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Just the standard BLB cranks, reckon this'll be ok because I'll order a BB soon as poss.

Right, I've measured my current BB at 107mm. The clearance problem getting a shorter one is actually the centre of the crank arm, which is about 3mm away from touching the BB shell now.
If I got a Sugino 103mm BB, is it risky running that close to the BB shell? If my measurements are even slightly out it's gonna scrape, or not tighten properly.

Does this mean getting some lower profile cranks as well?

I read that already, which is why it seems my only option is new BB or redishing. Lame.

My worry is that a shorter BB is going to give me clearance issues with the chainring and chain on the frame. Gotta be another way round it, surely?

Ok, I searched and couldn't find the answer I was looking for so...

Finished my first bike, total noooob to all this but understand the basics. My chainline is out and its making a really irritating clicking noise which I want to get rid of. My front chainring is further out than my rear sprocket, but there isnt enough clearance to swap the ring onto the other side of the spider, and I don't want to buy another bottom bracket as there will be the same clearance problem (I think).

I know I can shift my hub by swapping the spacer then re-dishing, but that seems like a lot of work and don't want to fuck it up. So, is it possible to put a spacer between the hub and the sprocket the push the sprocket further towards the correct chainline? Where can I get one of these (if they exist)?

The point about learning to constantly pedal on a MTB first is good, that's how I learned to ride fixed. Just tell yourself to keep pedalling from when you leave until the moment you get to your front door. Only use your front brake for a bit to get used to not slamming on both at once, should help you learn to modulate it well.

I'd never been on a fixed ever, until I built one, and if anything I actually feel safer being able to squeeze through traffic now than I did on my MTB.

All good Pete, picked up some off Dayno this morning. Thanks for replying though.

First ever budget build, finished today. Props to Dayno and Spaghoops for the quality parts, much appreciated chaps!

That's insane.

On a budget, and wanted to see if anyone had some going before I parted with my last bit of cash. I've got size 11 feet so big cages please!

Can pick up in London anytime.

Not bad first build on a budget. Please put some clips and straps on though...

Yeah I will, first thing on the list for tomorrow! Admittedly, I have been riding it without because I couldn't wait.

My first build. I say 'build', I bought most of it whole and only needed a few other bits. Yes, it's horrifically ugly. Yes, the back wheel isn't my first choice of colour.

However, it took me 24hours to go from no bike, to bike, on a crazy small budget.

Are you getting the PMs? Just realised I haven't posted enough for them to work, but they seem to send.

Great, PMing you now

Spaghetti, I'm pretty interested. Assuming it doesn't come with tyre and tube too though.

First ever build, and this is the final piece.