Building my first track bicycle ever.

Hey, guys!

It's been already 5 months till then I started building this bicycle.

Still waiting for a new stem and handlebars. I do actually don't much about track bicycles it will be my first fixed gear bike. So here I will be posting some updates and would like to have feedback what should be better or maybe not looking good. :)

You're off to a good start! That frame looks really nice. NJS? And a MAX fork? Love the decals. Just spotted the hubs, Suzue right? I bet the sparkle stickers go perfectly with the frame decals.

Next time take some nice profile shots of the bike standing next to an even background, a wall or something!

looks really good, especially for a first build

Thanks! I just create a Pedalroom for this build. I will upload better photos later on. http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/baramon-29880

Lovely frame but white tires are an absolute no go imho. Especially with mirror finish rims like the ones you have.

Lovely frame but white tires are an absolute no go imho. Especially with mirror finish rims like the ones you have.

I dunno. In principle I agree with you; tyres should always be black. But it kinda works, especially with the white saddle (and if the tape/grips will also be white). It's different, it's hip hop. I think it's cool.

I can see your point, especially in combination with the holografic decals it really does scream Japan! Still, not my cuppa tea...

That frame is amazing.

Whatsit say on the washing machine?

Whatsit say on the washing machine?

BOSCH.

I got other parts and is not going so well as I thought. I put a comment in a picture.
Anyway, new cog looks great.

Here are closer pictures.

I do like a handlebars and stem, but I find out that fork I just bought it's wrong and I can find right one. Here is a part info:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201506926042?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201595629788?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Any idea?

@mazzy You need a different quill to ahead adapter. so you should look now for a shot ton that will sit flush at the headset, or i think factory5 does an oversized quill stem. or non oversized bars

https://wearefactoryfive.com/products/f5-titan-stem

or swap your bars for different size

You need a different to ditch the quill to ahead adapter.

What's wrong with the stem in the opening post? And why not just use 26mm bars so they fit that quill stem? I will never get why people buy a 1 inch frame with a threaded fork and then want to put a threadless stem on it.

or swap your bars for different size

There you go.

i agree the adapter is ugly as hell and straight out of anti land, was hoping he would take the easier option (swap bars)

And put some risers on it for Pete's sake!

Ahead adapter would match the white tires if you catch my drift...
Jk +1 for quill stem

I think boaring out the steerer is the only option.

It's finished! :))

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Black tyres would improve this no end.

Risers would improve this no end.

This is very close to being an epic fixie (in the best sense of the word), but you haven't quite stuck the landing imo.

Risers, a quill stem and maybe a bigger chainring and you're golden! Lovely change of pace from the usual suspects (frames and components). Very Japanese. Much wow.

Chain seems a little slack though. You might be able to remove a link and slam it in the frame.

Maybe engage in a little potatoshopping to give the man some guidance? ;)
and while you're at it, black tires, saddle bartape...

and while you're at it, black tires, saddle bartape...

Never!

I will not discourage his creativity and bravery to go against the mainstream 'rules'. Even though I suggested some changes, I respect his choice of components. I think overall it turned out cool.