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Yes, this is one of the best aspects of SS bikes to me. The biggest issue is the design of your dropouts. Also, a half-link will be your best friend in regards to dialing in your chain tension.

That said, if you have a full suspension bike you will need a tensioner to combat chain growth through your travel, unless you have a concentric bottom bracket or unified rear triangle.

As others noted, there's no reason for your shoes or socks to touch the chain - so that's just a technique and control issue you need to work on.

However, chainguards are very helpful and don't typically require bolt holes etc., on the frame. However, some require you to remove the bottom bracket, which requires specialist tools and 20 minutes. e.g. this from Velo Orange is pretty smart.

Only a chainguard will protect pant/trouser legs though, short of rolling them up, tucking in socks (ruins socks), or getting clips - I like this style.

That's great. I would bet any LBS would make the switch for you if you bought the kit there or you will need these
This
, probably this but different manufacturers have different ones
, And this guy
the tools are Super worth having but I here you're on a budget. Call up you LBS and see what they say.

I like it a lot. Keeps the bike nice and clean looking with nothing inside the triangle.

It is actually a saddle bag with a mesh bottle holder. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BPXQ6HC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Depends on how long you're riding. I'd avoid clipless for quick jaunts or non serious rides. For serious 1+ hour riding, clipless is great.

These are good value and very light for metal pedals: http://www.amazon.com/Wellgo-MG-1-Magnesium-Platform-16-Inch/dp/B00E7UZ5OK

For winter (in montana) I just pick up a beater bike, convert to single speed, and throw some Schwalbe Marathon Winter - studded tires. Low PSI for ice and Pump them up to a high PSI when the roads are clear. Disc brakes, while nice during winter are pretty unnecessary for the speeds I'm traveling at on ice.

http://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Marathon-Studded-Mountain-Bicycle/dp/B003TNOZV0

im thinking of buying this bike, specifically this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GLNZV04/ref=s9_simh_gw_p468_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-8&pf_rd_r=0QRASVNQEYM3C4D46H96&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200482&pf_rd_i=507846 do you have any experience in cycling other than this bike? would you recommend it? thanks!

This is true but with a caveat: mtb levers will not work on bullhorns bc they can't get around the bend of the bars. If you do decide to go with pull levers you need to look for cyclocross levers, otherwise known asin-line levers. There are those out there that feel this unsafe because it functions differently than the typical set up but imo this is a totally acceptable route to go, and several single speed companies ship new bikes with these levers and I've often run then this way myself.

You may need shorter chainring bolts like these (first link I found - you can get cheaper ones) or some chainring bolt spacers. You'll also need to adjust the length of your chain with this but you can also borrow one from your lbs. It would not be a bad idea to get a new chain at the same time, but if you're on a budget don't sweat it.

$15 and works great 👍

CyclingDeal MTB Road Bike Bicycle Aluminum Chain Tensioner Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N3RBJL1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QcrwCbCN9E5Q2

https://www.amazon.com/ACS-BMX-Paws-4-1-Freewheel/dp/B071FS1V8P/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=acs+freewheel+18&qid=1574106471&sr=8-8

http://www.amazon.com/Takara-Kabuto-Single-Speed-Frame/dp/B0041QF9EQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380922397&sr=8-1&keywords=takara

Origin8 makes one that has both 110 & 130 mounting holes on it, coincidentally I came across those few months back and bought it. My bike is 130BCD.

Here is a link

Just so we're on the same page, I ordered this one, confirm if that's the wheel you're thinking of.

Just wanted a rear wheel since I already have an Aerospoke in the front.

https://www.amazon.com/SunRise-Carbon-Fiber-Clincher-Wheel/dp/B07D1HM3BL/ref=sr_1_45?crid=3AHC6EJDEUVPX&keywords=sunrise+carbon+wheelset+700c&qid=1565398126&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=sunrise+carbon%2Csporting%2C238&sr=1-45

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CGE6AE/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687662&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001BN6VH6&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1M0ZAMNQSS8SY6N2V5GN

Just measure the width to verify, but this should work....