I think you should always start with a solid base for a bike build. Converting a French Randonneuse into a single speed is never going to look great.
That's a pretty special bike I think. You could get good money for it if you were to sell it on.
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I think you should always start with a solid base for a bike build. Converting a French Randonneuse into a single speed is never going to look great.
That's a pretty special bike I think. You could get good money for it if you were to sell it on.