Fork-it Posted August 19, 2020 Posted August 19, 2020 Opinions needed: Would you think this is salvageable into an SS bicycle? So it turns out the wheels on here are 650 and not 700's. If there is enough space in the fork and frame would it be possible to easily change to 700 wheels, and if so, what impact will that have on brake positioning? Ryan 1
MORNE Posted August 19, 2020 Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) So it turns out the wheels on here are 650 and not 700's. If there is enough space in the fork and frame would it be possible to easily change to 700 wheels, and if so, what impact will that have on brake positioning?looks like it from the pics...the biggest issue is usually having enough adjustability in the breaking blocks to get the surfaces lined up for the bigger wheels. If you can manage that...the rest looks like it might fit from the pics. There seems to be space in the frame for a bigger wheel. Otherwise just make it a fixie...no brakes required. I'll ad though that the fork looks bent to me. As in it took a knock from the front? might be wrong though. Maybe take it out and have a look at the steerer. Edited August 19, 2020 by morneS555 DJR and Ryan 2
Fork-it Posted August 19, 2020 Posted August 19, 2020 looks like it from the pics...the biggest issue is usually having enough adjustability in the breaking blocks to get the surfaces lined up for the bigger wheels. If you can manage that...the rest looks like it might fit from the pics. There seems to be space in the frame for a bigger wheel. Otherwise just make it a fixie...no brakes required. I'll ad though that the fork looks bent to me. As in it took a knock from the front? might be wrong though. Maybe take it out and have a look at the steerer. There seems to be enough space yes. I was just worried about the brakes so I will have to make a plan there. I am not too keen on the fixie idea (not sure if I am ready for that yet) perhaps just a rear brake? Rear seems to be an easier fix than front. I will also have a look at the fork, thanks! Lots more questions to follow....
Fork-it Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 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 Posted August 31, 2020 Posted August 31, 2020 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 Posted December 24, 2020 Posted December 24, 2020 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 Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) 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 Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) 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 Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 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 Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 Thanks for the input. Struggling to find SS Conversion kit. I see Rapide are our of stock of spacers and cogs
Fork-it Posted September 17, 2021 Posted September 17, 2021 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. TheoG, RocknRolla, shaper and 7 others 10
Mamil Posted September 17, 2021 Posted September 17, 2021 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 Fork-it 1
NotSoBigBen Posted September 17, 2021 Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) Oops wrong thread Edited September 17, 2021 by NotSoBigBen Wrong thread
Hairy Posted September 17, 2021 Posted September 17, 2021 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! Fork-it 1
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted September 20, 2021 Posted September 20, 2021 What does that weigh, looks svelte...... Fork-it 1
Fork-it Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 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.
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