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When I first got into the idea of riding fixed the main site I looked at was was fixedgeargallery.com and most of the little blurbs that came along with the pics recounted tales of the build. Getting bits from ebay and 'dumpsters' as well as parts bins in bike shops. It's a rite of passage - you have to build.
Fixed gear riding is about making that connection between yourself and your bike. Building your own bike will make that connection even stronger.
However, the sun is shining and maybe you just want to get out there and ride. There is a lot more choice nowadays than there was a few years ago. Well, no choice really.