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Converting road bike to SS
It's been a while since I've asked any dumb questions (here, anyway), so I thought I'd get back in the game:
I have a nice 10s road frame (130mm rear) that I'd like to convert into a single speed. SS freewheel, two brakes. Nothing else. What do I need to get to make this happen? (Ti, not steel, so no cold setting the frame to change the spacing.) Thanks, all. |
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What is the frame?
Dropout style? If it has modern dropouts the WI ENo is the way to go. |
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Yup. If you want to try the other methods, this is the bible: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html |
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Cheapest way is to use your existing derailer, you can leave the small chainring on there (meaning no need to buy shorter bolts). Buy a cog (unless you have an old cassette you can break apart, but the narrow base may mark up the freehub) and spacers (1.25" pvc pipe works as well). Easy peasy.
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It's a piece of cake. I have built up about 20 road bike single speeds for family and friends.
As stated above, spacers and cog on hyperglide hub. Vertical rear dropouts are slightly more complicated, but now much more. Either use a tensioner or simply tailor the fit with a half link. A little play in the chain is actually a good thing. As long as it is not so loose as to fall off the chain ring, it generates less friction than a tight chain. I've never seen the need to go to the trouble and expense of an eno hub. It's like the steel bike rear stay cold setting myth. There is no reason to do it. |
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