Mike's first ss bike

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  • Ok here goes,

    I'm looking at building up a fast single speed (NOT FIXED) bike for a friend to nip around town on. Discs would be good, and also flat bars. As a roadie, my friend wants speed, but also don't want punctures.
    So, first things first.
    Frame: I'm thinking cx, disc mounts and carbon toobin' . Can someone recommend framesets to consider, and avoid?
    Brakes: Never tried disc, but I imagine mechanical is best, as they're adjustable, right? Don't want no rubbing pads now! Lol. What flat bar levers would be good with discs?
    Wheels: Rear standard road wheel with a single sprocket and spacers. Also a chain tensioner screwed into the mech hanger.
    Tyres: As puncture proof as possible, but not solid! Thinking Vittoria Rubinos?

    So, educate me, I need help on this one,

    Thanks,

    BT

  • Consider a frame with 120mm track ends and avoid chain tensioner.

    Consider also something that is not so appealing to steal, unless you're living in Japan or the like.

  • Thanks, do Apollo make ss bike frames? ! Lol
    So, light but not obtrusive, hmmmm.

    120mm rear drop out would not allow for a standard road wheel. Easiest to use that when I have a spare, rather than getting a specific wheel.

  • Can anyone here help to advise about this build ?

    Thanks,

    B.T.

  • move it to current projects.

  • Do you have a budget? why not get something like an on-one pompino?

  • doesnt sound like a particularly niche build that needs advice etc to be honest, just buy a complete road bike, put flat bars on it, ss kit and some gatorskins.

  • Thanks, how do I do that?

    BT

  • Yes, up to around £750. I'll look that one up, thanks ;)

    BT

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Mike's first ss bike

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