Bartek
Maximum Pace
- Jun 28, 2010
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Hello,
For some time now I have been thinking of building a fixed gear bicycle based on an older road frame. And recently I came across an older generic steel frame and am thinking of buying it. But before I do that, I would like to turn to you guys for some help.
The frame has horizontal dropouts spaced at 126mm. Will this create problems or can I use a 120mm hub without much hassle. And then what about the bottom brackets? Will I be able to locate one that is compatible with such combination easily and without spending much money on it?
And finally, what would be an ideal older frame to convert to a fixed gear bike?
Hope you can help.
Thank you,
Bart Z.
For some time now I have been thinking of building a fixed gear bicycle based on an older road frame. And recently I came across an older generic steel frame and am thinking of buying it. But before I do that, I would like to turn to you guys for some help.
The frame has horizontal dropouts spaced at 126mm. Will this create problems or can I use a 120mm hub without much hassle. And then what about the bottom brackets? Will I be able to locate one that is compatible with such combination easily and without spending much money on it?
And finally, what would be an ideal older frame to convert to a fixed gear bike?
Hope you can help.
Thank you,
Bart Z.