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@Cowburned
I'm hoping you might be able to give me some help/advice...
It's taken me far too long to get round to going fixed. But I've dug out an old Raleigh Record Sprint to convert to fixed (Original frame, forks, bars, seat post and front brake, and spare set of wheels - Mavic Open Pro on Durace hubs). Unfortunately, and that's where you guys come in, I'm not too up on how I go about it. Not because I can't find instructions, more due to my lack of mechanical experience in general and not having the tools.
Having made enquires at my local bike shop - Mosquito on Essex Road, they have given me a price as follows (with peddles and saddle to be added):
Chainset Sugino 59.99
Bottom Bracket UN54 16.99
Chain PC7X 15.99
Rear Hub System EX 28
Cog/sprocket 12
Lock ring 10
Rear Rim Open Pro 35
Spokes & Labour 35
I'm sure this is over priced having done some research and ideally I'd like to help with the build so I could do it myself in future. Can anyone help or put me on to someone that can?
Much appreciated...
Ed