Raab Posted May 25, 2012 Share Which local online shop stocks SS spares? Also looking for some Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/page/3/#findComment-1667595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippa Posted May 25, 2012 Share I've bought most of my SS stuff online from www.rapide.co.zawww.singlespeed.co.zawww.chainreactioncycles.comwww.velosolo.co.uk Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/page/3/#findComment-1667600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 25, 2012 Share I've bought most of my SS stuff online from www.rapide.co.zawww.singlespeed.co.zawww.chainreactioncycles.comwww.velosolo.co.uk Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/page/3/#findComment-1667607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted May 25, 2012 Share When I contacted velosolo a while back they said they wouldn't send to SA cos stuff kept on going missing..... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/page/3/#findComment-1667608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Thanks. I presume your bikefit would be about the same on a SS compared to normal road bike? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/page/3/#findComment-1667609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted May 25, 2012 Share Don't see why not.... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/page/3/#findComment-1667612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 25, 2012 Share Thanks. I presume your bikefit would be about the same on a SS compared to normal road bike? The bike does not change, just the gearing Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/page/3/#findComment-1667616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted May 25, 2012 Share The bike does not change, just the gearingWhat gearing would be good for rolling to hilly terrain similar to 94.7 route? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/page/3/#findComment-1667618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 25, 2012 Share What gearing would be good for rolling to hilly terrain similar to 94.7 route? No idea ... what gears would you normally push? Start on one gear lighter than what you want to push and get into the swing of the SS thing and once you have gotten used to it fine tune your gearing. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/page/3/#findComment-1667622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted May 25, 2012 Share What gearing would be good for rolling to hilly terrain similar to 94.7 route?This question to answer is not an easy one.26 or 29 inch bike. How strong are your legs normally, how good is your climbing ability, how good is your spinning ability.Understanding all these and the cold hard facts behind them will lead you to the best gears for yourself. There is also a vast difference in riding a SS or racing one in any race, especially the ultra's. One tip I will give with confidence, always gear for the climbs. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/page/3/#findComment-1667627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted May 25, 2012 Share The only problem you might have is being seen riding a Trek :lol: Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/page/3/#findComment-1667630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Share This question to answer is not an easy one.26 or 29 inch bike. How strong are your legs normally, how good is your climbing ability, how good is your spinning ability.Understanding all these and the cold hard facts behind them will lead you to the best gears for yourself. There is also a vast difference in riding a SS or racing one in any race, especially the ultra's. One tip I will give with confidence, always gear for the climbs. Isnt your Ritchey an SS Dangle?? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/page/3/#findComment-1667632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted May 25, 2012 Share :lol: A respray will solve that! Cav' 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/page/3/#findComment-1667635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossW Posted May 25, 2012 Share Many people want to convert a 3 ring crank to a single. I want to convert my SRAM S1400 2x10 crank to single speed. Any ideas if this is possible and how? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/page/3/#findComment-1667637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 25, 2012 Share Many people want to convert a 3 ring crank to a single. I want to convert my SRAM S1400 2x10 crank to single speed. Any ideas if this is possible and how? Same applies as per the 3 ring crank where you might need the spacers or shortened bolts Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/page/3/#findComment-1667644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted May 25, 2012 Share Isnt your Ritchey an SS Dangle?? Yes, it's the only bike I ride and do all the races on it. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/116646-ss-conversion/page/3/#findComment-1667647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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