Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - conversion kit for 8/9 sp hub

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mtnbk3000
06-27-07, 08:29 PM
what is a good conversion kit for a 8/9 sp shimano/sram compadable hub, this will be going on a specialized P.2 which has both a derailluer hanger and horizontal drop outs. i would imagine that since it has horizontal dropouts that it would not need a tensioner.

c_m_shooter
06-27-07, 08:53 PM
If your going singlespeed, just get a spacer kit. If you want fixed, you'll need a Surly hub.
mtnbk3000
06-27-07, 09:22 PM
will this do the job linky (http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/CS405Z00-Wheels+Manufacturing+Singlespeed+Kit.aspx)

pyze-guy
06-27-07, 10:20 PM
will this do the job linky (http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/CS405Z00-Wheels+Manufacturing+Singlespeed+Kit.aspx)
For a single speed, yes.
shogun17
06-28-07, 02:14 AM
I've had success with using stainless steel wedges under the pawls of a 3 pawl freehub body. It is holding up so far, and it was cheap and easy.
mtnbk3000
06-28-07, 09:07 AM
would a 34x16 be too easy or to hard, in a place like cape cod
mtnbk3000
06-28-07, 09:41 AM
i am now thinking 34x17 since that is a 2:1 ratio.