Originally Posted by
ThermionicScott
That would probably work... if you're going with a standard single-speed rear hub, I'd shoot for 42mm between the centerline of the seat tube and the chainring.
I'm actually going with an 8 speed cassette with a rear derailleur. Considering the middle chainring position works pretty well now with the entire range of the freewheel as a triple, I'll probably take the above advice and mount an outer ring to the inside.
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