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Surly Straggler fixed gear build
For now, I live in a city and I have a surly steamroller frame that is very convenient for commuting everyday life.
I will soon live in a small village from about 15km my work and I need to ride on ...
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BLB Viper - Is this frame OK?
I want to start building a fixed speed bike and think about having the BLB Viper frame set.
Is it a good frame to start with or would you recommend to get a different ONE, like a Leader frame or a ...
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Fixed gear steel frame from AliExpress
I would like to build my own fixed gear bike.
I want a steel frame, I know different quality of steel and I want to avoid HI-Ten.
I will be mostly for urban cycling (pavements) and I would take ...
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Short inside leg body: smaller frame?
I have a bit of a disproportionate body. I am 176cm (5'9") tall, but my inside leg height is only 76cm (2'6"). I want to build a fixed-gear bike and I am looking for a frame of the right size for me. ...
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Help identifying a Bianchi track frame
I've been trying to identify this Bianchi track frame - any help would be appreciated! Closest I've come is Eco Pista from early 80s, but I'm absolutely no expert on the matter.
The numbers on the BB ...
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How to choose the right size bike? [duplicate]
This question is one that I'm sure has been beat to death, but I am new to bike riding. Ideally I would have bought the bike at a local bike shop and been fit for the perfect bike. However, the prices ...
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Are there any major drawbacks to using a track frame as a frame for a fixed-gear or single-speed commuter?
I follow a few communities which have a lot of fixie and single-speed riders. Most of the riding discussed is commuting around the city, and often, riders will show off their new bikes, upgraded ...
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How to fit forks to fixie frame [closed]
I have just ordered a fixie frame with no forks.
I will need to order a set of forks and cut them correctly (to the right size) so I can install my headset.
Are there any tips/ tutorials on how to ...
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DIY Bamboo bike? [duplicate]
I am wondering whether or not I can build my own bike. I was thinking of buying some steel lugs or maybe carbon ones or whatever off the internet, and a steerer tube too, and was hoping I could ...
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How can I use a small Shimano BB on any frame?
I have a Shimano BB-ES25 bottom bracket and 45T crankset that was removed from a Giant-CRX City with an eccentric hub (it had Shimano Alfine internal hub gears).
They have literally never been used, ...
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Skid on small frame
I bought a new, cheap and maybe nasty fixed gear bike. They were only in sizes 54cm and 56cm, so I had to go for 56cm, even though my road bike is 61cm and I'm 186cm. My first few skidding attempts ...
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Will a track wheel work with the dropouts on my frame?
I've got an old 7 speed steel frame. I've ordered a track wheel with a spacing of 120mm.
My frame has correct drop outs for it, but does it have the correct spacing? If not, what are my options?
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What type of bike is appropiate for my situation?
First off, sorry for being unable to phrase my question more precisely. Currently, I ride a 26" hardtail mountain/trail bike to and from work/university (around 7km each way). Surely, this is not the ...
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Fixie/Single speed frame information for beginner
I don't want to buy a ready made bike because singlespeed or fixed gear bikes are way expensive due to their popularity.
I want to make my own bike, I haven't build a bike from scratch before. I want ...
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