JNMann
New Member
- Location
- Derbyshire
Hi everyone, I've been cycling all of my life but just getting back into again for health reasons now I've hit the big 50 ;-) Used to race when I was younger and never lost the passion, just the fitness!
I've just bought a lovely XSmall Genesis Flyer frame to build my own fixie. At 5' 3" it was hard finding something suitable but I'm amazed how light this frame is.
My intention was to build it up with cheap parts from somewhere like Decathlon, see how I get on and then upgrade as necessary. Now I've received the frame it seems a shame to put cheaper parts on it but I don't want to go crazy.
I'd just like some advice on what type of parts to go for, crankset, wheels etc. and do I fit a standard brake to the front or is it worth adding a disc? I'll have a flip flop on the back wheel but intend to ride as fixed.
Appreciate any advice, pointers, supplier contacts and so on. keen to get this built and on the road now!
I've just bought a lovely XSmall Genesis Flyer frame to build my own fixie. At 5' 3" it was hard finding something suitable but I'm amazed how light this frame is.
My intention was to build it up with cheap parts from somewhere like Decathlon, see how I get on and then upgrade as necessary. Now I've received the frame it seems a shame to put cheaper parts on it but I don't want to go crazy.
I'd just like some advice on what type of parts to go for, crankset, wheels etc. and do I fit a standard brake to the front or is it worth adding a disc? I'll have a flip flop on the back wheel but intend to ride as fixed.
Appreciate any advice, pointers, supplier contacts and so on. keen to get this built and on the road now!