Originally Posted by
jasoninohio
You'll need the right tools either way for swapping fixed cogs or freewheel assemblies; they both just spin on and off of your hub with the tool. You want a chain whip for both, and then a lockring tool for fixed, or, freewheels have different tools so you need the right tool for your brand of freewheel. The chain tension can be adjusted by moving the rear wheel forward or back, but if you're making a big change you may need to adjust the chain length to get it right, so another tool possibly needed for that.
You can also consider changing the front chainring. What kind of bike do you have? What are you looking to accomplish with changing the gearing?
Thank you. I値l have to build up a tool kit for my bikes for sure. I have the basics, Allen keys, tyre levers, pedal spanner etc but none of the specialist tools.
As you can tell I知 new to this and know very little.
I知 still looking for a single speed bike or possibly a fixed gear with flip flop hub that can then be used as a single speed. But I値l probably be buying online, used and untried. I知 looking for a Fuji Feather or something similar.
My riding is done around a lake route 2kms in length and on smooth tarmac. There are a couple of slight climbs (nothing much and definitely nothing steep). I do 30kms every morning just for fitness/weight loss.
I currently have a Giant Escape RX hybrid and a Specialized MTB that I use in wet conditions.
I find I only use 2 gears on either bike, so thought a Singlespeed might be a viable option for me, assuming I can find the right gear for my needs so that I can get up the rises and not spin out on the flat.
I thought about a fixed gear but I知 not sure I can adjust to riding one!