<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fowler! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">cool... i'll probably have to get it measured somewhere.

thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea your LBS should* be equipped to tell ya

 

I am thinking about putting together a fixed gear bike part by part
what would i need
1.frame
2,fork
3.seat post and seat
4.pedals
5.handle bar
6.wheels
7. i don"t know exact parts after that can anyone help me out
and ive been researching but there isnt a partlist

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Civic97s &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am thinking about putting together a fixed gear bike part by part
what would i need
1.frame
2,fork
3.seat post and seat
4.pedals
5.handle bar
6.wheels
7. i don"t know exact parts after that can anyone help me out
and ive been researching but there isnt a partlist

</TD></TR></TABLE>

well as one who put together a bike just recently i can help =P

1. frame w/horozontal dropous (ideal)
2. fork (if not already attached to the frame)
2a. headset (if not already attached to the frame)
3. bottom bracket (if not already attached to the frame)
4. handle bars
5. stem (comes in either threadless or threaded)
6. seat post
7. seat
8. crankset
9. Chainring
10. Chain
11. Rear fixed hub (whatever your heart desires) + spokes + rims + tires
12. Rear cog + lockring
13. Pedals + cages + straps (if you want)
14. Brakes (if you desire)
15. Tools
16. Time


Modified by nathanong87 at 9:02 PM 10/14/2007

 

ok cool thank you very much

i have 2 more questions for you guys
ive checked out most the local bike shops and there isn't a whole lot of fixed gear stuff in stock
anyone know a good online site to purchase all that stuff
and anyone know a good bike shop in nyc im going next weekend

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Civic97s &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok cool thank you very much

i have 2 more questions for you guys
ive checked out most the local bike shops and there isn't a whole lot of fixed gear stuff in stock
anyone know a good online site to purchase all that stuff
and anyone know a good bike shop in nyc im going next weekend</TD></TR></TABLE>

bikesdirect.com is the site i believe. they have some pretty good over the shelf stuff.

stop by trackstar in nyc

if ur looking to buy piece by piece....i would recommend ebay and craigslist.

i bought most of my items via ebay/japan

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nathanong87 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

well as one who put together a bike just recently i can help =P

1. frame w/horozontal dropous (ideal)
2. fork (if not already attached to the frame)
3. bottom bracket (if not already attached to the frame)
4. handle bars
5. stem (comes in either threadless or threaded)
6. seat post
7. seat
8. crankset
9. Chainring
10. Chain
11. Rear fixed hub (whatever your heart desires) + spokes + rims + tires
12. Rear cog + lockring
13. Pedals + cages + straps (if you want)
14. Brakes (if you desire)
15. Tools
16. Time</TD></TR></TABLE>

+ headset

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by barroomhero &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

+ headset </TD></TR></TABLE>

oops. added

 

+ tubes + seat tube hardware + crank hardware + chainring hardware + grips/tape for bars

 

and a rear light =p

 

i'm trying to find a little light...

it's like an led with an elastic loop on the end.

you wrap it around one of your forks in front... it's really small...

can't seem to find it anywhere

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fowler! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i'm trying to find a little light...

it's like an led with an elastic loop on the end.

you wrap it around one of your forks in front... it's really small...

can't seem to find it anywhere</TD></TR></TABLE>

knog lights via ebay, google, etc

 

how would i determine what:
Crank Length i should get
Cog Size whats the difference between 14 to 18 cog what = faster
Headset
and Stem Length
i have a road bike but since i plan to buy my bike in parts i kinda what to know what is what

and i thank everyone how has helped me out so far in advice

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Civic97s &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how would i determine what:
Crank Length i should get
Cog Size whats the difference between 14 to 18 cog what = faster
Headset
and Stem Length
i have a road bike but since i plan to buy my bike in parts i kinda what to know what is what

and i thank everyone how has helped me out so far in advice </TD></TR></TABLE>

crank length = preference imho. on a track bike with a tighter geometry most smaller riders use 165mm cranks because of overlap, but if you're a taller rider 170+ cranks will give you a mechanical advantage over smaller sized cranks.

cog size in conjunction with chainring = "speed"/ gear inches / gear ratio (there are plenty of calculators for this on google)

headset = whatever you decide to buy / go with. (BUT most likely if you buy a frame set, one will be attached.. )

i know my dad told me when riding my road bike that when you are riding the hood/top of the bars that your line of sight, looking down, shoudl see your bars in a direct line with your axle. if that makes sense....other wise..stem length is just preference on how "stretched" you wanna be

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nathanong87 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">knog lights via ebay, google, etc</TD></TR></TABLE>

Everywhere I go I be usin my knog-in

 

You might just want to get a complete bike first so you can really get a feel for what part is what, and learn more about what parts you'd really enjoy on a bike... not just what looks neat or what joe blow tells you is the shizzle. Poke around on sheldon brown's site, browse fgg everyday, check out the fg/ss forum on bikeforums, you know, stuff like that. It's like buying a civic and piecing it together before you know what the hell you're doing. You'd end up with a bunch of parts that may or may not even be any good.

 

when i built my bike, within 2 weeks i realized that i picked all the wrong parts.

my tastes changed really fast, so i agree with Skye that you should probably pick up a complete bike first..

 

any sugestions looking to spend about 600 for a complete
pista iro? any more suggestions

 

the pista seems to the bike of choice for those starting out..

it's a decent base to build on as well. you could also check out the langster (i'm pretty sure they're around $500)

of you could browse ebay and find something used in that price range.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fowler! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">when i built my bike, within 2 weeks i realized that i picked all the wrong parts.

my tastes changed really fast, so i agree with Skye that you should probably pick up a complete bike first..</TD></TR></TABLE>

pics of said bike?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fowler! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the pista seems to the bike of choice for those starting out..

it's a decent base to build on as well. you could also check out the langster (i'm pretty sure they're around $500)

of you could browse ebay and find something used in that price range. </TD></TR></TABLE>

pm nike sb'd , he bought like 2 pistas to start out riding with.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B_CRUZ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">pics of said bike?</TD></TR></TABLE>




i spent too much on the frame.. stripping it, painting it... only to not like it after it was all said and done.

i want a different stem, i want better wheels, better seat... etc.

i just wish i knew more when i put it together. could have saved a lot of money getting what i WANT, rather than what i thought i needed...

i still like it... just wish i had done it different.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fowler! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">




i spent too much on the frame.. stripping it, painting it... only to not like it after it was all said and done.

i want a different stem, i want better wheels, better seat... etc.

i just wish i knew more when i put it together. could have saved a lot of money getting what i WANT, rather than what i thought i needed...

i still like it... just wish i had done it different. </TD></TR></TABLE>

what frame did u do up?

are those phils hubs?

 

it's an older Puch (austrian).

nah, no Phil hubs. they're some cheapy suzue joints.

 

i agree with everyone as far as buying a complete bike to learn on and begin with.

i bought a complete 06 fuji track frame thinking i was going to be fine just how it was stock and the only thing left stock on it is the seat post now...which will probably be changed soon

now its just a matter of finding a decent 49cm NJS frame to swap all my components over.

you can look into bianchi pista or specialized langster

 

anyone know about the specialized langster is it any good
and why would a steal pista or iro be better then the aluminum specialized langster