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@joeyjojo
Hi lfgss people,
This is my first thread. I've been lurking here for a while and reading through sheldonbrown, but now the time has come to get some specific info...
I bought this, originally as the frame (+ crankset & saddle) for £10 off ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230387510304&ssPageName=ADME:X:eRTM:GB:1123. The guy then threw in the wheels and handlebars you see in the pics. It's built with Reynolds 453, about which there is practically no info on the net. BB to seatpost measures 60cm. Gap between rear dropouts ~ 125mm.
So is this a good candidate for a fixie? I'm concerned it might be a little short top-tube wise. I'm about 6'5" ~ 195cm, ~85kg.
First step was to go to a bike shop where they took off the crankset brakes derailleurs etc.
Now I would love some advice/recommendations on how to turn this frame into a fixie for riding around the flats of central London. Cheap as possible.
So what do I need and where do I get it?
Wheels - Going to need new wheels, these ones are rusty and crap. I understand that 700c rims/tyres come in different widths. What would you suggest for a good weight/durability for my weight? Where from?
Gear ratio - I'm a strong guy and going to be riding around central. Good numbers?
BB - looks pretty gunky. Should I be taking it apart and cleaning it out? Will need a special tool right? Also this is just a standard square taper BB right?
Other than that the forks and seatpost are pretty rusty and everybody has a preferred way of getting rust off chrome...
Thanks very much. To be honest just writing this all out was pretty helpful in getting it straight in my head ;)
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