1nsane

Hello everyone,


So my 29er should arrive in januari, so I have some time to think about what I should be doing with my "old" mountainbike, a 2004 Scott Tampico.



Option 1: Sell it, make anywhere between 100-150 euro's, if that?


Option 2: SS conversion

What would I change:

Convert to singlespeed obviously
Rims with disc brakes for looks
Schwalbe Super Moto tyres
Flipping the stem
Straight handle bar
New Saddle

Unsure on the fork.

Maybe install fenders

So would my old Scott be a good basis for SS converison?

mconlonx

It would be as good as any other bike for a conversion. And you already own it, so no expense.

If it's working fine, I'd be tempted to maybe swap out the fork and go with the SuperMoto tires, leave the gearing alone. When shifting breaks, ditch shifters and FD, use the RD as a tensioner and run it SS that way. SS on the cheap...

europa

Looks like you love the off road riding routine. My tip would be to simply change her to SS (ie, not touch anything else) and see how you enjoy SS off road. While anything involving dirt is a mystery to me, SS and fixed mtb riding is a growing part of the sport. Depending on how that works out for you, you can think about a more road like conversion later.

thehammerdog

Having recently joined the SS mtb world I have found a new love of riding. I took off the old fork, mine was elastomer and thus was use less added new rigid fork I also have cantis which barely slow me down but work well are light and indeed cheap/free because they came with bike. The lighter weight and single purpose of the bike once set up really is a joy to ride.
Good luck. How is the Mt biking there?