LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Posted May 25, 2012 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.
LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Posted May 25, 2012 Or a decent link would be cool. where its explained simply.
Hairy Posted May 25, 2012 Posted May 25, 2012 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
Hairy Posted May 25, 2012 Posted May 25, 2012 The only problem you might have is being seen riding a Trek
Red Zone Posted May 25, 2012 Posted May 25, 2012 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.
LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Posted May 25, 2012 Haha.. Just had a laugh... So i only need a couple parts from the shop?
Fork-it Posted May 25, 2012 Posted May 25, 2012 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.
LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Posted May 25, 2012 Will post a pic now.. Where can we buy the first 4?
LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) 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
Hairy Posted May 25, 2012 Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) 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
LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Posted May 25, 2012 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.
Dial'd Bikes Posted May 25, 2012 Posted May 25, 2012 What you will need Surely the beverages should slot in before and between steps too?
LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Posted May 25, 2012 This looks like a winner... Not too expensive either.
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