Having got my unknown "Titanium Frame" from Ebay a couple of weeks back and with the help of several fellow RBers identified it as an Airborne Lancaster [EDIT 07/12 - or maybe it isn't !] I have decided to try something completely different and build up a single speed. Never tried it, ridden one or seen one in the metal but lets have a go. Having parted company with my previous titanium frame - a Merlin '93 - due to disc brake related dilemmas, this one is going to get the non retro treatment (as much as I can sensibly afford) so it can be geared up later and become my trail bike in the future. I also have a bit of a liking for gold so "Blinglespeed" it is.
If anyone with SS knowhow would like to offer some guidance on ratios - do I want a 16/18/20T ? - and chains - do I need a special single speed chain or can I use a 9 speed one I have ? - and tensioners - do I need one really ? - and chainset - is it ok to use a triple but with just the middle ring ? - then it would be most welcome !
Here's where I'm at at the mo. Frame plus Bontrager Switchblades, Hope headset, gold Hope stem and seatclamp and a remnant of the Merlin in the shape of Syncros post 'cos its the right size.
If anyone with SS knowhow would like to offer some guidance on ratios - do I want a 16/18/20T ? - and chains - do I need a special single speed chain or can I use a 9 speed one I have ? - and tensioners - do I need one really ? - and chainset - is it ok to use a triple but with just the middle ring ? - then it would be most welcome !
Here's where I'm at at the mo. Frame plus Bontrager Switchblades, Hope headset, gold Hope stem and seatclamp and a remnant of the Merlin in the shape of Syncros post 'cos its the right size.