) swapped the front brake to the right side (for familiarity to a motorbike) but I love it and ride it daily!!!
I really dislike it when I'm 'advised' that something is not possible - just makes me want to do it anyway!!
I built the motorbike i've attached and all from the beginning it was like - don't do this and don't do that ....