Good base for a cheap single speed bike?

lowslowandold

Retro Guru
As above, want to build a little single speed bike, but where to start? A light frame, front shock, rear brake

What do you guys recommend?
 
i got a klein rascal frame with rigid forks, 1 v brake on front. old shimano crank with single ring (middle). plastic pedals....cheap and light!!
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Go rigid, the whole ethos of single speed is supposed to be stripped back simplicity. If you dump your gears but maintain a suspension fork it kind of seems you dont get the simplicity idea at all. Plus 2 independent brakes if using a freewheel is the law, only one brake needed if a fixie as your legs control the rear wheels speed.
Choose a gear ratio that works for you, the terrain you ride. Cranks that give you enough leverage and bars that feel comfortable to pull on as you'll be out of the saddle lots when climbing, acelerating. ;)
 
the law? when was the last time anyone got pulled on a pushbike? coppers used to shout "geroff the path" when we were kids.
 
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