Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Start from scratch or refit?

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Mikey B
08-02-03, 03:55 AM
I'm very interest in riding a SS soon, I ride my mtn bike all over and want more a challenge for short rides or lazy afternoons.

My question is should I refit my old Bridgestone MB5 frame, or should I start from scratch with a inexpensive frame using some parts from the Bridgestone?

My budget is very limited that is why I am looking to reuse parts that I have.

Mikey B

pitboss
08-02-03, 01:11 PM
I say keep the Bridgestone frame and build up from there!
shrimpx
08-02-03, 07:21 PM
if your current frame is suitable for building a fixed, there's no reason why you should get a new one... unless you hate your current frame or something.

Rev.Chuck
08-02-03, 10:14 PM
A lot of Bridgestones have vertical dropouts, if yours has these you will need to use a tensioner of some kind (A rear der will work).
pitboss
08-03-03, 03:43 PM
I like the rear mech conversion...not too many of those around these days
Mikey B
08-04-03, 01:01 AM
Sounds like I'll replace the BB as is creaks like a screaming child and get a chain tensioner...

I saw some one some where used an old chain ring as a tensioner, I'll see what I can do with the one that i have it should look pretty good...

Thanks for the input

Mikey B