Runbikeswim Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Have a single speed that I want to take back to gears... Maybe 1 X 10 or 1 X 9 or 11... But the cheapest route? Just buy a cassette, detailed and shifter? Want to just keep the crank as is... Ss looks like this
Nick Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 I did this conversion a couple weeks ago. I needed a cassette, rear derailleur, shifter, chain, cable and cable outer. Finding a single shifter was tricky, I ended up getting a Shimano Zee. Unfortunately, there was nothing in the classifieds at the time.
Fisan Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 1. Buy cassette, shifter, and RD2. DIY fitting - its not that difficult3. Realise gears is overrated4. Sell components on the hub
Wil6 Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 I have XT Ispec shifters and brakes. So I can convert my SS to geared in 10min.
J∆kk∆ls Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 I'm also converting my ss back to 1x10.Using shimano zee rear derailleur and saint shifter.Works like a charm!
Onegear Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Ahh man, would have been so much more exciting if this thread was titled "converting 1 by 10 to SS ! " ???? Nothing better then seeing the pics of some mtb singlespeed conversions ????
the nerd Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 I did this conversion a couple weeks ago. I needed a cassette, rear derailleur, shifter, chain, cable and cable outer. Finding a single shifter was tricky, I ended up getting a Shimano Zee. Unfortunately, there was nothing in the classifieds at the time Zee shifter is about the cheapest option.. Got one on my 1x10 as well. Fortunately I did not have to mutilate my beautiful SS...
NotSoBigBen Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Unless the chain ring one is using is narrow wide is it not a good possibility (in fact almost definitely so) that a chain guide would be needed when going SS to 1*X?
NotSoBigBen Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Unless running a clutch dr?True, never tried that so can't say .....
RocknRolla Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Supposed to work that way, cuz it says so on the box. But I also think NW is the way to go.
the nerd Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Ive run both NW and normal with and without clutch, I reckon its more about chain tension..
Runbikeswim Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 Load of crap imo.Keep it SS This is my only bike while I start my pyga build ( my dream bike) so don't think il manage the next 4 months on a SS.... gona hit the spruit on Saturday to see but I don't know. bare in mind its a cheapie axis frame and not a carbon rocket like you guys propbly have. will be happy with some tips.
Flippa Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 This is my only bike while I start my pyga build ( my dream bike) so don't think il manage the next 4 months on a SS.... gona hit the spruit on Saturday to see but I don't know. bare in mind its a cheapie axis frame and not a carbon rocket like you guys propbly have. will be happy with some tips. You spend the next 4 months on SS, you won't want to ride the pyga.......
the nerd Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 This is my only bike while I start my pyga build ( my dream bike) so don't think il manage the next 4 months on a SS.... gona hit the spruit on Saturday to see but I don't know. bare in mind its a cheapie axis frame and not a carbon rocket like you guys propbly have. will be happy with some tips. An SS is an SS, it matters not the material but the experience!
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