Single speed upgrades

catbaier
catbaier Posts: 123
edited March 2010 in Road buying advice
Hi,

Just ordered a Genesis Day One Cross having sold my MTB. I'm looking forward to going back to basics with the single speed set-up.

In the past I've had SS mtbs, and the first thing I've done is get a new White Industries Freewheel (to avoid the painful crotch/stem interface when the shyte Shimano BMX one breaks!). But what about with a road/cross bike?

I've ordered a new saddle (Brooks Tour Pro) and pedals (Simano A530).

Which cranks are best?
Is the White Industries freewheel too butch?
What about wheels? If I wanted to shave some grams what SS wheelset would I get?

You thoughts on how and where to upgrade would be interesting. Bear in mind is a steel framed single speed... so a set of carbon-fibre underpants for £5600 might be a little over the top.

It's all new to me. I can't wait for the courier to arrive on Wednesday!

Comments

  • catbaier
    catbaier Posts: 123
    I appear to have "Google-Whacked" the Bike Radar Forum.

    Yay me.
  • bigpikle
    bigpikle Posts: 1,690
    try the forum section for special interests - thats where people talk single speeds....
    Your Past is Not Your Potential...
  • Samson1
    Samson1 Posts: 44
    Or the single speed commuting thread in the commuting forum.