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I'm looking to build a sub 7kg fixed gear on a budget of around £500 ($656), think it could be possible?
Now, before anyone tells me that I should look to lose some weight myself or get stronger; this build is purely for fun! (I assure you I'm lightweight as is). A plan for a future winter project.
I'm trying hard to find a frame, preferably aluminium, with pretty narrow looking tubing. Everything I've found so far is either the wrong shape or way out of budget, I'm in love with the look of the Kagero and the Cinelli Gazzetta. If anyone knows of frames a similar shape and lower price point I'd really appreciate a link. I'd probably strip the frame to claim some g's back so colour isn't top priority.
I'm also stuck a bit on wheels. I've seen on other threads on the site that hand building sets seems the way to go for a balance of cheap and light and stiff. If not hand built, I've been looking at Miche Pistards, bad move?
I'll probably get a lot of the finishing items from china, lightweight and cheap are the main goals of this project after all. Bars would be bullhorns, pedals most likely Shimano SPDs for easy transfer from my road bike to the fixed. I have a 91g carbon saddle lying around which I'd stick on, and a new set of Continental gatorskins (25mm). I also have a Leader i805tr fork from a previous bike, so these parts don't have to be accounted for in the price.
I might sound like a complete newby, I realise, but building a fixed bike based on weight is not something that I've had a whole lot of experience with. I built up a Leader 735 a few years ago but ran out of money when it came to components so it ended up being a 11.5kg beast (aesthetic appeal got the better of me on this one). A hell of a lot different to the 7.3kg roadie I ride a lot more frequently.
I'd really appreciate any advice, I know a lot of you guys on this thread can be helpful beyond belief. I will answer any questions you might have too!
Thanks for reading