Originally Posted by
Revracer
Converted my Miyata 110 to a fixed last night and went for a 5 mile maiden voyage in the rolling hills of Eastern PA. Nothing but swapping in a flip flop rear wheel for a 42/16 combo and adjusting the chain. I didn't even take off the shifters and derailleurs just in case it wasn't fun.
Revracer.
Good on you, glad you are enjoying it.
Before venturing out again remove your derail, shorten the chain (or install a fresh one) & re-install the wheel.
Please read Sheldon Brown on the conversion process & heed his warning:
"You CanNOT use any sort of pulley type chain tensioner on a fixed gear bike!"
http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html
-Bandera