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24 tooth Onza T-Bird crankset to the rescue.

Project bike 2006: the verdict

Cafevelo's singlespeed conversion worked a treat - this bike is a HUGE amount of fun and loves to buzz around town.

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Project bike 2006: handlebars ergo-go

cafevelo puts the finishing touches to its singlespeed supercycle. For added rider comfort, we opted for Cane Creek's ergo bar ends. The Eastern straight bar has been cut down to match the rider's shoulder width.

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Project bike 2006: singlespeed conversion kit

Looking for some purity in your life? Go singlespeed! Spacer kit fits Shimano 8/9 spd mtb hubs. 16t rear sprocket. Chain line bang-on with middle chain ring. Suits urban cycling.

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Project bike 2006: rim tape

Okay, it's hidden detail, but rim tape is still all about keeping that look. Click here for specs.

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Project bike 2006: brake set

Black is the new black. Dispatched swiftly by Merlin Cycles.

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Project bike 2006: wheels

Shimano Deore hubs on Mavic rims with DT SWISS spokes.

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Project bike 2006: chain tensioner

Chain tensioners - some people love them, some people hate them. Cafevelo plans to put On-one's offering to the test.

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Project bike 2006: forks

Steel forks - the real deal.

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Project bike 2006: frame

Check this baby out - never to be repeated scaffold pole-style tubing!

Project bike 2006: intro

2005 was all about building a bike for the alps (see photo). This year, our mission at cafevelo is to save an old oversized aluminium mtb frame. Keep logging on to watch the singlespeed take shape.