Is this your first bike?

You should really check out the beginner advice thread and the $200-600 thread in addition to this one. There's a lot of helpful advice in there including SIZING. KNOWING YOUR SIZE IS SUPER IMPORTANT SO KNOW THAT FIRST.

Also, if you're in this price bracket and you don't already have the essential bike accessories:

• A Front Brake and Lever and Cable if you're not sure what sizes you need make a post in the weekly questions thread. Some of the bikes I suggest have one already, but if they don't GET ONE.
  
  
• A Floor Pump
  
  
• A Metric Hex Set
  
  
• A 15mm wrench if your wheels require it (most do)
  
  
• A Lockring Tool 100% essential if you plan to ride fixed
  
  
• Some Grease
  
  
• Good pedals! Clips and straps, bmx straps, or clipless can all benefit greatly from a little extra cash.
  
  
• A helmet
  
  Note there are other options for all of these that could allow you to save money/space/whatever, but you won't go wrong with what I linked. I'd really suggest having these even if it means you go down a price bracket on the actual bike, they'll all come in handy.
  
  

  New Bikes
  

  
  

• An Upgraded Dolan Precursa at £Whateveryouwanttospend is just so customizable and awesome and the pricing is great and really everyone should get this if they can. I'd highly suggest opting for the front brake, miche pistard clincher wheelset (tubular if you're riding track ONLY), and sugino75 crankset options. You can even get direct drives for only £109 extra ( a $500 crankset whaaaat) so that's cool. If you really want to dive headfirst you can get clipless pedals too, but if you don't know what those are definitely make a post in the weekly questions thread.
  
  
• The Specialized Langster at $650 retail is a super solid street and track bike. They go on sale sometimes for less and for $600 or less it's really a no brainer.
  
  
• The Wabi Classic at $750 has been my go to recommendation for a long time. It's made of super high quality steel has excellent customization options, and is all around awesome. The biggest downside is the super relaxed geo. If you want something that rides more like an average road bike check out the Special or Lightning
  
  
• The PoloandBike Williamsburg at £760 is a great option for European riders. The name brand finishing kit and artchetype rims give it that custom bike feel for a good value complete bike. If you swap out the front tire and maybe upgrade the crank this bike can be truly superb.
  
  
• The All-City Big Block at $950 is easily the best looking bike on this list imo, but that aside it's a super ultra double awesome track bike. Really well rounded and could easily be the last fixed gear you buy. One thing to watch out for is the long top tubes that all city loves so much so take a close look at that geo chart.
  
  

  Used Bikes
  

  
  Another great thing about this price bracket is the used market. I daresay it is easy to find outstanding value bikes used in this price range if you know what you're doing. I helped a friend source this for $1100 and we were being choosey! Again, if you need help post in the questions thread or just PM me because I like helping people with this stuff.
  
  
  
  
  
  

The biggest difference between cranksets is roundness, a more expensive crank is going to be rounder which means there's a smaller difference in chain tension which means it "absorbs" less energy is more silent. Expensive cranksets are also stiffer, but unless you're putting out 3000 watt that isn't really an issue.

That conversion kit looks like a bad idea, it's a bunch of the cheapest components being marketed as "hip".

They're called riser bars, as long as you find a bar with same diameter (probably 25.4 or 26 mm on older road bikes) you can keep the stem and headset.

Park makes super nice tools, and that stand is a great choice. But I'd really consider buying tools along the ride, instead of shelling out big time for this huge set. Since you are a tool guy you probably already have a good part of those wrenches and keys, so it'd be better to move a bit of that budget towards your bike.

For this conversion you'll need these tools:

• Chain whip
  
  
• Pedal wrench
  
  
• Chain tool
  
  
• Tire levers
  
  
• Crank puller
  
  
• Chain cleaner
  
  
• Bottom bracket tool
  
  This totals about half of what you'd pay for the complete set, so I'd go for the complete set if you need all the wrenches, but otherwise you can put an extra $100 into your conversion.

I wouldn't get a brooks. They are pricey because they become super comfortable after some use, but the downside is that they are theft magnets. If you get one, lock your saddle with a cable, or take it in with you, but these things go missing on my campus all the time. I'd just ride the stock for a while, when you want to upgrade, go into your LBS and nab one from them.




As for locks, U-lock+Cable in conjunction will be best. If you pick one, do a u-lock. Kryptonite is well-recommended. They have a few models:

The New York is the big boy, nigh indestructible lock. But probably not necessary for a windsor the hour.

Here's what I use, but I sort of regret it. It feels cheaper (because it was cheaper) than other kryptonite locks I've used. The lock itself is fine, but I have trouble with my key after a few months of use (have to jiggle it around for a bit for it to disengage). If you're on a campus or in a smaller town, it'd be fine.

