Advise on new build

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  • Currently building a lemond fillmore, and the most recent purchase being the wheels with [I]Ambrosio [/I]track hubs. I want to run fixed one side and a single speed the other.

    First what cogs and freewheel do i buy to fit the different sized threads on the hub?

    Second, I am a complete newbie to fixed normally ride single speed mountain bike off road 34:18, what ratio is recommended for my commute, (not hilly, just gentle incline mostly flat) Have girly legs :)

    Haven't purchased bottom bracket or crank set yet but I am hoping to buy 160mm length cranks maybe from SJS Cycles.

    last what chain width 3/32" or 1/8?

    thanks

  • run something that gives you 69/70 gear inches.

    shimano freewheel and generic sprocket are available from sjs cycles

    I would run 1/8 chain to give you most options.

  • +1 on a gear ratio of between 66-70 GI

    might be worth getting slightly longer cranks for a bit more leverage, the fillimore has a high bottom bracket so 165 or even 170 wont cause any issues for commuting.

    i've got an as new 16t shimano freewheel you can have for £5

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