Single speed projects

[Fork-it]

Another question - wheels and more specifically wheel axle bolts.

I see all single speed bicycles have wheel axles that bolt on to the fork and rear stays. Is there a specific reason for that? Would I be able to use road rims with quick release skewers on a single speed?

[Fork-it]

Another question - wheels and more specifically wheel axle bolts.

I see all single speed bicycles have wheel axles that bolt on to the fork and rear stays. Is there a specific reason for that? Would I be able to use road rims with quick release skewers on a single speed?

 

From what I have seen on the internet, bolt on axles are preferred but quick release is not entirely ruled out. Does anyone have some experience with this? Recommendations? 

If I go bolt on axles, where does one even start looking for a basic wheel set?

[Nicdog]

Another question - wheels and more specifically wheel axle bolts.

I see all single speed bicycles have wheel axles that bolt on to the fork and rear stays. Is there a specific reason for that? Would I be able to use road rims with quick release skewers on a single speed?

Have at it. There are SS specific frames and there are conversions. Mine is a Tarmac sworks frame.

[Ryan]

Hi Guys. Need some help getting my SS ideas in order. I have been toying with the idea of building a SS mtb but have talked myself out if it when looking at SS Specific Steel (laarnie) Build. Thought I had a way forward when I decided to buy a budget 26er V Brake bike for a steal but when I added uo the cost for new wheels and brakes etc I mused that perhaps a disc brake newer 26er would be more cost effective in the long run. If I had the budget I would go for a nice 29er and not dabble in the project. I have read this thread studiously and gather that it may be a personal choice thing but hope that the guys who built some of these lovely 26er SSs could share their experiences. Did you eventually hanker to go 29er?? My question is: Would you do 26 v brake 26 Disc or 29er?? What spec geared bike would you consider as a good value starting point? Sorry Noob questions but had to dive in somewhere :-) Thanks a mill.

Edited January 25, 2021 by Ryan

[phenning]

Hi Guys. Need some help getting my SS ideas in order. I have been toying with the idea of building a SS mtb but have talked myself out if it when looking at SS Specific Steel (laarnie) Build. Thought I had a way forward when I decided to buy a budget 26er V Brake bike for a steal but when I added uo the cost for new wheel and brakes etc I mused that perhaps a siac brake newer 26er would be more cost effective in the long run. If I had the budget I would go for a nice 29er and not dabble in the project. I have read this thread studiously and gather that it may be a personal choice thing but hope that the guys who built some of these lovely 26er SSs could share their experiences. Did you eventually hanker to go 29er?? Thanks a mill.

I built my Cotic BFe as  26" Single speed and it is a total hoot, the combination of a big 150mm fork and  no choice but to pedal  made it  a huge amount  of fun  especially on steeper trails like jonkes and helderberg.  

 

as soon as the roads got flat it was frustrating , spinnig out and taking forever to cover ground.

 

i used a simple 2sprocket chain tensioner - worked well

Edited January 25, 2021 by phenning

[dirtrider]

Normally when you build a SS you do it with the spares you got lying around. In your case it happens to be a 26 V-brake frame , then that is what you must use. There are no rules when building a SS except for it should not have GEARS. 26 Vbrake would be awesome although not as cool as a 26 back pedal setup.

I built my Cotic BFe as  26" Single speed and it is a total hoot, the combination of a big 150mm fork and  no choice but to pedal  made it  a huge amount  of fun  especially on steeper trails like jonkes and helderberg.  

as soon as the roads got flat it was frustrating , spinnig out and taking forever to cover ground.

 

i used a simple 2sprocket chain tensioner - worked well

[Ryan]

Thanks for the input. Struggling to find SS Conversion kit. I see Rapide are our of stock of spacers and cogs

[Fork-it]

Finally put all the pieces of the puzzle together. I had a lot of fun with this build. Learned a lot and made good friends along the way. 

 

[Mamil]

58 minutes ago, Fork-it said:

Finally put all the pieces of the puzzle together. I had a lot of fun with this build. Learned a lot and made good friends along the way. 

 

Gawjuss

[NotSoBigBen]

Oops wrong thread

Edited September 17, 2021 by NotSoBigBen
Wrong thread

[Hairy]

3 hours ago, Fork-it said:

Finally put all the pieces of the puzzle together. I had a lot of fun with this build. Learned a lot and made good friends along the way. 

 

Nice bike!

Nice pics!

Enjoy!

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

What does that weigh, looks svelte......

[Fork-it]

23 hours ago, Steven Knoetze (sk27) said:

What does that weigh, looks svelte......

Thank you, never even considered weight. Is that a thing with steel bikes? Would be interesting to find out though. 

 

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

2 hours ago, Fork-it said:

Thank you, never even considered weight. Is that a thing with steel bikes? Would be interesting to find out though. 

 

Just curious, it looks light but with steel it probably wont be....

[Fork-it]

16 minutes ago, Steven Knoetze (sk27) said:

Just curious, it looks light but with steel it probably wont be....

I will let you know. Now I am curious as well. It will definitely benefit from the lack of 'multi-speed parts'.

 

[Hairy]

Just now, BaGearA said:

My cotic XL is lighter than a friends trek carbon hardtail , only just but it is lighter

 

And i have a larger frame and braided brake hoses , will post pics later today

Do those braded hoses have blood on them after cutting yourself when shortening the hoses and then having to ask someone else to finish the setup!?!?