fixie groupset

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Hey all,

I'm looking to build a fixie for winter and commuting with my old Lemond Tourmalet frame.

One shop I looked at had a basic double-wall rim wheelset for $250 but had an entire bike (rpm crankset, alex rims) for $460. I'm thinking it might be worth it to buy the bike for just the groupset

After some browsing online it looks like I could get better wheels for $200 (or at least the parts), a bottom bracket for $20, plus all the other parts.

It that bike worth the groupset or should I order all the parts individually?

I'm looking to build a fixie for winter and commuting with my old Lemond Tourmalet frame.

One shop I looked at had a basic double-wall rim wheelset for $250 but had an entire bike (rpm crankset, alex rims) for $460. I'm thinking it might be worth it to buy the bike for just the groupset

After some browsing online it looks like I could get better wheels for $200 (or at least the parts), a bottom bracket for $20, plus all the other parts.

It that bike worth the groupset or should I order all the parts individually?FWIW. Yes, save some of your money & get the necessary components separately ...

You should be able to find a suitable wheelset on eBay for under $150 ... probably less.

BTW. Do you actually mean you want a SINGLE SPEED, or a true FIXIE, or BOTH?

If you simply want a single speed, then you already have almost everything you need -- if your frame has horizontal droputs, then you simply need cassette spacers (you can use proper diameter PVC tubing cut to the right size!) + the wherewithall to disassemble your cassette ... or, if your frame has vertical rear dropouts, then you can use a Surly Singulator (or, equivalent) to take up any chain slack.