there are quite a few single speeders who ride offroad up here in santa cruz, jsut keep yer eyes out and focus on bikes whos chains arent falling off from derailures! maybe ill see you out there some time, have fun rocking those trails, theyre some of the best!

you can sign up for the mailing list at singlespeed.org which sends out an email once a year to let you know when it is. its usually aug/sept.

here is mine :D
http://www.observedtrials.net/vb/att...tid=1038&stc=1

I hope this isnt a dumb question, but are the rear wheels on a vertical drop secured with or without quick release or bolts. I dont want to run a tensioner either for the chain.

they could be secured with either

I just use a quick release, works fine.

another offroad SSer here. nearly all the same trails i'll take my geared ride on, i'll also take my SS. though some of the long, high up, butt loads of long climbing routes, and super techy fun to jump off stuff routes i stick with the geared/suspended ride.

ridden up kenosha pass on mine a few times last summer. and a large percentage of the guys and gals i ride with ofroad have SS rides, and take them on the same trails.

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Currently running 34/16.
Looking at a few other frames to build up another one, just not aluminum. Soma or Surly, just no sure.