Folding Bikes - Adding rear cassette and derailleur to singlespeed
Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.
cmcanulty
10-30-07, 09:56 AM
How difficult would it be to add a rear dérailleur and cassette to my single spped folder? I already have the parts from a disassembled mountain bike. My folder has a rear band brake which may make it more difficult (impossible?)
invisiblehand
10-30-07, 11:06 AM
How difficult would it be to add a rear dérailleur and cassette to my single spped folder? I already have the parts from a disassembled mountain bike. My folder has a rear band brake which may make it more difficult (impossible?)
You would have to rebuild the rear wheel for a different hub. You will probably have to spread the dropouts to fit a wider hub which might be impossible according to the frame material. You would have to find a way to put a derailer hanger on right dropout as well. You might have issues with the chainline as well.
Bacciagalupe
10-30-07, 01:50 PM
I'm guessing "more trouble than it's worth." ;)
What kind of folding bike is it, exactly?
cmcanulty
10-30-07, 05:35 PM
A Pyrotech basically no name cost $100. But rides nice until you get to a hill, looks nice, and fits in my suitcase. 35 lbs.