Originally Posted by badfishgood
My first post...
I have a 27 speed road bike I am using for commuting and want to simplify the mechanics as much as possible.
My question... Is it possible to get rid of my rear derailleur while continuing to use the front derailleur?
what will you use to take up slack?
it would be better to have 3 cogs on the back and a single chain ring up front and remove the FD.
or make it a 9 speed like many people do. put a thin bash guard on to keep your pants from getty dirty and caught in the teeth (or cuff pants like 40 yr old virgin) and remove the small granny gear and front derailleur.
you can leave the 9 cogs in the back or take the cassette apart and put less cogs and make spacers out of pvc pipe.