^really? A 2:1 drive ratio makes me spin out a bit. I had it on the top chainring and 3rd gear today, haven't measured the sprockets yet, but that seems like my area of comfort. It's a bit difficult to offroad with it now but not impossible- I will probably get used to it as i train more. Renewed my love of singlespeed today, promised myself not to shift during the whole ride and suddenly was more aware of the bike and my surroundings- thinking about what gear to shift into really does temper the cycling experience.

Anyway, not much in the coffers right now- I could make a few bucks selling the derailers, shifters, cables, etc but I need the bike to work so that's out. $20 or so for a singlespeed kit doesn't sound bad, what about the chain tensioner for vertical dropouts? Also, does the tensioner have the same friction effect that the jockey pulleys on a derailer have or not as much? Finally what about a fixie conversion kit? Would I need a new hub/wheel or just a lockring and spacers?