Chainring and chain for single speed

gladdice

I am just about to take delivery of a new back wheel for my singlespeed commute bike and it has a 11t sprocket.

I am going to also replace the chain and chainring as you would expect and am looking on recommendations for both.

I used to run a shimano saint downhill mtb ring which is excellent and has very little wear after 18 months solid riding but too large at 46t for the new 11t sprocket.

I am considering a salsa or maybe a steel surly chainring and possibly a full half link chain (3/32).

Any thoughts welcome.

Cheers

redvee

Currently run 46/16 but about to change to 42/15 as I want to lose the tensioner on my GT.

ride_whenever

Middleburn hardcoat and connex Z1 stainless chain.