Hey chimbleysweep!

[thirsty moore]

I won't need shifters.  This is going to be a single speed/fixed gear.
 
 I've been reading up on this site here.
 
 

Originally posted by mark e smith:
 Wheels, brakes, chainset, chain, shifters, saddle. You could spend a fortune on all that stuff from a bike shop. Just the tools you need to put a bottom bracket in and attach the crank will cost you $20.......

[jkeisenh]

I've wanted to build a fixie but have heard that it's tough to get the chain to fit right-- do you have any strategies?  
 
 I think most people overcome this by using a Surly Singleator, but that's sorta cheating.

[thirsty moore]

This is my first build, so I've got the same questions you do.  I do agree that using a Singleator is cheating though.  Plus it clutters up the chainline.  And that's one of the things we're trying to avoid, aren't we?

[jkeisenh]

Lemme know how that chain thing turns out.
 One Surly accessory is a must, though...
  <img src="http://www.surlybikes.com/stuff/images/flask.jpg" alt=" - " />

[jkeisenh]

related sidenote: you know it's spring when you have to go half a block away to find bike parking at Black Cat.  there were a few good looking rides there last night... like someone's fixie gray Bianchi, right in front of the club... *drool*
 
 Someone also has a really nice pink fixie that's always at St Ex...

[thirsty moore]

There are always tons of fixies over in Adams Morgan.  Especially around Asylum and Pharmacy.

[thirsty moore]

Just picked up a set of wheels on ebay for $150.  Suzue FlipFlop hub on the back.  It can even fit 130mm spacing!
 
  <img src="http://images.andale.com/f2/120/107/6959936/1074087987707_P1088498.JPG" alt=" - " />

[mankie]

You're just an ebay buying monster aren't you?
 
 Keep us posted though as your project progresses.

[jkeisenh]

Wow-- you got really lucky to find those-- what an unusal pair of wheels.

[thirsty moore]

Chimbly, I believe they've got 2 more pairs.  I'll stop bragging about my finds.

[thirsty moore]

What the?!
 
  <img src="http://radio.weblogs.com/0105910/images/square_wheels.jpg" alt=" - " />

[mankie]

Originally posted by thirsty moore:
  What the?!
 
 

You mean that's not your finished project??  

[thirsty moore]

Hah, with all of DC's potholes I'm sure that bike would work!

[jkeisenh]

You know, that's one bike that prolly wouldn't get stolen.
 
 I do think getting an unstealable bike is a very worthy pursuit.

[jkeisenh]

btw-- anybody know about Thursday Thunder rides?  I hear they're about 25 mi of pounding hills, so I want in.  Do any boardies know anything?