Finally, the SS is complete......

[rock]

thanks to Homer, Stringbean and Buckshot.......

 

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[NotSoBigBen]

Nice Rock! That chain tensioner looks cool!

[AndreZA]

DAMN!!! it looks good. Note to self. Do not sell bike to buy new one, convert to SS.

 

 

[Red Zone]

Nice

 

what gear ratio did you use?

[rock]

32 x 16 for now......

 

bigben - chain tensioners from on-one.co.uk

 

the frame's an old 2000 model Trek that I sold to Homer and then bought it back.......matt black powder coat.

[NotSoBigBen]

That Specialized bottle cage does it for me! Good choice.

[scotty]

Nice, but still not complete. Needs some pedals.

[HomerSimpson]

Looks great!  Glad to see the frame is still going!

[_Daemon_]

very cool!!

[Saffa_G]

 

[_BBi]

Very Nice. Sure you will enjoy her.

[Desertbob]

Maybe I'm dumb, but why do you need a chain tensioner on a single-speed bike (apart from looking cool)? The chain doesnt need any slack to change to a bigger cog.

[AndreZA]

Maybe I'm dumb' date=' but why do you need a chain tensioner on a single-speed bike (apart from looking cool)? The chain doesnt need any slack to change to a bigger cog.[/quote']

 

The frame's got vertical drop outs so there is nothing to keep the chain tight or relax it for that matter. On horisontal drop outs you can tighten the wheel at the correct chain tension.

 

 

[MintSauce]

Pain and suffering....enjoy!

 

She looks good!

 

 

 

 

[Hendrik Petoors]

Rrock a beaut!!!!!!!! are those Hollowcrank II's you had powdercoated as well??????? or Hollowcrank (I)

[rock]

Rrock a beaut!!!!!!!! are those Hollowcrank II's you had powdercoated as well??????? or Hollowcrank (I)

 

hardly - they're the cheapest of cheap non-series shimano 8sp cranks.....