Originally Posted by
jstewse
Has any one used a single rear ring and a FD with a device like the Paul Melvin?
http://www.paulcomp.com/melvin.html It's had me interested for a while. While not much simpler than a multi-speed rear setup, it's probably a little more robust than a RD.
Looks pointless to me. Want to try the singlespeed thing? Leave your bike in one gear; it will be exactly the same.