Just about to embark on my first single speed project,, not quite sure if its the right way to go but going to give it a try..
What I would like to know is how to setup the bike for this, the frame has normal dropouts(Not horizontal) I have bought a chain tensioning device to screw into the der. dropout, but looks really ugly , I noticed on a few bikes in here that some of you dont use such a device, so how does this work.. ? do I need a chain with a half spacer etc ?
Would I be able to retain the Q/R skewer etc ? or would I need to use a nut on a threaded axle ?
Going to use single ring on front and single on rear on a 7spd cassette body.. using appropriate spacers to achieve the best chainline.. any problems with doing this ?
Any help would be much appreciated on this please.. many thanks in advance...

What I would like to know is how to setup the bike for this, the frame has normal dropouts(Not horizontal) I have bought a chain tensioning device to screw into the der. dropout, but looks really ugly , I noticed on a few bikes in here that some of you dont use such a device, so how does this work.. ? do I need a chain with a half spacer etc ?
Would I be able to retain the Q/R skewer etc ? or would I need to use a nut on a threaded axle ?
Going to use single ring on front and single on rear on a 7spd cassette body.. using appropriate spacers to achieve the best chainline.. any problems with doing this ?
Any help would be much appreciated on this please.. many thanks in advance...