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  • Hi all - newbie to lfgss so many apologies if all this has been done before!
    I'm about to purchase a Pompino and was wondering what gear ratio you all use please? I'm new to the world of singlespeeds so want something I can climb on easily enough but wont spin out at 15-20mph!
    I want to ride as SS rather than a fixie and On-one don't supply a freewheel - is there any particular make I should be buying please?
    The frame is currently on offer at £100 - is that a steal and build it myself or am I getting a great bike already built (bar the freewheel) at £500???
    Many thanks for any help and replies in advance!

  • You should be able to build it up for a total of £500. but it always ends up costing more, in my experience :)

    The OTP build looks solid, This comes with 48x16 (fixed) which is a little high for me, but if you get it then just go for a little spin and get a feel for it, then you can at least make a good educated decision on a new gear ratio. don't get the shimano freewheel its crap!

  • don't get the shimano freewheel its crap!

    Why's that? What should I get then? Planet X / On-One only sell Shimano bmx freewheels!

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