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Old 05-24-12 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jkimballcook
If I were to do this, what is the best way to deal with the chain tension problem? The dropouts are vertical, and I'm pretty sure an eccentric BB is not an option with that frame.
There is no 'best way'. Both Forward Components and Phil make an eccentric bottom bracket that will work with your frame. Not cheap. Paul, Surly, Yess & others make purpose-built chain tensioners. For that matter, chain tension with an IGH is not nearly so critical as with a fixed gear, and with a little fiddling with chainrings and cogs and perhaps the use of a half-link you shouldn't have too much trouble getting there.

Without knowing more about your commute and what handlebars (shifter) you want to use, it's hard (for me) to make a specific IGH recommendation.

Here and here is some inspiration.
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