Old 01-18-14 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by norwegianRoadie
I am just worried this bracket/conversion concept of the vertical dropouts to make a single speed (which obviously includes a new crank, rear single speed cog, chain etc, does not make it good to ride......
Single-speed conversions have no problem with vertical dropouts, although you may need to run a chain tensioner. If you decide to go fixed-gear, you'll need to find a "magic gear" or use an eccentric hub or bottom bracket to adjust and maintain chain tension.
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