I've had this for some years now, but always as a geared bike with a long fork. All of my previous Single speeds have been hardtails or solids so this was a bit of a departure for me.
Full disclosure, I had to push/walk much of that hill behind.
Surprisingly, I learnt that even 32 X 20 gearing is too tall for me, my other bikes run 34X20.
The long stem was a good match with the short top tube but now that I have to stand to peddle more I'll need to fit something shorter.
Finally, I've never bothered to fit the remote fork lockout but the pogoing when standing climbing will need the Pop lock fitted.
Don't let any one tell you single speeds are simple.
I've addressed all of the above but as it's pi55ing down here the next ride and pictures will need to wait.
Full build thread once I've finished.
Full disclosure, I had to push/walk much of that hill behind.
Surprisingly, I learnt that even 32 X 20 gearing is too tall for me, my other bikes run 34X20.
The long stem was a good match with the short top tube but now that I have to stand to peddle more I'll need to fit something shorter.
Finally, I've never bothered to fit the remote fork lockout but the pogoing when standing climbing will need the Pop lock fitted.
Don't let any one tell you single speeds are simple.
I've addressed all of the above but as it's pi55ing down here the next ride and pictures will need to wait.
Full build thread once I've finished.
