Originally Posted by raceon4
I have an old Schwinn Le Tour that I would like to turn into a fixed gear. I was wondering where to get started or if anyone may have some set-up ideas for me. Anything that anyone can offer would be a big help. I dont want to spend to much either since I'm a little short on cash.
I beleive the standard replies are: remove the deraileurs, choose gearing 39-16, 42-13 etc., leave on 1 chainring, remove freewheel, thread on a cog that matches your chain (1/8 or 3/32), shorten chain after measuring the proper length, align chainline and adjust chain tension, thread on a bb lockring after chainline is straight (turn cog on or off to get alignment),and use blue locktite to hold it tight. Go ride. I know people will offer different opinions and better ideas, especially regarding the use of locktite, but I figure why spend excess money on a new hub and wheel build only to find out you don't like to ride fixed. Find out you like it and then drop some coin on a good trach hub and rim.