Recommend me a crankset please (& a tensioner...)

Posted on Sun 11th, November 2012

• #1

fixiewho

Afternoon all,

Bit of a newbie when it comes to selecting parts so was hoping for some help -

Anyways, I'm thinking of starting another single-speed build soon on a frame I have lying around and could do with some recommendations on what crankset to buy (+ a link to suggested item(s) would be great!).

I'll also need a tensioner as the frame doesn't have horizontal dropouts at the rear - links to a good one would be much appreciated too.

Many thanks in advance!
• #2

mands

I use a http://surlybikes.com/parts/tuggnut
It opens beers too...
• #3

IR

What kinda price range are you looking ah for a crankset?
• #4

fixiewho

Not really sure what a decent one goes for to be completely honest with you? Suggest something and I can let you know..?

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