TrackGuy Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 Hey everyoneOkay, I have this old school bike here that still runs etc. but I would to convert it so a single speed. What do I need to do this, as little as possible and cheap as possible this bike will be for commuting to work not the safest of areas to lock up a bike and so forth.What more than this would I need, http://rapide.co.za/product/rapide-singleminded-cog-and-spacers-kit-2/Thanks a lot guys
The MTBer Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 Yes the spacer and cog, also just check the tention in your chain, you may need a chain tentioner, most mtb guys run them. If the chain is in decent condition you can use it, if not I would go for a half link chain.
BenReaper Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 I'm also busy with a low budget SS build.I got a chain tensioner from Rapidé and got a few old cassettes from my lbs.I'm planning on taking apart the cassettes and using the spacers between the cogs to alighn the rear cog with the chainring up front,going to use the same cogs from the broken up cassette and the old 9speed chain with the tensioner to keep the chain tight.
BenReaper Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 Since I'm sick at the moment and cant ride I will hopefully be able to do the coversion tomorrow and will post some pics here.Maybe they can be of help to the OP.
TrackGuy Posted April 19, 2015 Author Posted April 19, 2015 Pretty good idea, yeah I will get the tensioner from Rapide as well and the single speed kit with spacers but I am going to have to look for a cheap buy from junkmail or so can't use the bike I wanted to use, sigh.
BenReaper Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 Just finished the build.Here are some pics.Started out with a few cassettes and the tensioner.Took them apart for the spacers and selected the cogs I wanted to try out.A 16t and a 18t.
BenReaper Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 And here's the finished product,"cheap and cheerfull"!Will post some more pics on the SS MTB thread later in the week.
rock Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 for what its worth I have heard that fitting the cog backwards (if it came from a cassette) helps with chain retention.
Neill Du Toit Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 And here's the finished product,"cheap and cheerfull"!Will post some more 20150419_145646-1.jpg pics on the SS MTB thread later in the week. 20150419_145621-1.jpgI like your chain link!
BenReaper Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 I like your chain link!Hahaha...you saw that.[emoji1] I acidentally cut the chain to short and didnt have another link.Had to "Boer maak n plan" for taking pics.
J∆kk∆ls Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 I will be converting my Cotic Bfe to a single speed for a race. Will post pics as soon as its done. Lets see if I like this SS business!?!
TrackGuy Posted April 19, 2015 Author Posted April 19, 2015 No ways, your high jack has expanded my knowledge and gave me ideas. Your job looks good man!
BenReaper Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 Glad I could be of help.I have also seen this Ghetto tensioner mod if you really want to do it cheaply.
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