Dlg Posted September 6, 2016 Posted September 6, 2016 Hi there, I'm new to the single speed world (always been a roadie) and wanted to check to things quick (sorry if its been asked before and for the lack of the correct terminology): 1) I'm converting a relatively new frame (a Swift TI) to a single speed. Most singlespeed cranks are (sqaure) whereas the Swift frame is not. I have herdyou can get an adapter for the crank, any idea what these are called? 2) Also I bought some Shimano brake levers, would I be able to use Campagnolo Veloce Dual Pivot Brake Caliper Set with these? What would the possible issues be for this? Cheers
Loose cog Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 You will not have any problem using Shimano brake levers with Campagnolo callipers!
capediver Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) 48x16, thinking of going 15, and tackling Argus.... Edited September 7, 2016 by capediver Hairy, fanievb and "Stevens" 3
Loose cog Posted September 11, 2016 Posted September 11, 2016 Completed these for the Freedom ride on the 24th! BenReaper, Hairy and DJR 3
SilverCracker Posted September 19, 2016 Posted September 19, 2016 in the making..... Scott Speedster 2.....sorting the gearing out now. messed up the "fixed" hanger when the derailleur got caught up in the spokes. So I am very limited to what can be used as a tensioner as the thread got damaged when the derailleur got removed..... Any suggestions? "Stevens", Hairy and BenReaper 3
Ryanpmb Posted September 20, 2016 Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) in the making.....Scott Speedster 2.....sorting the gearing out now. messed up the "fixed" hanger when the derailleur got caught up in the spokes. So I am very limited to what can be used as a tensioner as the thread got damaged when the derailleur got removed.....Any suggestions?BB mounted chain guide from a MTB. If it's a treaded BB with external cups, it'll work like a charm. The single roller type will hide behind the chainring so aesthetics will be maintained. Edited September 20, 2016 by Ryanpmb SilverCracker 1
SilverCracker Posted October 4, 2016 Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) So the Scott is now done and ready for the maiden flight. Running a 39/12 gearing to test the waters......it comes down to a 1 to 3 ratio......bring on the sweat...... Edited October 4, 2016 by SilverCracker Hairy and fanievb 2
Hairy Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 So it turns out the thread on my frames BB is toast .... and the LBS can't re-thread it. Can one use a helicoil to get some thread back at all? If not I will use a liberal dose of epoxy and fix the BB permanently .... once the BB is toast, the frame will have to be binned though. I did see a GT Meatball this morning at a LBS, and I must say it has my full attention, but not the price unfortunately! J∆kk∆ls 1
J∆kk∆ls Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 So it turns out the thread on my frames BB is toast .... and the LBS can't re-thread it. Can one use a helicoil to get some thread back at all? If not I will use a liberal dose of epoxy and fix the BB permanently .... once the BB is toast, the frame will have to be binned though. I did see a GT Meatball this morning at a LBS, and I must say it has my full attention, but not the price unfortunately!I think the cotic road rat is still available at woodstock cycle works. Just saying!
Hairy Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 I think the cotic road rat is still available at woodstock cycle works. Just saying! tell me more RE price and size if you can recall please!
J∆kk∆ls Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 tell me more RE price and size if you can recall please!Size 56cm MR4500 http://www.woodstockcycleworks.com/bicycles-for-sale/cotic-roadrat-56cm-r4500 If it was a Large I would have bought it ages ago IH8MUD 1
Hairy Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 can't find it there this is the meatballhttp://www.grundtner.com/typo3temp/pics/Meatball_1_244578af01.jpg J∆kk∆ls, CAAD4, J0KER and 1 other 4
J0KER Posted October 8, 2016 Posted October 8, 2016 Haven't ridden in a while and decided I'l start off with what I remember to be one of the most fun riding experiences I've had so far- Fixed Gear. This one was originally built by Hunter cycles but I added some things.(I didn't have much of a say with the pedals, they were cheap and easy to come by) Hairy, IH8MUD and Stretched@Birth 3
Hairy Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 can't find it there this is the meatballhttp://www.grundtner.com/typo3temp/pics/Meatball_1_244578af01.jpgsoooooo....seems the bike is at a price now that I am comfortable .... might just come back from lunch with a little something new Formallyknownas and Gandalf 2
Formallyknownas Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 soooooo....seems the bike is at a price now that I am comfortable .... might just come back from lunch with a little something new Rad Hairy. I've also got a wee SS I'll collecting in the next few days hier inni kaap. I LOVE this feeling!!!!! Hairy 1
Hairy Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 sneak peak of behind my desk ....... Allrounder, Loose cog and clement 3
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