How timely.
I have currently a old Fuji America which I converted to a single-speed using the Singulator to take up chain tension. However, living in West Denver, and wanting to commute to Longmont, there are some fairly robust rolling hills along Highway 93 to Boulder, which either require quite the hammer fest to get up, even considering I am using a 46T front ring, or if I switch to the largest cog in the rear, result in a spinout fest in the flats and on the descent.
My thoughts were to put a FD, and put the old 53x39 crank set on, and allow me to spin up the hills, but then switch to the 53 when I want to descend or for standard riding once I am in Boulder.
I like to use this bike for recovery rides, as it kind of forces my hand to keep to the gearing, and ensures I do not start riding to hard.
Questions
1) Will the Singulator from Soma provide enough tension?
2) I want to use Dura-Ace downtube shifters, but need a clamp, as there are no braze-ons on the Fuji? Does anyone here know whether there is anything out there?