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There are select bits you could, and i emphasise could swap with more moder ones without spoiling the integrity of the build. Things like modern hubs, BB, Chainrings etc. I depends if you want a really pure old school bike or something that looks old but is a bit more durable.
In terms of spped, I ride an alu Trek with ultegra stuff and when I first took it on (a mainly geared) ride back at home in Cambridge, a number of guys ride 70s/80s/90s steel bikes, a couple of then works of art, every week and I remeber one saying to me "wow you must really feel the difference on that" and I said well yes but not as much as you would think. This was when my fixed was a nice old double butted 531 track frame. Now im riding a much heavier frame and the transition is now huge between the fixed and the road bike.
From what I have heard from people who have run them (an my own 531 geared bike) is that the main problems are old bits not being so durable and the lack of indexed gears. Other than that if its all in good condition I think chris667 is right
and tbh to get something nicer than what you are making I reckon you would have to spend a grand on a new bike
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im im london atm but doesnt the bike doctor guy have any?
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I got asked to help fix this when they first brought it but unfortunatley was too busy with other projects - sorry guys - im sure it would have been fun tho - looks immense
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/700c-Road-Fixed-Fixie-Single-Speed-Rear-Wheel-Black-16T-/160437386778?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item255ad03e1a
£40, sealed bearings, with sprocket - looks okboth have free postage
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i cant help, but there used to be this 'banrupt surplus' thing on ebay. my flatmate got one, they are cheap and if you put some grease in the bearings perfectly serviceable, my flatmate has run his on a five mile commute for a year
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I was going for the OPs style of language btw
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you be knocking my gold?
You can buy them with all the gold fittings in silver at the same cost so not a problem.
I have one, find it comfortable, the two things it does not have are a cut out at the back for your tail, or a big hole at the front. So if you have a big tail or a sensitive cock and you are used to very modern saddles then it may not be for you. If not you may find it comfortable. It is a biggish saddle so if you are going to be down on the drops and have a narrow bum it might be a good idea to look for something narrower.
The only way to know is to try - I do not have your bum.
Oh and if you get a white one expect it to turn blue, or whatever colour of jeans rock your world
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oh and thanks to the op, because halfords sell those for 20-30£, i may need one soon
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doubt you could use a standart headset spanner to remove a bmw viscous coupling, damn little buggers that they are, I have a nice shiny replacement to be fitted but its one of 'those' jobs
im really sorry i can't help but a taxi drove in to me on queensgate the day before yesterday. He beeped at me then just drove into the back of me. becase i was in the middle of a lane trying to get to a right filter. I onld didnt get run over because a traffic light turned red. The level of hatred to cyclists is just crazy... and I like driving and do so a bit.