Originally Posted by
seau grateau
What would be really cool is if they came up with some kind of derailing mechanism that could shift the chain while you're riding.
Hey, that's hilarious.. and so original too.
Fwiw, this build is for some local SS mtbing where we have great gravity flow trails but long doubletrack access climbs. You may prefer to walk up hills for 2-3 kilometers at a pop but I like the idea of being able to ride up and down.
The beauty of bicycles is that they are a technology that lends itself to being creative by home enthusiasts. I feel no need to become stuck in any sort of traditional paradigm.
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Originally Posted by
Happy Feet
I'm building that very sort of thing right now. SS, not FG. There's a thread about it here:
A Single Barbarian... MTB SS retrofit
If you don't have it already, seriously consider carrying a Pedros Trixie fix gear wrench. Makes the chain swap very easy and clean. Tool has a very good hub nut wrench so you can leave what you are using at home and the lockring spanner is perfect for picking up the chain and moving it to another cog or chainring.
If you do go to flipping wheels - another trick -a chain peg. Easy way to do that: take a 4mm screw (my faulty memory says 4mm is the near universal fender and toeclip screw) and run it into your fender eye on the dropout from the wheel side. Pan head screws work really well. Flat heads might even be better. I use a nut, also on the inside, tightened against the dropout to keep it locked in place. That way, you can tailor how far out the peg sticks. Further inboard is easier but different wheels and cogs can impact the optimum placement. Now, with the Trixie, you can just lift the chain off the cog or freewheel, drop it on your new peg, flip the wheel and put the chain back on. That's how I get my 2 minute wheel flips.
Ben
Funny about the chain peg. Intetesting diy idea. First frame I ever saw with one I was like: what the heck is that thing for?
Because the chain comes completely off of an e stay frame without breaking I'm going to experiment with waxing the chain instead of oiling. Two 8 speed chains in rotation should make that a snap and create a cleaner chain for handling.