LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Share So I have an old Trek in the garage that I want to convert to SS just for the odd commute and messing around. What do I need? Been looking on the net but nothing is actually helping. And how hard is it?? I think its a 24 speed at the moment. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Or a decent link would be cool. where its explained simply. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/#findComment-1667428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted May 25, 2012 Share +1. Thinking of converting an old steel road bike Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/#findComment-1667429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Seems like you need a fair amount of tools. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/#findComment-1667433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 25, 2012 Share Very simple. remove useless der's and shiftersremove cassettedrink a beerfit chain tensioner to where the rear der wasfit loose sprocket on free hub body looselyshorten chain to fit sprocket and tensionershift sprocket along body to ensure you get a good straight chain line (Look from behind the bike and get it right)Mark this position on the body with tipexdrink a beerremove sprocket and add spacers to get the sprocket on the previously mark tipex spotre-assemble the lot and go for a ridedrink a beer and smile Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/#findComment-1667437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 25, 2012 Share The only problem you might have is being seen riding a Trek Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/#findComment-1667438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Zone Posted May 25, 2012 Share I looked into doing this, I am pretty hands on and do all my bike servicing, but deceided for my SS build to rely on the LBS, I was lucky that my frame had horizontal dropouts so I dont need a chain tensioner. All that was required was to put on a 16 tooth - I could have done this myself, the tricky bit was finding and installing the correct BB (compatible with my Campy c-record cranks) so that the chain-line was correct. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/#findComment-1667440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Haha.. Just had a laugh... So i only need a couple parts from the shop? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/#findComment-1667441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fork-it Posted May 25, 2012 Share Haha.. Just had a laugh... So i only need a couple parts from the shop? Which model Trek is it? Rigid fork? Just curious, I also have an old Trek and have been thinking of converting for a long time now. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/#findComment-1667447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 25, 2012 Share What you will need Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/#findComment-1667448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Will post a pic now.. Where can we buy the first 4? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/#findComment-1667452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Similar to this.. Spring loaded fork.. V-Brakes. Thinking of even sanding it down and spraying it plain with no decals or anything. Edited May 25, 2012 by Fruity Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/#findComment-1667457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 25, 2012 Share Will post a pic now.. Where can we buy the first 4? Any good LBS or ... http://dialdbikes.co.za/ and http://www.cwcycles.co.za/... the last one you should have stock of Edited May 25, 2012 by Hairy Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/#findComment-1667464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Any good LBS or ... http://dialdbikes.co.za/ and http://www.cwcycles.co.za/... the last one you should have stock of Yes, thats always stocked up. Ja most of the bike shops in the east are pretty useless. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/#findComment-1667473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dial'd Bikes Posted May 25, 2012 Share What you will need Surely the beverages should slot in before and between steps too? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/#findComment-1667476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Share This looks like a winner... Not too expensive either. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/#findComment-1667478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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