Just ordered this. My buddy has one and it's brilliant. Super light and small (smallness is actually a benefit as far as security). Can fit in your back pocket.

Also: http://sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html

I went with these levers and they worked out great! No cutting required. 👌🏽

pic of lockring. at least i think that's a lockring on the inside there. (EDIT: apparently, that's just what a freewheel looks like. i'm really figuring things out thanks to you guys. :P )

>Your current ratio sounds alright, but I would run either higher tooth chainring in the front or lower tooth fixed cog in the back.

so would you do a 16T cog fixed cog? 15T? (EDIT:i'm in florida, so it's flat and no snow. i'm leaning towards the 15T as a conservative choice?) any brand suggestions or price point i should be looking at to not get garbage?

>For 3, measure them with a tape measure?

well, i mean the tube diameter. is there just a standard tube diameter and i don't have to worry about it? i know with seat posts it can be crazy, is why i ask.

thanks!

EDIT: how about this cog? super cheap, but i'm not blowing money if i find i don't like the fixie thing or the gearing. or should i just go with the shimano around $30?

Specs:
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Part| Component
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Frame| 2012 Jamis Sputnik Reynolds 520
Fork / Headset| Excel Curved Fork / Stock Alloy
Crankset / Bottom Bracket| Sugino RD2 / Sugino
Pedals| MKS Sylvan Track
Drivetrain / Cog / Chainring / Chain| 19t Surly Cog / 48t Sugino Chainring / KMC Z410
Handlebars / Stem| Nitto Noodle / Thomson Elite
Saddle / Seatpost| Brooks B17 / Velo Orange Grand Cru
Brakes| Tektro R317 long reach forged alloy dual-pivot caliper with Tektro RL-567 top mount brake lever
Front Wheel / Hub / Tire| Sun M13 / Formula / Panaracer Pasela
Rear Wheel / Hub / Tire| Sun M13 / Formula / Panaracer Pasela
Accessories | Thomson Top Cap / Dura Ace Lockring / MKS Toe Clips / Zefal Toe Straps / Fizik Microtex Bar Tape/ Surly Tuggnut / Crane Japan Headset Bell

^(^^Not ^^quite ^^bored ^^enough ^^to ^^look ^^for ^^the ^^other ^^parts...)

I know theres a lot of front brake hate here, but hear me out. Im in the proccess of building my first fixie and I definitely want to have the option of a front brake. What front brake would you guys recommend?

Edit: My budget for the brakes is under $35 and I found these two brakes but I have no way of knowing which one will be better: https://www.amazon.com/Tektro-Bicycle-Reach-Calipers-55-73mm/dp/B01MRJ8RE7/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=dual%2Bpivot%2Bbike%2Bbreaks&qid=1569168748&sr=8-5&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Origin8-Classic-Road-Caliper-39-49mm/dp/B003BCCCDC/ref=sr_1_18_sspa?keywords=dual%2Bpivot%2Bbike%2Bbreaks&qid=1569168748&sr=8-18-spons&smid=AFUNG49VH4BIB&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMlg5RzkzRk1KV0lEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODAwNTg3MjBTWTRXTFhVTExOWSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzI4ODg1M0VSRk0xTjM3MDRETyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1&psc=1

no, those are MTB pedals, not road pedals. see my list in this thread for some compatible shoes. these are good pedals if you intend on sometimes riding with shoes that don't have cleats in them. Since they are flat on one side and clipless on the other side. And the flat side is wide enough to be comfortable and keep your feet secure as well.

The pursuit bars look great.

Those kryptonite chain locks are tough too. I was parked on a rack with 2 other bikes secured with cable locks and when I came out those bikes were gone. I had some bolt cutter marks in one of the chain links on the kryptonite. It did its job, they gave up and I still have my bike.

If you are taking longer rides it doesn't hurt to bring some spares and tools.

https://www.amazon.com/SKS-Race-Bag-Black-Medium/dp/B0030IFNBA/ref=sr_1_30?dchild=1&keywords=sks+bag&psc=1&qid=1571626553&sr=8-30#customerReviews

• Fork: JRFOTO Carbon Fork
  
• Wheelset: Weinmann DP18 (already had these)
  
• Pedals: Shimano PD-M520L
  
• Saddle: Charge Spoon
  
• Crankset and BB: SRAM S300
  
• Stem: Not sure of the brand. Took it off of a Surly Steamroller.
  
• Bars: Fyxation Rodeo Pursuit Bullhorns
  
• Bar Tape: [Cinelli GEL Cork] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0067ST9XS/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) (I'd never wrapped bars before and this tape is one of the easiest to wrap)
  
  So pretty much the only thing that's the same as when I bought it is the seatpost and seatpost clamp.

Perhaps Tektro or Dia Compe. I've used Tektro in the past, they're great.

