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@ChrisDD
It's a new build - from scratch, having had my second bike stolen in 3 years (Whyte 805, Trek Madone 2.1) and I've decided to get a single gear one this time but build it myself.
I fell in love with the Langster Pro frame even though it's a track frame and frame/fork is not drilled for brakes.
What I have so far:
Specialized Langster Pro Track Frameset 2016
Cinelli Mash Bullhorn Road Handlebar
Miche Pistard WR Track Bike Wheelset
Continental Grand Prix 4000S II Folding Road 23c
SRAM Truvativ Omnium GXP Track Crankset 165mm 48T - Thanks @Scilly.Suffolk and @fixedPIl
SRAM GXP Team Bottom Bracket Tungsten English Thread
KMC K710 Single Speed Chain 1/8"
Sturmey Archer 1/2 x 1/8" Single Speed Freewheel
Shimano 105 5800 Brake Caliper Black
SRAM 500 TT Time Trial/Triathlon Brake
Specialized Romin Pro saddle
Specialized Comp Multi Stem 12 degree
Couple of things to consider:
I am a complete naive beginner yet not a clumsy guy but still
frame - it says 2014 on its sticker, 2015 on the box, yet sold as 2016! What is it?!
wheels not suitable for brakes - people use them with a front brake without issue
fork not drilled for brakes but I will sort that out
handlebars not drilled but will also sort this out as I will be using an internal routed brake
not concerned with warranty void - this bike will stick with me
8 mins commuting to work, possibly double in the future (one way) so not a hardened cyclist
I am still unclear about a few things:
will the chain fit or will I need a tool to take off links?
do I need a spacer on each side of the bottom bracket? I've researched and there are mixed opinions. BB shell is a Cr-Mo axle, 68mm x 103mm.
how to fix a bumpy tyre, especially where the valve is - have taken air out and watched some YouTube videos but still, couldn't fix it
cranks issue - the cranks will not spin unless force is applied but if I loose the drive side bolt a bit then the arms would spin easily, don't know what to do here
size of handlebars hole and where should it be positioned, I guess in the middle and the hole should be somehow angled towards the middle?
I bought that stem so I can adjust its angle if needed but I don't know, should I do it or not really?
Thanks!