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I deposited for FBM Sword frame and fork (clear coat), so that's that :)

http://fbmbike.co/the-sword/
http://www.lastcalldistro.com/xcart/FBM-Sword-SQ-Frame.html
http://www.lastcalldistro.com/xcart/FBM-Sword-Fork-1-1-8-Threadless.html

Now the list looks like this ATM:

Cane Creek Forty Headset
Chris King Headset Spacer Set
Cinelli Volee Mash Tape
EAI Deluxe Track Cog 1/8 / 19T (Black)
FBM Sword Fork 1-1/8" Threadless
FBM Sword SQ Frame
H+Son ARCHETYPE RIMs 23mm 700c/32H (Black)
Hold Fast FRS (Black)
KMC K710 Kool Chain
Maxxis Re-Fuse Tires
Nitto RB010AA Bullhorn Bar
Nitto UI-85BX Threadless Stem
Paul Components Tall and Handsome Seatpost
Selle Italia Turbo 1980 Saddle
Sugino 75 Cranks
Tange LN-7922 BB
Unknown UBC Oil Slick/Mushroom Low Flange Hubset
VP-001 Pedals (Black)

Any thoughts?

I am missing the following:

BB
Headset
Crankset
Spokes/nibs

Suggestions?

Edit: Added Maxxis Re-Fuse tires and Cane Creek Forty Headset, replaced Brooks with Selle Italia Turbo, added Sugino 75 crankset and Tange LN-7922 BB.

Which headset would this be?

http://prollyisnotprobably.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/FBMSWORD-19.jpg
http://prollyisnotprobably.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/FBMSWORD-23.jpg
http://prollyisnotprobably.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/FBMSWORD-12.jpg

I need a nice black headset for 1-1/8" threadless, but have a hard time finding one... Thanks

What model/year Husaberg is that? Also where are you?

'08 FS 450

Croatia

More pics and price:

http://www.njuskalo.hr/enduro-cross-motori/husaberg-fs-450-oglas-8175653

To be honest I would prefer a Metropolitan size 59, with a steel fork. But I am having a hard time finding a frameset like that, at a similar price point. Any suggestions? I am also following classifieds to no avail. I am quite fond of Affinity Metropolitan and ONO slightly slanted TT geometry.

The budget is the 1000-2000 EUR max range with shipping and everything, a bit less if I'm lucky.

The thing is, I'm not in UK, and here where I live it is very hard to source good parts so almost everything needs to be imported/online ordered.

Yes, an overkill for a first build, but I want to get it right the first time and it should last me a lifetime.

I would consider an Affinity Metropolitan or an equivalent, but there's no size 59 (I'm 190cm, 34 inseam) and I can't find another similar frameset quite like it.

If I could manage to swap out a frameset for another cheaper one, with a similar geometry like Metropolitan I would be all for it. That would cut the price quite a bit.

Regarding other parts, I'm quite fond of the list so far, would you loose them because they are overkill or?

It is either something like this or a beater. It is hard to balance it out.

Hello,

For a few years now I want to buy/build a nice fixie bike which would last me a lifetime (well, the frame). I am a total novice but have been investigating quite a bit. There are no (good) parts and no frame builders where I live, and existing frames are either in too bad of a shape or not what I want.

So, I've found a couple of builders online like Alien/Viking, Bertelli Bici, Icarus... The first two looks to be on hiatus while Icarus is top stuff but a bit expensive for me plus the US shipping and customs.

Then I've found Affinity Metropolitan frameset which is $475 and I really like the geometry, looks to be good for the money and city beating. 57 is biggest size, I need 59 and it's out of stock anyway.

http://affinitycycles.com/frames/metropolitan/

Browsing prollyisnotprobably.com one day and then on the right in adverts. Tokyo Fixed ONO. Yes. Costing big $$$ but top stuff. And the geometry is slanted like on Metropolitan, which I like. Would prefer steel fork but oh well.

So, I decided to base the build on ONO, plus majority of parts from their Kinoko shop, as there will be no customs tax and I can get almost everything there.

This is still a bit of a WIP, and I would appreciate every bit of advice you could give me. Also if anything is amiss or just plain wrong, please tell me. I want to finalize the list to be more or less right from the first time as I need to source everything online.

• Andel Classic Track Crankset 48T
  
• Brooks B17 Standard Saddle (Black)
  
• Budnitz Titanium Seatpost (unsure of this, suggestions welcome)
  
• Budnitz Titanium Stem (unsure of this, suggestions welcome)
  
• Chris King Headset Spacer Set Silver
  
• Chris King Threadless Headset Silver Sotto Voce
  
• Cinelli Caleido EVA Bar Tape
  
• EAI Deluxe Track Cog 1/8 / 19T Black
  
• Hold Fast FRS (Black)
  
• KMC K710 Kool Chain
  
• Nitto RB-018 Bullhorn Pursuit Bar
  
• Shimano UN55 BB 110mm
  
• Tokyo Fixed ONO Frameset 59
  
• VP-001 Pedals (Black)
  
  
  

I like things clean, elegant and with as little gimmics as possible.

I'm still missing a good wheelset, suggestions welcome. Classic looking ones, something like this:

I know State Bicycle gets a bad rep, but for some reason I dig the wheels on this one:

http://www.statebicycle.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=matteblk4

Would really appreciate your input! Thanks

Sorry if repost:

Sure, what I meant is that it helps beginners like myself and not much others. Except to satisfy curiosity or the urge to post your ratios and discuss them :)

When you think about it, nothing is pointless and everything is worth discussing. You can always learn something learn, even in most unexpected places. E.g. the link I posted above might be new to someone.

Of course, I was just joking, everybody needs to find what works for them.

Almost no point discussing, except for noobs like myself to learn about it and see which are some common options and starting points.

This is by far the best one I've seen:

http://www.surplace.fr/ffgc/

I never rode fixed (starting to get a list of components for my first build, very excited) but I already know 48/19 is the ratio :)

Stowa Flieger (aviator) automatic, with no logo. IMO one of the best watches for the money, and the look never goes out of style. I've finally managed to buy it few months ago, old style black strap, with rivets.

Supermoto FTW. This fucker is mine:

http://s22.postimg.org/l167whgjl/crop_dsc_5536.jpg

http://s22.postimg.org/jjkrkxbsx/dsc_5520.jpg

http://s22.postimg.org/qo2ktyj29/dsc_5523.jpg

For sale, nobody is buying in this crisis. Saving up for first fixie build.

Best car ever made.

I kinda got a crush on Tokyo Fixed ONO, anybody tried it?

Assembling a list of components for a first build, so I'll open a separate thread for it...

Shimano BB-UN55. Under £20, millions of satisfied customers.

Thank you.

Hi all, I'm from Croatia and I have questions :) I bet you all love noobs.

Is Tange 110 LN-7922 BB a good buy? Any other recommendation for a BB that is good and will last?