i would also focus on chain tension as the culprit; it's easy, esp. when you're first riding SS or fixed, to focus on derailment to the point of getting it too tight for efficiency. The truth is, single cog drivetrains feel best with the absolute minimum amount of tension needed to prevent derailment. Tension is much more critical in off-road riding or fixed gear riding, where bumps or high-rpm pedaling increase the chances of derailment; for on-road SS riding, it's much easier to err on the side of too slack. But even with a fixed gear, you'd be surprised how slack you can run the chain without any real danger (assuming good chainline, of course); check out pictures of track racers' bikes at rest and you'll see what i mean. The chain should sag just enough to see it when it's at rest.
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