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Well hello everyone

Here's a quick summary of my first ever single speed build

had a lot of help from far too many people to mention with working through -

a: how to do it
b: what kit to buy
c: understanding the dark art of gearing ratios

So - heads up and big thanks to you all - you know who you are :LOL:

Not finished yet but getting there...

First was the frame

1997 CAAD2 Cannondale frame. Light as a feather. Bought from KevH

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and some lovely close ups:

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When it arrived - all i had to do was find a new BB and give it a little polish...

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Popped a Cane Creek S2 headset in (thanks Taffy) and some random stiffy forks off my Zaskar (thanks LGF)

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Next came the stem from my little Bontrager collection I've been building up:

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Rear single speed system put in place. All new unfortunately but pretty cheap:

Gusset micro single speed converter (12t / 13t), Gusset Bachelor tensioner - all from CRC

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Wheels are my favourites: Mavic XC717 black with DT Black Spokes. Rear hub DT Onyx, front hub Specialized Stout

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Tyres Maxxis Detonators as this is going to be my 30mile daily commute super-machine

Next Cranks:

Lovely T606 Bontragers (thanks Deveron53), with a Truvativ GigaPipe BB (thanks Deveron!)

The nice bit is a lovely but bloody cool Middleburn 36T ring. Bought new from CRC, arrived this morning and got me a little giddy

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Up next, bars. Race Face Evolves (thanks Deveron) but going to keep the Bonty theme going and replace when my new purchases arrive

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Controls? Had to be some nice Speed Dial levers (thanks Taffy)

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Some simple but nicely themed Deore V Brakes on the front and back

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Saddle - temporary off my Zaskar (selle royal) with GT seatpost - Bontrager post in the mail somewhere and a Bontrager saddle bought off the bay - should arrive next week

and we have the near as dammit pics: :cry: :( :? :roll: :eek: ;) :) :D :LOL: :shock:

Front
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Back
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and the money shot (for me)
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Chain i've got, sexy looking Gusset Slinky half link in Silver. Can't fit it yet as I need crank bolts for the cranks - can't find any at 10mm - anyone got any ideas?

So, things to come:

Bontrager race saddle
Bontrger race lite seatpost
Bontrager race litle bars

(all black of course)

There's some play in the headset, i think i need to fit a new star nut, so no riding yet until it's finished.

I know it's black - very black but i kinda like black. It's light as hell (compared to my Karakoram) so it should go like the clappers.

Shout at me and tell me what you think - any suggestions or improvements I'd be very interested to hear

Trickylad
 
Absolutely gorgeous! :D
I know people rag on SS's but I have one for around town, getting to work and back, alot less maintanence and things to go wrong, especially when your racking up the k's.
 
thanks chief
am going to reserve judgement until i've ridden it.
going to have to wait a couple of days before i can do that
i actually got the inspiration to do it off this forum - seen some lovely and light looking SS bikes.
 
P bones were the later model to the pepperonni. Cannondale in-house rigid forks.
 
FST4RD":2zkauyw9 said:
P bones were the later model to the pepperonni. Cannondale in-house rigid forks.

They're nice. Characteristics? Light? My FA no name forks are pretty heavy which is a shame given how light the bike is now.
 
should do the job nicely, looks great too.

get it weighed, it must be around 20lb id guess, when the chains on etc.
 
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