Build Advice - Virgin Conversion

Hi folks,
New poster here. I have been lurking for a while, enjoying the banter - great forum!
I have a late '80s Peugeot (similar to Jonaent's) that I have been fiddling with, with the intention of converting to a singlespeed . I am at the point where I am happy with the bars/seat/post etc (finding a 24mm post was a PITA), and would like some advice.
It is/was a 12 speed, so am I correct in assuming the rear hub needs to be 126mm?
What is the best way to get the correct chainline? Do I fit the rear hub first and get a BB to fit?
Any recommendations for people to see - I have seen that there are few on here who will build wheels for beer - my favourite currency, as I am trying to keep the costs down.
I apologise if this is shit that you have been over before, but I have looked and am not entirely sure.
Thanks in advance,
Richie.

It is/was a 12 speed, so am I correct in assuming the rear hub needs to be 126mm?

Three options,.120 mm hub with somes spacers either side of the but to bring it up to 126 Over LockNut length. !120 mm hub and cold set check out Sheldon Brown and the coldsetting thread. 120 mm hub and just sqwish the chain stays together when you do you the axel each time.

Do I fit the rear hub first and get a BB to fit?

Yep.

What is the best way to get the correct chainline?

If you buy new cranks the documentatio should tell you what bb gives you what chainline.

If you are recyling you need to to some mesuring and work it out. One step at a time.

Arup will build a wheel for a tenner. Has good reviews. Google him.

Good luck.

No need to google, I'm right here. Money or beer, either will do. Or beer and chili crackers.

Sweet. G'day Arup.
I don't really know where to start. Maybe a beer then advice? I am 'round the corner in Brockley.

if u're in brockley get in touch with andy from fixedgearlondon he'll be able to give you lots of advice and sure he'll be nice and lend u some tools

brm666, your not into volkswagons are you?

Not specifically. I am a classic car geek though, I must admit.

it was the brm thing, :)

"if u're in brockley get in touch with andy from fixedgearlondon he'll be able to give you lots of advice and sure he'll be nice and lend u some tools"

Cheers.
Is he anything to do with The Cycle Team, in the Brockley Ind. Centre?

hmm not sure, but probably not. think he's a messenger? but he sure builds bikes and tinkers a lot. check out that link i posted..... well here it is again:

http://www.fixedgearlondon.com/

sorry to but in lads,but do you know where i can get a Chris King Headset 1 inch Threaded ?

here?

Sounds pretty like my conversion - 80s Peugeot - personally I went for suicide hub with BB lockring; I keep brakes though. Just unscrew the freewheel and thread on a cog. As far as chainline I moved my chainring to inside the spider (with a spacer in order to use the same bolts) and then was not far away. Just re-spaced the axle without re-dishing the wheel. Sounds odd, but I have ridden it for 6 months with no problems.

I managed to score a wheel from a mate at work, put a new cog on it (as the old one was ruuted), a new chain and a couple of washers and the chain line was pretty much spot on. Put it all back together and presto!!! Single speedage!

Next stage is the blue saddle and some new tyres (when the pay clears) and a new crank setup (also when the pay clears). Any suggestions for tyre colour? I like the idea of some white ones, but they could look a bit lairy.

Oh, and the reflector will be banished also.

Cheers for the advice and the highly entertaining forum.

yellow tyres!

You and your yellowness.
White tyres would look much better on that bike. And white saddle and bar tape. But just my opinion.

Only 15 yellow adian post not as many as haa

http://www.londonfgss.com/search/?PostBackAction=Search&Advanced=1&Type=Comments&Keywords=yellow&Categories=&AuthUsername=aidan&btnSubmit=Search

blue tyres!

Can't decide? Get speedblends... :)

What a wonderful marriage of tyre and frame.