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@kam
52/14! That's pretty high, can you spin? I ride (rode actually) 48x18, a common gearing for fixed riders.
Anyway the evans links is fine, but i would personally get something off hilary http://www.londonfgss.com/thread32090.html#post1031362
You can run the outer ring and drop the inner. From there, my cheappy solution is to use this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/single-speed-conversion-kit-for-trials-mtb-bike-18tooth_W0QQitemZ280414615071QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item414a03761f
Basically you replace the cassette on your rear wheel with this spacer kit and cog. It makes it easy to get a decent chainline. And you get to use your existing wheel :-)
Works well on my beater