MTB SS Conversion
04-01-13, 09:10 AM
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MTB SS Conversion
I am new to the whole single speed game, and I could use some help! I am quite the crafty guy, and being fresh out of college, I know how to use my resources. So, I am trying to convert my mountain bike to a single speed to make it a more simple, multipurpose bike. I have an old beach cruiser lying around, so I was wondering if I could take the parts off of that and put it in place of the parts on my MTB to make it a single speed? I was thinking of getting a half link or an extra couple links for my chain if need be, because I would prefer to not have a chain tensioner. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
04-01-13, 09:16 AM
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Sure you can. Unless you're asking for permission, in which case sure you can.
04-01-13, 09:18 AM
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Welcome. You should take a look at our threads for beginners
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04-02-13, 02:55 AM
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Easy.
Pull all the gear stuff off your bike.
Pull apart the rear cassette.
Select the rear cog you want to use, bearing in mind there's a 'magic gear' calculator that'll give you the right cog to use to have reasonable chain tension. Half links are fine.
PVC pipe can be used as spacers to get the chainline right.
Ride and enjoy.
Pull all the gear stuff off your bike.
Pull apart the rear cassette.
Select the rear cog you want to use, bearing in mind there's a 'magic gear' calculator that'll give you the right cog to use to have reasonable chain tension. Half links are fine.
PVC pipe can be used as spacers to get the chainline right.
Ride and enjoy.
04-09-13, 12:06 AM
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Awesome! Thanks for that Hairnet, I was looking for a page like this one. It looks like it will be a lot of help. And Europa I'll keep that advice in mind as well. I have the cassette off, now just have to figure out how to get around buying a tool to take it apart!
04-09-13, 02:31 AM
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You can buy loose cog's at the bike shop..your cassette isn't expensive but there is no need to cut it in case you want to go back.
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