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.