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@chute55uk
hi im building up my first fixed. im having trouble with the wheels...namely ive sourced a 700c (im prsuming narrow like a 23c or similar for the rear but the front wheel i already have is a 622-20 so it takes a much wider tyre, somthing like a 35 or a 38c (it came with a 28x1 3/8 x 1 5/8 but its shagged).
now bearing in mind im trying to build this as cheap as possible the bike only cost a 10er 1974 raleigh the question is this:
should i just live with the mismatch on wheel/tyre sizes front and back and potentially look like a bit of a knob.
or pony up for yet another front wheel from a road bike to fit the same size tyres f/r (i already have a new set of 700x23c tyres waiting.
im kinda skint so id rather not spend any money than is neccesary (im even using the original bb cups albeit with a suitable square taper axle to fit the deore crank i already have with a bodged 46t ring fitted to the inside of the spider)
im using the original gb stem with some flat bars and a shit steel seatpost with a knackered turbo saddle. i had a friend strip and powder coat the frame for free so it really is a cheapie but i really really need my fixie umm....fix? i cant stand commuting on my mountain bike anymore knowing theres a fixie to be ridden.