Gears on a singlespeed frame

[Ryanpmb]

Hold on here a minute.

Do I understand correctly that you want to put gears onto a single speed. Does not make sence to me - gears=singlespeed?

 

Sory, I don't get it. Get another bike.

Must be missing something here.

Get another bike for one event?...

[droo]

The street cred isn't worth all the sweat. 

The SS i sold Super T. He did the Argus on it. 

One photo of his medal over the rear hub and now the bike has gears on. 

Once the purist novelty wears off you will succumb to gears too.

In the meantime I have a rear sprocket you could try out.

I look forward to watching you ***.

 

It's about the flow, man.

 

Also, spoken like a true mate.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

The street cred isn't worth all the sweat.

The SS i sold Super T. He did the Argus on it.

One photo of his medal over the rear hub and now the bike has gears on.

Once the purist novelty wears off you will succumb to gears too.

In the meantime I have a rear sprocket you could try out.

I look forward to watching you ***.

Watching him *** with gears on is enjoyment enough. I want tickets to this bout!

[Meezo]

The street cred isn't worth all the sweat. 

The SS i sold Super T. He did the Argus on it. 

One photo of his medal over the rear hub and now the bike has gears on. 

Once the purist novelty wears off you will succumb to gears too.

In the meantime I have a rear sprocket you could try out.

I look forward to watching you ***.

 

Super T,

 

hmmm, SS on it for Argurst...

[RocknRolla]

Hold on here a minute.

Do I understand correctly that you want to put gears onto a single speed. Does not make sense to me - gears=singlespeed?

 

Sorry, I don't get it. Get another bike.

Must be missing something here.

You are missing quite a bit here.

[RocknRolla]

Thank you for all the informative replies, as well as the offers of assistance from V12 and Dirt Rider.

 

As for certain replies, It's clear on this forum that you are damned if you do, and damned if you don't.

 

The only thing I will say more about this is that, if I was flush with cash I would not hesitate for one second to get myself a light as a feather bike with as much gears as I can slap on the rear freebody.

 

After the day I had, I seem to be getting worked up about nothing, so I will stop posting and rather not share my thoughts.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Thank you for all the informative replies, as well as the offers of assistance from V12 and Dirt Rider.

 

As for certain replies, It's clear on this forum that you are damned if you do, and damned if you don't.

 

The only thing I will say more about this is that, if I was flush with cash I would not hesitate for one second to get myself a light as a feather bike with as much gears as I can slap on the rear freebody.

 

After the day I had, I seem to be getting worked up about nothing, so I will stop posting and rather not share my thoughts.

Nah man. Don't let it get to you. Sit down, light your braai and pour a whiskey.

 

There's simply no very cheap way to do it. IMO skollie's suggestion is the best, but then I've never had to convert a horizontal dropout bike to be able to accept gears and I could be wrong. And I certainly don't have the power to drive a 1x all over the place.

 

Would you not be able to borrow a mates bike? Seriaas question. If not, good luck man.

[Ryanpmb]

Thank you for all the informative replies, as well as the offers of assistance from V12 and Dirt Rider.

 

As for certain replies, It's clear on this forum that you are damned if you do, and damned if you don't.

 

The only thing I will say more about this is that, if I was flush with cash I would not hesitate for one second to get myself a light as a feather bike with as much gears as I can slap on the rear freebody.

 

After the day I had, I seem to be getting worked up about nothing, so I will stop posting and rather not share my thoughts.

Consider the advice you've received from your post. Don't let the cretinous comments prevent that. It's the same contributors across multiple threads. Ignore them.

[Eddy Gordo]

The street cred isn't worth all the sweat. 

The SS i sold Super T. He did the Argus on it. 

One photo of his medal over the rear hub and now the bike has gears on. 

Once the purist novelty wears off you will succumb to gears too.

In the meantime I have a rear sprocket you could try out.

I look forward to watching you ***.

Hahaha, I have all the parts I need. Just need a frame and a fork, which I am still looking for. It has to be a very cheap alu frame.

The single speed is gonna be my ride around, go to shop, hit a trail now and again.

As far as Ka*&^ing, well maybe in the beginning, then again maybe not. But I do know that once I am fit enough, I should be able to rip hoogekraal with it.

My son rides his bmx more than his mtb. His reasoning, its simple and easy - no gears.

Made me think when I had mine so basically wanna build an oversized bmx, cylcocross straight handlebar single speed hybrid type bike with tyres no wider than 2.2

[Guest notmyname]

Hahaha, I have all the parts I need. Just need a frame and a fork, which I am still looking for. It has to be a very cheap alu frame.

The single speed is gonna be my ride around, go to shop, hit a trail now and again.

As far as Ka*&^ing, well maybe in the beginning, then again maybe not. But I do know that once I am fit enough, I should be able to rip hoogekraal with it.

My son rides his bmx more than his mtb. His reasoning, its simple and easy - no gears.

Made me think when I had mine so basically wanna build an oversized bmx, cylcocross straight handlebar single speed hybrid type bike with tyres no wider than 2.2

I like this.

[BenReaper]

Hahaha, I have all the parts I need. Just need a frame and a fork, which I am still looking for. It has to be a very cheap alu frame.

The single speed is gonna be my ride around, go to shop, hit a trail now and again.

As far as Ka*&^ing, well maybe in the beginning, then again maybe not. But I do know that once I am fit enough, I should be able to rip hoogekraal with it.

My son rides his bmx more than his mtb. His reasoning, its simple and easy - no gears.

Made me think when I had mine so basically wanna build an oversized bmx, cylcocross straight handlebar single speed hybrid type bike with tyres no wider than 2.2

Are you looking for a road frame Eddy?

 

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[Monark]

EddyGordo, 26er or 29er frame?

[Eddy Gordo]

26er mtb Frame in a large thats not gonna brake the bank. 

[RocknRolla]

I got sorted with Grant Usher today, he is ordering some bits for me, and I will be set up in no time.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

I got sorted with Grant Usher today, he is ordering some bits for me, and I will be set up in no time.

Great. He's a good egg.

[BenReaper]

26er mtb Frame in a large thats not gonna brake the bank.

Do you remember these Raleigh Nomads Eddy? There's one of these frames, a large, hanging at my LBS, if you're interested I will find out a price for you tomorrow and send some pics.

 

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