Originally Posted by
Slow Riding
I am trying to build a single speed on the cheap. I have a mountain bike frame with vertical drop outs. I plan on using a half link chain.
In my mind I don't see how even with a half link chain, the chain tension will be perfect.
How many have made a vertical drop frame into a SS, without using a derailluer or some other chain tensioning device?
I'm sorry I just think this post is hilarious.
"Here's what I plan to do. In my mind, every possible outcome is complete disaster. Has anyone had results that weren't complete disaster?"
Anyway, there are tons of posts about this. You pretty much have to get lucky with a magic gear.
If you want to be super cool, you could try adding a ghost chainring into your drivetrain. But that's technically a "chain tensioning device."