Nice! That is giving me some ideas for sure.
Is there any decent guides out there for converting to SS? As I really have no idea.. Did a google, does seem info, but as for it's usefulness?
What forks did you put on it?
I initially did everything very cheaply - used the original chain and cranks (with middle and small chain rings removed) and just bought a surly singulator for chain tension and a cheap SS cog and spacer kit. I did 1000s of kms with that set up. I recently upgraded the cranks to an old XTR set that I had (still using the big ring though) and I'm currently getting away without a tensioner as I've used a half-link chain and it's just the right length (though seems to be stretching pretty quickly).
process is easy:
1. strip off all your old gear cable, shifters and derailleurs and remove your cassette.
2. loosely fit your new SS cog and spacers (something like
http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/DMCS1N0SK/title/dmr-single-speed-kit-16t ?). 3. Fit your tensioner (something like
http://www.supersports.net.au/products/bikes/gusset/gusset-ss-tensioner-bachelor or I like the surly option
http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bike...-chain-tensioner/o-halloran-hill/sa/102025256 for it's adjustability and easy of use).
4. finally fit your chain as tight as you can get it.
5. Once you've fitted your chain you can make sure that your chainline is right, adjust as necesary using the spacers either side of your rear cog.
6. Ride and smile!
The forks I have are dreadful! I originally bought some 'suspension corrected' jobbies which were just way too long. The ones currently fitted were on special at a dodgy bike shop I visited when my chain snapped. They're total no-names, steel, heavy, lopsided and horrible but they work well. One day I might upgrade to some nice carbon forks, but I'm not too fussed as these ones do fine.