Old Bike Parts = New Single Speed.

[Fleming]

I have a pile of old parts lying around and seeing as everyone seems to be building Single Speed Bikes I decided to give it a try and see what all the hype is about. This is the bike I built:

 

 

 

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/stuartfleming/SS2.jpg

 

 

 

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/stuartfleming/SS3.jpg

 

 

 

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/stuartfleming/SS1.jpg

 

 

 

Those of you with sharp eyes will have noticed that the bike is not 100% complete. I am missing the LH crank arm. For some reason I cant find it. Hence my post below:

 

 

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=46333&KW=crank

 

 

 

Following are a few of the component highlights:

 

Frame: Trek 7000 19" (2000 model)

 

Fork: RST Omega SC (2001 model)

 

Handle Bar: Fox DH (700mm long for extra leverage)

 

Rear hub: Shimano XT (1995 Model, a testament to the durability of XT hubs)

 

Gear Ratio: 32-15, No tensioner needed.

 

 

 

Just need to find a LH crank and hit the trails.

[_Daemon_]

 

No tensioner on the chain? How did you get the chain length right? Half-link chain?

 

 

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aaah never mind, only saw your gear ratio now.

_Daemon_2009-03-26 22:14:12

[ratherberidin']

sweet .. good idea! think il start on a similar project..

[ratherberidin']

hey guys, whats a good gear ratio? in my garage i have a 44, a ,32, or an 22 for the front and then a whole lotta cassettes so basicly anything for the back.. what should i use? standard riding, i dont want to have to get off at every hill though.. 8]

[Fleming]

I have heard that a good ratio to start with is 2:1, ie: 32:16. I went for 32:15 because that allowed me to get away with no tensioner. I haven't actually tested this ratio yet though. Still battling to source a crank for my bike.

[ratherberidin']

cool , thanks flem.

[Fleming]

Blast from the past time. Shortly after completing this build I gave the bike away to my brother so only rode it a few times.

 

He gave it back to me a few months ago but it needed a bit of work and just stood in the garage. This morning I decided to replace a few components and this is the result:

 

 

I still need a brake cable for the back but went for a ride this afternoon anyway. I felt like a kid again on a simple bike.

 

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Edited April 23, 2016 by Fleming