Cotic Solaris - Hope Single Speed hub - 1x6 gear conversion

[divernick]

So I'm building a Solaris. Yup, awesome bike.

 

The challenge is budget for new wheels is non-existent and life's too short to ride rubbish wheels.

 

So.....

 

I'm going to use the wheels off my SS (On One Inbred 29er - Flows on Hope Trials/Single Speed rear hub - which can apparently take 6 cogs)

 

The plan is as follows:

 

• Choose 6 cogs from various 9-spd cassettes and use 9-speed spacing.
• Use a short cage DA rear derailleur
• Use a 9-speed MTB shifter
• Use a 34t NW chainring

I'm hoping to be able to have something like 30-26-22-18-14-12

 

All the research I've done suggests that this will work - the only thing I'm slightly concerned about is dropping the chain by not using a clutch RD.

 

[Nick]

Please keep us updated on this build. I have the same rear hub and have always been curious about gearing it.

[the nerd]

A mate of mine runs a hope N/W with a 9spd xt no clutch no dropped chains... rode Dusi2C, JHB2C etc... fine

 

It will be a cool project

 

*edit

 

Also rides with a Dura Ace thumbie ha ha

[Ryanpmb]

A mate of mine runs a hope N/W with a 9spd xt no clutch no dropped chains... rode Dusi2C, JHB2C etc... fine

 

It will be a cool project

 

*edit

 

Also rides with a Dura Ace thumbie ha ha

 

Yes - friction thumbie would be the answer here...

[the nerd]

Yes - friction thumbie would be the answer here...

 

yeah i agree, if you running only 6 spd a thumbie would be ideal...

 

Now im wondering... Ive recently seen the SRAM DH X1 7spd cluster, i wonder if that would fit on an SS hub???

 

That comes with its own 7 spd shifter and special cassette...

Hmmm

 

*edit

 

I see it only works on their XD driver, damn

[divernick]

And cost guys, cost.

 

My idea is a parts-bin setup using stuff I already have.

 

I won't lie, a sexy Dura Ace RD on my Solaris should look oh-so purty.

 

I'm used to climbing most stuff on 32-17, 18 or 19 so to have a 34-30 should expand my climbing abilities a great deal before I kick into "third gear" (walking)

 

I think I have a neat Deore 9-speed shifter in a box somewhere that should work.

 

The alternative is a new wheelset, Zee RD and new 10-speed shifter. But why follow the crowd?

[the nerd]

And cost guys, cost.

 

My idea is a parts-bin setup using stuff I already have.

 

I won't lie, a sexy Dura Ace RD on my Solaris should look oh-so purty.

 

I'm used to climbing most stuff on 32-17, 18 or 19 so to have a 34-30 should expand my climbing abilities a great deal before I kick into "third gear" (walking)

 

I think I have a neat Deore 9-speed shifter in a box somewhere that should work.

 

The alternative is a new wheelset, Zee RD and new 10-speed shifter. But why follow the crowd?

 

I have a 9 spd xtr rapid rise rear if you want it...

[divernick]

I have a 9 spd xtr rapid rise rear if you want it...

Thanks, I'll let you know if the DA doesn't work out.

 

I may only get to play with this next week, depending on the family's weekend plans. 

#cantwait

[Eldron]

You're a numpty

 

I dig random builds - post pics when you're done!!!

[divernick]

You're a numpty

 

I dig random builds - post pics when you're done!!!

You know me. I'll post pics while I'm busy!

[eddy]

So I'm building a Solaris. Yup, awesome bike.

 

 

 

 

I don't know.

 

 

Is a Cotic a good enough bike to spend all this energy on ?         

[divernick]

I don't know.

 

 

Is a Cotic a good enough bike to spend all this energy on ?         

 

I'm gonna ask this guy I know. His name's Ian something

[eddy]

I'm gonna ask this guy I know. His name's Ian something

 

 

The guy who saw a matt orange one today and immediately swapped out his green one after already having bought his green finishing kit ???????

[rock]

wont work.......but I will take that Hope hub off your hands for a few bucks  

[divernick]

wont work.......but I will take that Hope hub off your hands for a few bucks  

nice try Batman

[divernick]

The guy who saw a matt orange one today and immediately swapped out his green one after already having bought his green finishing kit ???????

Haha, sounds like him.