Single speed upgrades
catbaier
Posts: 123
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!
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!
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I appear to have "Google-Whacked" the Bike Radar Forum.
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try the forum section for special interests - thats where people talk single speeds....Your Past is Not Your Potential...0
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Or the single speed commuting thread in the commuting forum.0
