Originally Posted by
George Abitbol
Tired of having to buy parts for my new commuter build i decided to convert my Peugeot MTB to single speed for fun and simplicity. I ride on 10 kilometers in contryside.
Road stem, Mtb bars, 40 -16 ratio with Medium chainring, Campagnolo derailleur turned to chain tensionner. Other parts come form my previous commuter.
Looks good! Nothing wrong with a Peugeot.
At age 63 and reasonably fit, I really like my Armata's stock 48/16. All my riding is urban. I wonder if you might wanna go a little stronger than 40/16 for downhills, but 2.5 ratio is a darned good starter and one can always coast (as I do, even at 3.0
) If you can stand yoobtube, there are videos on non-horizontal drop outs without tensioners. Just a PSA, nothing wrong with what you got.