Originally Posted by
ajs26
My question is what is the best way to run a single ring in the front? 7 speeds will be enough and I'd rather not throw on a triple and fd which will never be used. I am worried that the chain will keep bouncing off. Any help would be appreciated. Any other recommendations that make for a good solid commuter for use in the city of Chicago would be great too. Lights and locks she will get herself. Thanks
I have a single ring up front. In lieu of purchasing shorter chainring bolts I threw on a bash guard from BBG ($10 + S/H on eBay).
I guess I would take the FD and granny off and use the middle chainring position (most likely best chainline) and use one of the following options:
(1) keep the big chainring on as a bolt spacer/sacrificial-bash-guard
(2) get a bash guard (usually matched to middle ring size but not necessary, offers a cleaner look than (1) )
(3) get shorter chainring bolts and keep one ring on...
good luck!