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05-09.-2007, 12:18 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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fixie groupset
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? |
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17-09.-2007, 12:52 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,979
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Re: fixie groupset
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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. |
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