Originally Posted by
wiggles
Hey everyone!
After my MTB got stolen when I moved to Philadelphia, I decided that I'd get a three speed commuter bike, complete with fenders, rack, and basket. Well, I found all of this in a cheap little package at Performance Bikes: the 2010 Schwinn Coffee cruiser. It rides like velvet, its super cheap (came in at around 215$ after discounts and coupons so I won't be heartbroke if it gets stolen), and it comes with fenders, rack, and chain guard. The biggest issue is that it's a single speed. I tend to ride fast, and with the single speed I eventually hit a point where my cadence just isn't pushing me faster.
After research, I found out that they also released the same model with 3 speeds. What would be the process of converting from a single speed to a 3 speed? Is it possible? I've never really done any bike modding so this will be a first for me. I'm not looking for the ability to climb mountains or go scary fast, but I'd like a low and high gear (or high and higher) compared to what I have now.
The simplest thing to do is to have a bike shop lace in a 3 sp (or 7/8 speed) into your wheel and change the front chain ring to a 36 tooth and ride the dickens outta that bike. I did this for my wife and she now rides her Schwinn girls bike all the time. (Tip: DON'T forget the front chain ring to make the gearing work better. )
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Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?