Gearing

There is only one thing more scary than riding a fixed wheel, and that it to ride someone elses!
Traditionally a gear of 80" would have been the norm. That is not sensible for this part of the world so a 38 x 16 was chosen. Partly because that was the chainring size and partly because it was cheap. Even this is a bit high, thankfully I have been given a 17T sprocket which will lower the gearing from 51" to 49". Time for some more experimenting.

Finished!

At last she is finished, Carly the Carlton is ready for the road. Overall i am very pleased with the effect of mixing vintage with new parts. Gearing is going to be an issue. I am set up with 39 x 16, which according to someone who is riding a fixed is a little high esspecially if there are any hills around! I can't fit a smaller chainring so the only option is to change the rear sprocket.

Almost there

The chain is now on and makes the bike what it is, a fixed wheel. Note the spacer needed to improve chain alignment overall I am very pleased with the result but still not brave or stupid enought to fit spd pedals!

Costings

The end is in sight and now to add up what it has cost
Bike - £20
Spray paint - £14
Track nuts - £2
Headset - £7
Chainring bolts - £1
Chainset+BB - £40
Saddle - £30
Handlebar tape - £6
Sprocket + Chain - £24

Total - £144