@ OP, indeed a very nice SS, i would get new levers though.
Originally Posted by wroomwroomoops
To convert a HG hub (splined freehub, the most common hub these days, in other words: the thang you gots) to single speed, you only need a $15 conversion kit, which you might even save, if you just get a PVC pipe of appropriate width and cut it to correct length. Keep the splined lockring from an old cassette, and get a Shimano BMX cog (by the way, anyone has an idea where I, living in Finland/Europe, could get one?).
In any case, to convert to singlespeed, that's all you need, no expensive SS hub necessary.
Actually, i do have a 26" rigid mtb. that i really want to turn in to a single speed cruiser. I asked for a new hub and i got that, but then the lbs added a cassette that i DON'T WANT, and he made me pay. I didn't have the money at the time, so i told him i will pay him later, and then when im ready to pay, his store is closed and he wont reply to my emails... And just before he closed i got a 4 speed shifter from him for my nexus hub, by the means of a friend.
Back to my SS, well i should figure out how to get the cassette off (if its the "screw type") and then a bmx cog from a local hard core mtb $tore ($ cause its costs!) i think i might be on my way. I really want to repaint the frame too... hope its in good condition, i kind of forgot about it... also it weighs a ton, which is not cool.
Yo this right here is pure inspiration, thanks!
PS im in turku... good luck though!
EDIT: here was V1 of that bike, i rode it so hard the rear hub just fell apart as i chased a bus (really pushing it) and i literally GRIND(ed) (the rear hub) to a stop, thats why i got the new wheel (which i don't have pics of). Defiantly need a new crank, and BB.
