Singlespeed Commuter

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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.

  • Approved! You might need some pedals.

    I particularly dislike carrying stuff on my back when I commute (or cycle any distance) so I like a saddlebag and rack but go with what you prefer.

  • Thanks Doppelkorn!

    Good point about pedals and bags. I have some 2nd hand SPDs and I'll use my rucksack for the time being.

    I'm wondering if the Miche crankset is worth £90 or whether there's a cheaper decent alternative...

    Edit: Just done a bit more reading and the SRAM S300 was mentioned which looks like it can be got for £83 including Bottom Bracket. This seems like a better option than £105 on the Miche Primato Advanced chainset and BB.

  • This might be irretrievably low-end, but I ran a Lasco chainset that cost about £40 from Velo Solo for about two years with no issues and it doesn't look that different. Just a thought if budget is a priority.

  • Right, think I'll go for the Stronglight. Thanks a lot for the links.

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