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I'm planning on building a pretty basic singlespeed commuter and want to track my project and hopefuly get some advice.
I'm currently at the planning and sourcing stage.
I already have a few bits I'm thinking I'll use:-
Freewheel - Ebay freewheel
Wheelset - Weinmann DP18 Deep V, silver
Cog - included in above
Chain - Wippermann BMX/Track 1Z1 Anti-Rust Single Speed Chain Silver
Saddle - Bontrager Race
Front Brake - Shimano 105
Rear Brake - Hopefully Shimano Ultegra if I can attach it
I'm curently planning on getting:-
Frame - Dolan Precursa £200
Fork - Dolan Precursa inc above £0
Headset - Alpina Integral Headset inc above £0
Seatpost - Alpina Alloy S/Post inc above £0
Stem - Ritchey Comp 4-Axis Black Stem 2011, 110mm x 31.8mm £19
Bars - Profile Airwing OS Handlebar £30
Bar Tape - Fizik Microtex - Dark Grey £10
Brake Levers - Cane Creek 200TT Brake Levers £26
Crankset - Miche Primato Advanced, Black, 165mm £90
Chainring - 48T Black inc above £0
Bottom Bracket - Miche Primato Track £15
Total Expenditure - £390
Any tips on better parts for similar money gratefully appreciated.