Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - fixie conversion

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ghettodesigns

06-09-06, 12:50 AM

hello folks!

newbie here with a fixie conversion question. i have a verticle bracket and would like to convert this frame to a singlespeed. is this generally not recommended? how can you get the chain real tight on a verticle bracket?

thanks!

pitboss

06-09-06, 12:52 AM

Eno hub is one option here for vertical dropouts for the rear wheel

sivat

06-09-06, 12:56 AM

http://www.peak.org/%7Efixin/personal/fmu/php/fixmeup.php

Aeroplane

06-09-06, 06:59 AM

']Eno hub is one option here for vertical dropouts for the rear wheel
Buy it here:

http://www.bikemannetwork.com/biking/p/WINDHUENO

Or just get a new frame.

stevo

06-09-06, 07:16 AM

eccentric hub,
eccentric axle,
chain tensioner,
or a lucky fit.