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[FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][FONT=Calibri]Have recently taken delivery of a new track frame and nowhave the task of sourcing all the parts and tools required if I decided tobuild the bike myself.[/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri]It’s been a while since I have built a bike and currently don’thave any of the required tools to perform such a task.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][FONT=Calibri]I understand that Park tools are a good brand with respectto cycle tools.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][FONT=Calibri]One of the many decisions I have to make, is what crank andbottom bracket to go for, internal or external and what size rear cog to fit.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][FONT=Calibri]I have a road bike and cycle 50 miles a week with theintention to have a fixed gear, single speed retro looking machine for trainingand cruising.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][FONT=Calibri]Had no idea until now of big the fixed gear scene is, thechoice of part options is over whelming.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][FONT=Calibri]Bought a copy of the “urban cyclist magazine” in order toget up to speed with what’s going on.[/FONT]
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