I built this fixed-gear following Sheldon Brown's instructions. It is a nice ride with a 42/16 drive train that yields 20 mph at 98 rpm cadence and weighs exactly 20 lbs.
(Note: all parts listed below are vintage unless noted 'new') - Italvega Nuovo Sport / Columbus Tretubi frame, 56cm seat tube (center-to-center) - Shimano sealed cartridge bottom bracket (UN52 70-118) - new - Shimano Dura Ace EX cranks with 42t ring - Ofmega pedals with Italian-made toe clips and Alfredo Binda leather straps - Shimano Dura Ace 16t track cog - new - Campagnolo Record high-flange hubs - Super Champion 27" alloy rims - IRC Triathlon 27X1" 115psi tires w/ Presta valve tubes - new - DiaCompe alloy center-pull front brake - Mafac alloy brake lever - Pivo alloy stem and alloy handlebar - Cinelli cork tape - new - Sigma Sport BC600 Computer - new - Turbo Triathlon seat - Avocet alloy seatpost
Check out a complete set of pics at
http://photos.onebigvillage.com/
$295 (including professional packing) plus shipping via UPS Ground. First reply takes the bike. We can work out the terms via email. If not sold within a week, watch for it on Ebay.
Chuck Clark
Salt Lake City
clark1116@mindspring.com