Single speed projects

[Guest Karma]

 

jus that's ugly.

[NINER_boy]

 

Real nice!!!!!

 

Keep posting pics as the build goes on PLEASE!!!!

 

Love that bike

[popcorn_skollie]

If you dont come right you can have my spacer kit mahalla that I used on my ss before I got the Rapide set. Its made up of old casette spacers but works a charm as Hairy suggested. Collect in Bellville if you can on Friday. I wont be available before then though.

Thank you!

[popcorn_skollie]

its almost done. Haven't really taken any progress pics.

Will post a decent quality photo of the complete bike when I get those spacers

[popcorn_skollie]

a few nips and tucks here and there and she's done

[popcorn_skollie]

I have an issue that I'm trying to solve in the least ghetto way possible.

The frame was built for mechanical disk brakes. No provision was made a hydraulic hose.

[NotSoBigBen]

Very nice man! May you have many safe, happy miles on it ????

[deanbean]

I have an issue that I'm trying to solve in the least ghetto way possible.

The frame was built for mechanical disk brakes. No provision was made a hydraulic hose.

Nice bike, enjoy it.

I had the same problem with a Giant I had. Used these goodies from CRC.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/za/en/shimano-deore-hose-supporter-unit/rp-prod34709

 

Maybe one of the local LBS would have them.

[Ryanpmb]

I have an issue that I'm trying to solve in the least ghetto way possible.

The frame was built for mechanical disk brakes. No provision was made a hydraulic hose.

Fit mechanical discs. Problem solved .

Nice ride.

[deanbean]

 

Fit mechanical discs. Problem solved .

Nice ride.

That's not problem solved Ryan, it's problem deferred.

[Ryanpmb]

That's not problem solved Ryan, it's problem deferred.

Sell the Elixirs and replace with BB5's or BB7's - as I said - problem solved... In more ways than one.

[Hairy]

I have an issue that I'm trying to solve in the least ghetto way possible.

The frame was built for mechanical disk brakes. No provision was made a hydraulic hose.

red cable ties till you have a permanent solution

[WezGK]

Hey. Thinking of starting a SS build, just want to know regarding the rear wheel/hub, is the hub wider then a geared hub with cassette or is it the same just with rings removed from cassette and spacers fitted? Maybe someone can post a pic from top view of rear hub/ring/chain? Also, when/why would a chain tensioner be required?

Edited August 13, 2014 by WezGK

[Trackie]

Hub spacing is the same, most guys use a standard free hub with spacers to align the sprocket with the front blade. Chain tensioner is used when the frame does not have horizontal ( rear facing) dropouts, in order to keep the chain correctly tensioned. Can't post a pic, but hope this helps.

[WezGK]

Hub spacing is the same, most guys use a standard free hub with spacers to align the sprocket with the front blade. Chain tensioner is used when the frame does not have horizontal ( rear facing) dropouts, in order to keep the chain correctly tensioned. Can't post a pic, but hope this helps.

Definitely. . Thanx...

[shaper]

You use a normal wheel and replace the cassette with a SS cog and spacers, the coloured spacers in this pic, (red, gold silver etc) are used to position the rear cog in direct line with the front chainring. You then use the tensioner as shown to take up the slack and keep the chain tensioned.

 

Sometimes you are lucky and if the gear ratio you choose with the frame dimensions, the chain may fit tight without the need for a tensioner and this is known as the "magic gear"

 

http://www.velosolo.co.uk/pictures/dscn4307FAQ.jpg

 

you can buy tensioner kits such as this http://dialdbikes.co.za/dmr-single-speed-conversion-kit.html

 

Also here http://www.rapide.co.za/c228/Single-Speeder.aspx#.U-w-r_mSwkM