First single speed project - help!

jashburnham Just to update you all, I've ended up going for a Pearson Touche in blue (hate the name) after a chat to the guys @ Pearson. I've always heard good things about Pearson and at least they're not as ubiquitous as say Specialized, nice to support a British firm as well. Spoke to the fellas at cyclesurgery about the Wilier Pista but they couldn't give me any info on the geometry and seemed a tad clueless. The touche has a flip flop hub so I can experiment with fixed when I want. Gone for a 48 16 SS to start, with a 17 fixed I believe. Sent Pearson over all my bike fitting measurements from my cyclefit trip a few years back, so they shold have a good idea of what I'll need.

Doubtless I'll get the upgrade bug in a few months, anyone recommend a good place in London to build me some wheels? I'd like some blue rims to match the frame. Also what tools will I need for maintenance, wheel removal etc? I have a chain whip, allen keys and a shimano/camy lockring tool.

Finally is it possible to put a SRAM powerlink (or similar) on a ss chain or am I being a noob?

Thanks for all your help guys, and sorry I've not fully embraced Fixed at the first attempt, but give me time...