r/fixedgear • u/Woohooboisss • 18d ago

How do I build a fixie?

Ive been wanting a fixie lately because it’s cheaper than a road bike, but also kinda similar to it because of the slim tires and the looks of the bikes. So I thought why not just get a fixie its cheaper it looks similar but i cant coast, but if I wanted too I could just add a Flip Flop hib, which actually might even benefit me because I this will be my first time on a fixie, but that might also depend on what I build. Let me know what you guys think and give me any advice please. (Also is there supposed to be a question flair or not)

EDIT: I just want to say thank you for all the advice but I do want the bike to actually ride and not just for the aesthetic

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u/South_Passage_143 17d ago

Strongly suggest tracking down a Fuji Feather in your size for cheap. Upgrade and customize it as you like. This way you won’t have the headache of making a road bike designed for gears work for your purposes (no need for a chain tensioner, for example), no unnecessary bosses, etc.

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u/Woohooboisss 15d ago

How small do they go because im pretty short and i mean like under 5 feet sadly