golfer007

Well, my name is Sean and im a 21 year old college student. I have very recently caught the single speed bug. I noticed we had an od 1970's Nishiki sitting in our garage so I brought it to school and a week later made it a single speed. I put on a 16t freewheel and a new KMC chain, took off the old bars and made some bull horns with a pair of old drop downs that were left for free in the campus bike shop, and got new brake pads. As of today, I stripped the bike down and am working on sanding it to get ready to prep for paint . I am VERY new to all this but I am obsessed with the cleanliness and ridability of a single speed. I plan on getting new wheels/tires, stem, crankset, housing, wrap, and possibly brakes depending on money situation lol. Anywho, thats my story and I would seriously appreciate all the advice, wisdom, and criticism in the world. I really have a knack for learning more about these amazing machines and doing everything myself.

Thanks,
Freelander

gurry

Hi Sean, welcome to the forums. You'll want to read the threads for chainline and re-dishing rear wheels. Take a good look at your rear axle to see if it is bent. I picked up a 16t freewheel this summer and will be doing a convert this winter.

golfer007

alright will do thanks man!