HowTo? Fixed / Singlespeed conversion from an old bike

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A bandanna and an ironic haircut. Oh.

Not a big fan of gears, too much hassle, I like the burn...Any advice on stem, headset? Will I need a chain tensioner as this is a road frame and not track? I'm thinking classic racing style silver but also leaning towards riser bars and all black tyres + rims...

That frame so deserves some gears... Pleeeeeeaaaase!!! :(

Not a big fan of gears, too much hassle, I like the burn...Any advice on stem, headset? Will I need a chain tensioner as this is a road frame and not track? I'm thinking classic racing style silver but also leaning towards riser bars and all black tyres + rims...

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dude. seriously. sell the frame to someone who can appreciate it properly. don't turn this into yet another stupid newbie 2007 hipster fixie. if you want a fixie, buy a track frame.

What are you actually asking Mr OP?

Kill that puppy, dont listen to these.

He's asking for build advice, we're giving it to him...

I still don't get people that don't know what to do with a build, when I buy a frame I know exactly what I'm gonna do with it...

Lame thing to do to this gorgeous and very rare frame...

first and foremost, you will need a rear mech. fixies = so last year.

That frame so deserves some gears... Pleeeeeeaaaase!!! :(

dude. seriously. sell the frame to someone who can appreciate it properly. don't turn this into yet another stupid newbie 2007 hipster fixie. if you want a fixie, buy a track frame.

He's asking for build advice, we're giving it to him...

That just about says it all. Listen to the wisdom you have been privileged to encounter

There's nothing wrong with putting fixed or singlespeed on an old road frame (apart from the inevitable hub spacing, bb axle/chainline faffing) but choice of parts and set up will incur disgust from some if you get it wrong...

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RPM playing Devil's avocado?!? Jesus wept...

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Fair enough, all input much appreciated, I respect all advice given on this thread

RPM playing Devil's avocado?!? Jesus wept...

Not really, but no point in getting all protective over an average, old road frame. That'll make a reasonable winter trainer.

I still don't get people that don't know what to do with a build, when I buy a frame I know exactly what I'm gonna do with it...

Lame thing to do to this gorgeous and very rare frame...

I have a good initial idea of what I want to do with it but there's no harm in getting advice right?

Yeah, fit some gears.

Find a wheelset with a track hub (so you can fit a freewheel or fixed sprocket). You dont need a chain tensioner and the horizontal dropouts on your pretty frame will be adequate.
https://www.lfgss.com/thread16469.html = List of plenty of useful shops
Any other info should be there if you gave a search a go.

Ignore us... Whatever you do with it I'm sure it'll be a lot of fun... Bloody gorgeous frame... :]

Looks powdercoated with decals stuck on afterwards...

Ignore us... Whatever you do with it I'm sure it'll be a lot of fun...

Have you even made sure that the frame will fit you?

Yep, should fit just right. I've got a set of wheels with track hubs so am inclined to get this set up as a ss, it does merit a new set of wheels though so I might keep the current set for a beater/pub project

Note: This is my first project/build up, not my first ss/fixed gear bike! Which is why all advice prior to spending cash on parts is much appreciated

Just google Sheldon Brown, you'll find him to be quite useful for your first time round.