Edit: I've used both of these on different bikes

Velo Orange also sells a pair I've used on Nitto Northroad bars: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/dia-compe-inverse-brake-levers-22-2.html

Tektro: I use these on bullhorn bars like pictured in OP photo: http://www.amazon.com/Tektro-RX-Reverse-Brake-Levers/dp/B001CJX4WO/191-0082638-2564130?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

From the bottom up:

• Pretty standard Alex flip-flop wheelset
  
• 56cm Felt Brougham frame (I think it's an '07, but I can't swear to that since I bought it used).
  
• FSA Crank with some super shitty pedals I had laying around.
  
• Shimano 105 brake.
  
• Bontrager stem
  
• chopped riser bars
  
• cheap/light Easton seatpost
  
• cheap Brooks gel seat
  
  It's nothing super flashy or expensive, but she rides like a dream and she's built solidly.

If you want some cheap bullhorns, These are pretty good.

please please please buy a gold chain its only $5

https://www.amazon.com/KMCA0-Z410-112-GOLD-Bicycle/dp/B001C4TOZK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=gold+bike+chain&qid=1559344809&s=gateway&sr=8-3

I think you can order from their website.

I just got one of these from Amazon because it was priced super low.

Bombtrack Script 700C Track Bicycle

I love it so far. It eats hills and it's very comfortable. I was going to sell it but I just can't now.

I have these on my bike, and they're pretty good.

Cinelli Tipo Pista vs State Black Label

Ive done a lot of cycling, from BMX and MTB to Road Cycling, and its now time to get my first fixie.

I found that the Cinelli Tipo Pista has dropped in price significantly since its debut, 630$ for some colors: https://www.amazon.com/Cinelli-Pista-Bicycle-Touch-Medium/dp/B07FZQLBCW/ref=sr_1_52?keywords=fixed%2Bgear%2Bbike&qid=1559065900&rnid=2470954011&s=gateway&sr=8-52&th=1&psc=1 ($630)

Now its price is comparable to the state bike black label: https://www.amazon.com/State-Bicycle-Black-Label-Aluminum/dp/B07612WQF9?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_6948460011&th=1&psc=1 ($630-$660)

Which one would you recommend and why?

Edit: If it matters, I plan on using this bike to commute to work and school, so mostly for street. I like to go fast, and do a few tricks here and there (that comes from my BMX/MTB heritage)

it's this one

I would much rather have spent a little more money and gotten a better fork, like a the planet x one.

http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-BR-5700-Super-Brake-Caliper/dp/B003RLHMAU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1320589529&sr=8-3

Been hearing great things about these on other forums too

I am thinking about getting the same SPD Pedals that I have on my other Masi. There are amazing because they offer a few riding options.

I'm sure the Feather and most fixed gear bikes come as square tapered so correct me if I am wrong, but both the crankset you want are square-tapered.

If you get either the Sugino or the Campagnolo, you have to get the correct bottom bracket spindle length so you have a straight chain line (i.e. the chain runs parallel to the frame's body). They will usually tell you how long the spindle length should run for example in this website it tells you to have a spindle length of 109-110mm. So if your current bottom bracket has the same length, then you don't need to buy a new one. All you need is some elbow grease and these two 1 and 2 tools and you'll have your new crank installed.

Same. Most days I lock up with a Kryptonite Evo Mini. If I need more security, I use a Kryptonite Fahgettaboutit Mini.

These work great for these types of bars and are dirt cheap.

I want to put bullhorns on my Specialized Sirrus SS. Does that make sense for the geometry? Also I would want to put the tektro rx4.1 levers on the ends. Would that work with my v-brakes?

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/sirrus-single-speed-mens-spec/p/173615?color=271962-173615

Tektro RX 4.1 Reverse Brake Lever Set Blacká https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CJX4WO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5RyFDbNPB1V6Z

Not so sure about the OD around the tips but here's it's Amazon page
Retrospec Bicycles Pursuit Bull Horn Style Lightweight Alloy Handlebars for Track Bike, Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E1IDFYU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BHeyCbP814AQ9

When you check amazon for these levers it also lists what other people have bought with these levers.

You could try to buy one of those, or contact a webshop/lbs regarding the inner diameter.

There are these also

And also also

I use the Kryptonite Fahgettaboutit through my front wheel and frame, then loop this cable into itself through my saddle and back wheel and lock the end up in the U-Lock.

~$70 for a bigger piece of mind.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BC40VY/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got these, what do you think?

https://www.amazon.com/Tektro-RX-Reverse-Brake-Blacká/dp/B001CJX4WO

I have these on my Origin8 Bullhorn I

these are the bars

40cm wide

>This to my knowledge is the only thing that's going to work. I use one on my drop bar near the stem so its out of the way. You can also look cooler, ditch the brake, and buy more tires and shoes. Up to you! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N8V20D2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1