spano Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 is there a way for me to convert my mtb to single speed only for a week and then convert it back?? I'm doing a cycle tour in April with some guys of the hostel I used to live in, and want to do the tour (Potch - Durban) single speed.. what would be the easiest and cheapest way to do this?? thanks!
spano Posted January 12, 2009 Author Posted January 12, 2009 haha,, thought about that, but I dont trust myself need something thats fool (me!) proof!!
fandacious Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 haha' date=', thought about that, but I dont trust myself need something thats fool (me!) proof!![/quote'] remove your levers. then you cant change gear. or put a clip on each end of the cable on your front and rear derailler so it cant move either way
spano Posted January 12, 2009 Author Posted January 12, 2009 that might work,, what gear do you suggest I leave it in?
spano Posted January 12, 2009 Author Posted January 12, 2009 I though about removing my big blade and small chain ring, and maybe do something similar to my cluster?
fandacious Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 that might work' date=', what gear do you suggest I leave it in?[/quote'] i have no idea. I'm certainly not a single speed expert. speak to some of the boffins
Slowbee Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 dont change gears brilliant *note: send invoice to Fand for 1 X new pc screen and keyboard* flippen just drink and splatterings everywhere!* Slowbee2009-01-12 12:37:51
spano Posted January 12, 2009 Author Posted January 12, 2009 ok,, whose the single speed experts ??? help needed please!
spano Posted January 12, 2009 Author Posted January 12, 2009 I did a search and saw there is quite a big thread on single speed conversions but I really only want a temporary solution,, and nothing thats gonna cost too much,,please!
jacostrydom Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 See how far you can get by limiting your front and rear deraileurs with th L & H limit screw. I am sure you will be able to limit the front to the middle ring and the back to very few options.
jacostrydom Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 As a afterthougt. You can alsoplay with your cable tension. I O W. you put your shifter in the most relaxed position, pull your deraileur to the gear you want and tighten the cable. Then limit the other way with the limit screw (H). the best way will depend on your deraileur type (Top normal or bottom normal) and what gear you choose at the back. (Middle, higher end or lower end)
TYGA Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Most commonly used ratio seems to be 32 x 16 or 32 x 18. Find out what the terrain is like and make a call.
spano Posted January 15, 2009 Author Posted January 15, 2009 anyone got some more ideas?? trying to keep my options open..
Kranswurm Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 anyone got some more ideas?? trying to keep my options open.. Ummmmm......no.........Best idea I have seen so far is the one not to change gears.
Jules Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Rearrange your casette so that there are two spacers either side of your chosen cog. Put your chosen cog in the middle of the casette and the other sprockets on either side. Then turn your limit screws to the maximum so that you can't access those gears. Or you could also ask your LBS for spare spaces and just put a single cog on your freewheel body and make up the rest of the space with spacers either side?
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