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if you're talking about toe overlap you're a slow pussy street rider

commuter, who you know, occasionally has to slow down/turn in order to preserve life...

I have slight to massive overlap on bikes fixed and geared and it's a non issue.

In that case the less clearance the better!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5028/5632996212_783d9ab8f4_b.jpg

^ perfect!!!

^ Seconded

front wheel valve should be hidden like the rear is, other than that, no complains

Possible toe overlap turning at low speed? the clearance looks lovely, but if it does overlap the weave just got a lot more dangerous

monoq stem interested, will be back...

Just the frame, am I reading wrong or are you charging more as well?

i think it's 8mm? the rim/tire sizing and all the interchangeable terms used is something i've still yet to understand properly,
i would prefer as much clearance from the ground as possible for safety when turn etc, but it may be a case of me worrying too much about the difference between 700c/27" and eventually just getting a 700c pair

haha, okay i'll keep that in mind,
i think i briefly came across suicide fixed on a "how to convert to fixed gear" site lol

700c are so much more common, i don't think i'd have much trouble finding a pair of those :/ but 27"... -.-

as the title says really,
this is my first attempt at converting to fixed wheel from an old racing bike i found on freecycle..
it has 27inch wheels, so i'd much rather keep to that size than decrease to 700c,
only recently i realised it wasnt just a case of,
remove the freewheel, screw on a cog.
rather i'd need a hub designed for fixed wheel bikes, with two opposite threads etc..
im looking for the most basic wheel going tbh, i thought buying a complete would be cheaper rather than pay to get crappy hub+rim built...

thanks in advance

Blimey, you are doing well. Make sure you post some pictures when you're done.
I was going to say I built a polo bike for £80, so £100 should be no worries.

+1 go fixed first. Foot retention is important.
There's a thread here on making your own from an old belt for a low cost option.

you built a polo bike for £80?? :O how??
i want a bike just to get around on, and for £80 cant go wrong!

plus polo bikes look awesome :p

2010, but I've done a degree before.
Congratulations man thats excellent!
I'm going to Nottingham Med. Unconditional- as I have all my results.
Now get off this site, and get your work done for those exams.

unconditional :( i envy you
haha, i really don't think I'll be doing work tonight :p

You will pay

haha brilliant, i bet you enjoy noobs asking questions about fixies :p

^This.

Spend Sunday reading the 500 pages of http://www.lfgss.com/thread6261.html to get some ideas of what works.

lol, looks like my plans for tomorrow are sorted then -.-

good luck. I got straight up rejected from there.
have they told you anything?

and on the note of buying a fixed- Go to Brixton Cycles and speak to the nice people there.

yeah got an offer of AAA, firmed :) are you a previous or 2010 applicant?

ahh okay, i think i may really have to get to know these bikes before i jump in,

get a fuji track or langster steel

...

All bikes are, what uni you at?

im in yr 13, hoping to go queen mary (barts med school)

Please note that Foffa bikes is not a good idea.

lol..
i may just give up this fixie fantasy now :p save myself some hazing

Wrong thread to poste those two photos in mate!

i love that bike! so simple!

kk -.-

hmm, somehow i feel there is some sarcasm going on :p

thanks :) something like this would be a kool starting point,
unless i can find some amazing ebay/freecycle offer (i can dream)

Hey there, new to this forum so i would make a thread but i can't -.-
I have basically only just learnt about fixies today and they sound amazing,
I want to get one to get around london hopefully when i start uni soon, but not sure where to start looking (don't want to get ripped off for a crap bike)
want a complete build really, mainly for the style aspect for casual riding :)

any help would be appreciated!

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they look amazing!