Choosing parts for frame...

Bear with me, newbie alert - Having spent much time trawling through posts researching for my first (fixed) bike, I am starting to understand that the parts on standard/OTP bikes are not optimal (or adequate for that matter)...

So, I have a few frames in mind, but will need to buy parts for it - what parts do you think represent best value for money?

(Background on me: I am 1,93 cm tall, weight 85 kilo and plan to use the bike mostly for commuting 11 miles daily)

I understand insanely great parts will cost gazillions, but am ready to spend a bit to get some good parts, or the ones you feel offer the best value for money.

Finally, are there any parts, for instance rims, that makes better sense to buy used, and some parts one should never buy used?

Cheers, Mads

Get on planet x's website, they were having a big sale with some quality parts dead cheap. Wheels, bars etc, probably couldn't go wrong with most parts on there.
Good cranks, strong wheels, good tyres and contact points are important (saddle, bars n grips etc). Hope this helps.

if you are looking for value for money you'd be hard pressed to build a track bike better than the fuji track from biddle for £270. you'll be on the road instantly and imho the 2008 fuji track is the best otp for the money.

change stuff out as you feel the need. i'd nitromors the frame and forks straight away and clear coat.

+1 on what snoops said (apart from the frame and forks bit) - OTPs aren't that bad and mostly people change parts due to aesthetics and comfort (seat, type of handle bar). Surprisingly, OTP bikes do what they intend to (apart from unipacks).

On my first build (not OTP) i found the cranks werern't the best as I was riding brakeless and when skid/resisting to break, they kept coming loose (RPM cranks) so on my second build I chose a much better set of cranks.

Thanks guys, for the advice.

Its certainly something to consider, the Fuji. Tempting, but I figured I would jump straight to the upgrading part and get the right components from the beginning? Hence getting a frame first?

Hmm, will do some pondering. Also, I am in doubt regarding mudguards. I will need them, but guessing I could manage without the full type ones as the Fuji doesnt have the eyelets (or clearance?)

Cheers, M

Dude for commuting purposes etc....have a look at ribble or pearsons they have fixed winter training frames that are made for ss/fixed, clearance for 28mm tyres with full length mudguards, and eyelets.

i would say for your first bike, OTP is a great idea.. that way you are up and riding straight away..

building up a frame with parts is a pretty slow process unless you have the cash to splash all at the same time

i bought a second hand plug off here which I've loved starting out on and it's given me the time to find the frame i wanted and collect the parts..

then you can always sell the OTP to someone who is in a similar situation starting out or keep it as a pub bike

I figured I would jump straight to the upgrading part and get the right components from the beginning? Hence getting a frame first?

the trick is in knowing which are the "right" components, which is not easy to do unless you already know what you're doing. this is why many many people go the OTP route first, because you could end spending a lot of time and money collecting parts, when you could just be riding an OTP and thinking about exactly what you want with a bit of experience under your belt.

of course, you may know what you're doing, in which case go wild.

this thread has been civilised and helpful for a change, well done us!

this thread has been civilised and helpful for a change, well done us!

Indeed! This newbie feels very welcomed! :-)

Cheers all, will keep you posted