divernick

You can buy campag compatible spacers and cogs. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17776

Fork service: Disassemble, clean seals and wipers, re-lube seals and wipers, assemble. R125. (Thanks Tool-Up Cycles) The rest? Bought the tools, grease and google. Teach a man to fish...........

Please visit cycle.Shimano.com and check out the range

Pics dude,PICS!

Found this pile of vintage metal on the weekend. I'm negotiating to get access to it...... Hansom, Zini, Alpina, Peugeot, Bridgestone and Pinarello.....

I forgot to add Kona Unit to my list. I have the Inbred and couldn't be happier.

It may take some careful negotiation....and I'm working on it. Prices will be premium though....the current owner is very attached....

I found this pile of porn-potential this weekend: Hansom, Zini, Alpina, Pinarello, Peugeot and Bridgestone.

Any modern (ish) steel SS would be awesome. The comfortable and responsive frames make long days in the saddle much more bearable. Look at: GT Peace On-One Inbred Cotic Simple Ritchey P-29 Niner SIR9

I think I crossed the line. A few months ago I went on a road ride in the cradle on a single speed road bike in MTB baggies, MTB shoes and a helmet with a peak. And I was faster than some roadies. I apologise if I embarrassed anyone.

Wow thanks! I don't ever get out that way but if you know of anyone coming to JHB I'll gladly meet up somewhere. PM SENT as well.

Go find some and take a pic and post it.

Are all the races following the same route?

I could be wrong on the Dartmoor. I use Blackspire. Bulletproof, top quality and very hard-wearing. I'd say "worth every penny"

bikebits.co.za has blackspire monoveloce rings: http://www.bikebits.co.za/store/products.aspx?pid=6578&cid=1019 These are awesome. These dartmoor ones are not ramped and are made for SS use: http://dialdbikes.co.za/dartmoor-totem-chainring.html

Can I play devil's advocate? Are deaf riders allowed to compete? Just a thought....

Get from dialdbikes or bikebits - Hope, Dartmoor etc.

It weighs 64 grams more than the derailleur on your Ritchey though....

For more info on chain tension check out www.singlespeedafrica.co.za

OK, home time. Time for me to ride my steel SS for an hour. What a reward at the end of the day!

Alfine 11?

Pfffft....someone....

Good, you did, young Jedi. Real, steel is.

Both work fine. I prefer the Gusset